repaired · 2025 Q1
Control module: software
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-563 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
5Engine
3Vehicle speed control
3Power train
3Forward collision avoidance
2Lane departure
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Back over prevention
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Outlander Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outlander Sport median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport safety ratings
2021 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Outlander Sport owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was stolen from the vehicle, and a new catalytic converter was installed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
Driving home with no other cars around the forward collision warning goes off for no reason losing power and slowing down on it's own. This has been an ongoing situation since the car was new, I've made numerous attempts to have my local dealership look into this situation and all they tell me is…
Multiple and random Cylinder misfires. fixed more than three times and continuously, same issue. many issues with revving up. safety risk while driving due to stalling.
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