2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,503miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,503 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while crossing an intersection at 35 MPH; another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the contact's front driver-side door. The contact was knocked across the two-lane road and hit a telephone pole on the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The authorities arrived on the scene and assisted the contact out of the vehicle through the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact was treated at the scene and was later taken to the emergency room for treatment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11565755, filed 2024-01, 35,000 miles“2020 Mitsubishi Outlander was struck in the rear end and slammed against a solid foundation in the front that cause the dashboard to break and all the seats to break from the floor of the car. The airbags did not deploy and severe injuries resulted. The vehicle was stationary on the highway in route to turn when struck.”
NHTSA complaint #11328690, filed 2020-06“The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while another driver was driving at approximately 25-30 MPH, the driver experienced a medical emergency and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The occupant in the passenger's seat sustained a head injuries and medical attention was provided. The fire and police department were at the scene. There was no report of a fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11391077, filed 2021-02, 6 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 | 7 | 24% |
| 2018 | 10 | 18% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 12 | 27% |
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 4 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 13% |
| 2003 | 8 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
12 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
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.
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