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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a subcompact SUV that has occupied the entry-level crossover segment for well over a decade, targeting budget-conscious buyers who want the ride height and versatility of an SUV without the premium price tag. Slotting below the larger Outlander in Mitsubishi's lineup, it competes in one of the most crowded corners of the American market, appealing especially to first-time SUV buyers and urban commuters.

VERDICT

The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Outlander Sport as a functional, no-frills subcompact crossover that prioritizes affordability over cutting-edge features or refinement. Most acknowledge it lags behind segment leaders in technology and driving dynamics, but tend to view it as a straightforward, practical option for buyers with modest expectations and a tight budget.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 16.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19469

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 1Vehicle Speed Control 1

Other Outlander Sport years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19469), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2024. Class rank 33 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure