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Mitsubishi Outlander SportModel year report

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Compared with other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years

Typical for this model

46/100 0.9× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2017

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
31,550miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 7 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and air bags (6). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,550 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 67 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the software and 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 46 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I went to turn on my call and my back window on the passenger side shattered. It didn't have physical damage to it and it shatter in and out it was like it wasn't installed correctly or something. It damaged my pain on the door and the inside plastic as well.”

NHTSA complaint #11316746, filed 2020-03, 7,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Within 16,000 miles of owning my I noticed it would randomly stall sometimes at the stop light of an intersection. It doesn't take long to start back up even accelerating . Several months went by where the issue was no longer present but over the past few month it started again. I get tune ups twice a year”

NHTSA complaint #11646639, filed 2025-03

Air bags: “Was driving down the road 55 MPH was the speed limit the ding went off air bag light flashed in red but quickly went off. Didn't have time to read what it said just seen airbag on the dashboard where the speed is big letters.”

NHTSA complaint #11355073, filed 2020-09, 13,000 miles

Engine: “The car does not accelerate if it goes pastb40 mph the vehicle shakes. Also the battery goes down quickly. Also the oil change does not last as it should. The car has been repaired several times.Also the battery had to within one year. Something drains the battery. I recently had to purchase another battery. Something is draining the battery”

NHTSA complaint #11460826, filed 2022-04

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 50,000 miles.

25%0–1013%10–2525%25–5013%50–7513%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 31,550 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20192020202220232024202562026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Outlander Sport · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 16.9% risk
Outlander Sport · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 19.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cylCVT243027$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual232925$2,700
Outlander Sport 2WD2.4L 4-cylCVT232925$2,700
Outlander Sport 4WD2.0L 4-cylCVT232926$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD2.4L 4-cylCVT232825$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 67 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 67 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20237150427—Too new
20221126,7341427—Not enough data
20211922,0001427—Rising
20202651,000142754 · TypicalRising
20192631,550142546 · TypicalRising
20182150,6942425—Stable
20172733,870042530 · FewerFalling
20162627,850842574 · MoreRising
201518347,0009426100 · MoreFalling
20144159,800642682 · MoreFalling
20134261,0091042744 · TypicalFalling
20121452,9006427—Not enough data
20113083,30210—2712 · FewerRising

All Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 7 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.

Has the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,550 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 50,000 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.