Fiat 500L vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Fiat 500L | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 301 | 737 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2017 | 2011–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2017 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Fiat 500L by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
130
43.2%
Engine & Cooling
33
11.0%
Electrical System
29
9.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
22
7.3%
Other & Unspecified
22
7.3%
Airbags
11
3.7%
Steering
11
3.7%
Brakes
11
3.7%
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
178
24.2%
Engine & Cooling
93
12.6%
Electrical System
85
11.5%
Other & Unspecified
66
9.0%
Airbags
53
7.2%
Brakes
49
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
42
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
3.3%