2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Safety Report
2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (29) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 6 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Air Bags | Compare air bags issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander with 27 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2022 | Check the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander before buying across this generation. |
Mitsubishi Outlander Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Mitsubishi Outlander years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 27 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 55 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 49 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | 197 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 167 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander | 35 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Air Bags
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Mitsubishi onlyService Brakes
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Mitsubishi onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Mitsubishi onlySeats
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Seats issues Mitsubishi onlyElectrical System,Engine
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine issues Mitsubishi onlyElectrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Mitsubishi onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
Reliability Score
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags Recalled for non-deployment and explosive deployment issues, affecting the front airbags. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Frequent issues with headlights and other electrical components, leading to constant replacements. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Seat Belts Recalled for buckle assembly issues, causing seat belts to malfunction and potentially fail during an accident. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Structural Issues Body support device/strut issues, leading to potential structural weakness in the vehicle. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander:
Issues with airbags, including non-deployment and explosive deployment, are common.
Frequent electrical system issues, particularly with headlights, are reported.
Seat belt malfunctions, including buckle assembly issues, are a common problem.
Structural issues, such as body support device/strut problems, are less common but still occur.
Recall Details for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander by NHTSA:
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring ...
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Consequence: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
Consequence: An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The incorrect rim size information on the label can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-006.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 5 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 4 reported injuries or fatalities.
See attached document for complaint. The vehicle was sold without disclosure of an active airbag safety recall involving explosive deployment. Disclosure occurred only after contracts were executed and funds tendered. Had this life-safety information been disclosed prior to sale, the vehicle would not have been purchased. The failure to disclose a known safety defect at the point of sale constitu...
See attached document for complaint
The drivers seat-back tilts back slowly on its own. Ill move the seat-back upright before I start driving and it'll slowly tilt back on its own while im driving.
I am reporting a safety concern involving complete airbag non-deployment in a frontal collision. On January 9, 2026 I was involved in a frontal collision while driving my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The impact caused significant front-end damage, and the vehicle was subsequently deemed a total loss by the other driver’s insurance company. None of the airbags deployed, including the driver and pas...
The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the message "Service Air Bags" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised to pay a fee for a diagnostic test. The contact declined, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owned a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, a fire occurred near the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A fire report was filed, and a fire report number was provided. The cause of the failure was possibly determined to be electrical or engine-related. A police report was also filed, and a re...
There is a glitch in the electrical system. I have been replacing headlights constantly since I have purchased this vehicle in 2019. Last night was the final straw as both headlights went out at the same time. When I am stationary, you can watch the headlights surge when the vehicle is running. I have also had issues with the info center resetting for no reason during these glitches. No headlights...
While accelerating the gas gage goes up but there is resistance when pressing on gas. The vehicle does not accelerate right away and there is a drag before the vehicle gets up to speed. It takes off really slow.
My parking brake has stopped working/is completely locked up (like what is descrived in the recall, but my vin isn't included in thr recall list), and the airbags were missing at time of sell.
I was approaching my car and used my keyfob to open the trunk. As it was opening, I was thankfully facing away from the trunk when the rod from the right tailgate lift support flew off, hitting me in my shoulder blade. It sounded like a gunshot. While there was no puncture, due to my thick t shirt and the rod hitting the bone of my right shoulder blade, the pain was severe. Before I realized it wa...
Front calipers made a ratting noise, every time we drive over small street cracks or bumps, this happen when my car reached about 45000 miles, we replace the calipers now there is no more ratting noise.
The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact stated that an unknown software needed to be updated. The contact also stated that the driver’s seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware...
Transmission not working properly. It said overheating and then stopped driving suddenly whil driving. Very unsafe. Also issue with parking break that just stopped working. This car seems to be a lemon. Not sure why this is happening.
The car turned off completely and then a few seconds later turned back on.
My parking brake locked up by itself. Took 4 trips to the mechanic to find out the module or switch is bad. It's 400 dollars just for the part. My drivers widow stopped going up thr tract stuck and bent it thsts 200 bucks. I have a 2019 outlander theses problem was at 40k miles. Need some recalls.
Hesitation when putting thee vehicle in drive or reverse. While driving RPMs fluctuate 500-1000RPMs continuously. Studdering when accelerating from a complete stop.
Wife t-boned a old style Subaru at 30 mph and the air bags did not deploy at all this was a 2019 mitibishi outlander se
I AM A RIDESHARE DRIVER. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 PASSENGERS BEGAN TO COMPLAIN THAT THE RIGHT-SIDE SEAT BELT (ON THE 2ND ROW OF SEATS) WOULD NOT FASTEN. AFTER ARRANGING FOR PEOPLE TO MOVE AROUND TO THE OTHER SIDE (LEFT-HAND SEAT) FOR A WHILE, I FINALLY QUIT DRIVING TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE MYSELF. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE BUCKLE, I GAVE UP AND STARTED CALLING AROUND FOR THE PART--BUT C...
WHEN USING THE BRAKE AUTO HOLD I STEPPED ON THE GAS WHILE SCRATCHING MY SIDE AT THE SAME TIME TO CROSS THE ROAD. I ACCIDENTALLY UNBUCKLED MY SEAT BELT WHICH THEN CAUSED THE BRAKE AUTO HOLD TO DISENGAGE AND AUTOMATICALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS CAUSED MY CAR TO STOP DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I COULD NOT DISENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE UNTIL I REBUCKLED MY SEAT BELT.
THE EPB (EMERGENCY PARKING BREAK) WAS SOME HOW ACTIVATED, NOT SURE IF BY ACCIDENT OR WIRING ISSUE AND NOW WILL NOT DISENGAGE. I CANNOT DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET IT INTO THE DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS.
Showing 20 of 29 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
Has the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
The 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 29 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 5 involved crashes. 5 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER involve air bags (5 complaints), service brakes (3 complaints), structure (2 complaints). Other affected components include seats, electrical system,engine, electrical system.
How many crash reports does the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
There are 5 crash reports associated with the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER out of 29 total complaints (17.2% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER out of 29 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
5 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER is acceptable with caveats. It has 29 complaints, 4 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER are: 1. AIR BAGS (5 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES (3 complaints), 3. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 4. SEATS (2 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (2 complaints). AIR BAGS is the single most-reported problem area with 5 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Be aware of recalls for airbags, seat belts, and electrical systems. Check for any active recalls before purchasing. The 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 29 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 29 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 6 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Airbags and Electrical System.
What are the known issues with the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Known issues with the 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER include: Airbags, Electrical System, Seat Belts, Structural Issues. These are based on patterns found across 29 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Yes, there are recalls for airbags, seat belts, and electrical systems.
What are the common electrical system issues?
Common issues include constant failures of headlights and other electrical components.
Are there any structural issues with the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Structural issues, such as body support device/strut problems, are less common but have been reported.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of recalls for airbags, seat belts, and electrical systems. Check for any active recalls before purchasing.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. The data includes 29 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 5 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 5 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16