Mitsubishi problems
Owners have filed 14,421 complaints about Mitsubishi vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 50 models.
14,421
Complaints
50
Models
1,691
Crashes reported
333
Fires reported
Every Mitsubishi model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | 1989–2012 | 2,785 | 2001 | Brakes |
| Galant | 1986–2012 | 2,429 | 1999 | Brakes |
| Outlander | 2003–2026 | 1,874 | 2022 | Engine & Cooling |
| Lancer | 1996–2017 | 1,139 | 2002 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Montero | 1986–2006 | 989 | 2001 | Brakes |
| Mirage | 1986–2024 | 941 | 1995 | Airbags |
| Outlander Sport | 2011–2026 | 737 | 2017 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Diamante | 1992–2004 | 657 | 2002 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| 3000GT | 1991–2002 | 535 | 1994 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Montero Sport | 1997–2009 | 452 | 2000 | Engine & Cooling |
| Endeavor | 2004–2011 | 381 | 2004 | Body & Structure |
| Lancer Evolution | 2003–2015 | 314 | 2003 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Eclipse Spyder | 1995–2009 | 285 | 2001 | Wheels |
| Raider | 2006–2009 | 126 | — | Airbags |
| Eclipse Cross | 2018–2025 | 104 | 2018 | Electrical System |
| Mirage G4 | 2017–2024 | 98 | 2018 | Airbags |
| Expo | 1992–2003 | 91 | 1994 | Seat Belts |
| Mighty MAX | 1985–1995 | 71 | — | Seat Belts |
| Mitsubishi | 1989–2003 | 55 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| Lancer EVO | 2003–2008 | 49 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Lancer Ralliart | 2009–2014 | 45 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Outlander Phev | 2018–2025 | 37 | — | Brakes |
| Spyder | 1996–2003 | 35 | — | Wheels |
Mitsubishi model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
287 complaints · wheels
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
315 complaints · body & structure
2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
194 complaints · windows, mirrors & wipers
1995 Mitsubishi Mirage
93 complaints · airbags
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
205 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
128 complaints · brakes
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
97 complaints · wheels
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
105 complaints · engine & cooling
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
242 complaints · windows, mirrors & wipers
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
36 complaints · electrical system
1999 Mitsubishi Galant
296 complaints · brakes
1994 Mitsubishi Galant
284 complaints · suspension
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
149 complaints · suspension
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4
21 complaints · electrical system
2001 Mitsubishi Galant
211 complaints · brakes