2019 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 29 complaints (31.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 17.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 13.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Service Brakes: 9; Air Bags: 7; Electrical System: 7; Engine: 3; Power Train: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Seats: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2018: 1; 2019: 5; 2020: 4; 2021: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 7; 2025: 4; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11219577 · 2019-06-12 (June 12, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WITH THE SHIFTER IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO GO BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE ON A SMALL INCLINE, BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS TOWARDS A TRUCK. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE START BUTTON, THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR AND RECEIVED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MA…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219577 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11286459 · 2019-12-02 (December 2, 2019)
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE 11/3/19, TRADED IN MY 2016 MITSUBISHI FOR 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. 3 DAYS LATER MY LIGHTS WENT OUT AND I TOOK THE CAR TO VICTORY MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP IN THE BRONX AND THEY SAID IT WAS A LOOSE FUSE. THEY TIGHTED THE FUSE AND MY LIGHTS CAME ON. ON 11/26/19, I WAS ON THE CROSS BRONX HIGH WAY IN TRAFFIC AND DROVE BUT COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. MY BRAKES FAILED. I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CALLED THE POLICE AND GEICO. THE POLICE DID NOT COME AND I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO JUNIORS AUTOMOTIVE CENTER IN THE BRONX. MY GEICO ADJUSTER …
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11286459 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11128776 · 2018-09-11 (September 11, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED FROM 30 TO 0 MPH ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC RANGE AND FUEL RANGE ELECTRONIC DETECTION SYSTEM (COMPUTER SYSTEM) OF THE VEHICLE WERE PROBABLE CAUSES OF THE CONTINUED FAILURE. FURTHERMORE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL MILE RANGE WAS INCORRECTLY REPORTED BY THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. SOUTH MIAMI MITSUBISHI (8523 SOUTH …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11128776 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11385561 · 2020-12-30 (December 30, 2020)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11385561 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11587016 · 2024-05-05 (May 5, 2024)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11587016 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11290032 · 2019-12-19 (December 19, 2019)
ON 12/13/2019 MY DAUGHTER HAD A ACCIDENT IN 2019 MISHIBISHI OUTLANDER SHE HIT FENCE FENCE POST ELECTRICITY BOX AND 2 SIGNS DOING DAMAGE ALL AROUND THE VEHICLE HER SEAT BELT NORE MY NEWPHEWS SEAT BELT LOCKED UP AND SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLES SEAT BEAT LOCKED UP THE BACK SEAT BELT DIDNT LOCK UP I HAVE ALOT OF PICTURES BUT WILL ONLY ALLOW ME TO UPLOAD ONE
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11290032 at NHTSA ↗