This page covers 1 recall, 25 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
22–26 mpg combined
9–10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2019 Outlander Sport, the clearest pattern across owner complaints involves the powertrain, particularly the CVT transmission and stalling behavior. Owners frequently report the engine cutting out unexpectedly, sometimes at intersections, sometimes at highway speed, with the vehicle needing to be restarted before driving can resume. Several owners describe the car shuddering, losing acceleration, and downshifting abruptly at highway speeds. CVT-related failures also come up, with at least one owner reporting the transmission revving to extreme RPMs during a routine road test following a fluid change, resulting in a diagnosis of total transmission failure. Airbags are the second-most-reported system, though the complaint narratives for that category are less detailed in this set. The stalling issue appears intermittent for some owners, going away for months before returning, which can make it harder to reproduce during a shop visit.
25
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the transmission control unit may incorrectly reduce the gear ratio at high speeds, causing the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission control unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
