NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a five-passenger compact SUV that competes in one of the most crowded segments in the American market. Aimed at budget-conscious families who want three-row versatility without a premium price tag, the Outlander has undergone a significant generational shift during our 2019-to-2025 coverage window, moving from a dated but functional platform to a more modern, feature-forward redesign.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Outlander as a value-oriented compact SUV that improved substantially with its generational redesign, praising the updated interior quality and standard feature content. Most acknowledge that it trails class leaders in driving refinement and powertrain performance, positioning it as a practical choice for shoppers prioritizing affordability and space over outright polish.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19473
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V369000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Reported 2025-06-02
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
22 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.