Mitsubishi Outlander reliability?
Hey everyone, I’m considering getting an SUV for my family and wanted to know opinions on the outlander or outlander sport, specifically the 2014-2019 versions. Would u consider them a good buy and very reliable? Would love to know your experience.
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Used Outlander PHEV would be as bulletproof as a Prius. A used ICE Outlander, I'd make sure it was under 30k miles, get an independent inspection, check the CVT fluid color (it should be a opaque dark green, and immediately get the CVT serviced after purchase.
You do all that and you got a good SUV. I'd trust an Outlander over any American or European SUV. American, because of bad reliability and European, because of insane maintenance costs.
Why do you think the Outlander PHEVs are so bulletproof? How much evidence is there of that?
I'd have guessed the opposite.
What's ice mean?
internal combustion engine
Now I'm even more confused lmao
cars that use a combustion process inside it's engine to run are called internal combustion engines. These are usually petroleum based products but can also be run from hydrogen. This is apposed to say, an EV (Electric Vehicle), which uses electrons to power it's motors instead of a combustion process.
ICE means the engine runs on gas, EV/PHEV means electric or hybrid, respectively
I have a 2019 Outlander SEL with S-AWC. It's been wonderful over the past year, no issues after driving 20k miles in a year. I like it a lot and can't find any issues with it.
Please report back in 10 years.
I can report back now.
92k miles and no issues still lol. It's been a great car.
thanks for reporting back 2 years after your previous comment! :)
very useful info!!!
you are truly the got for coming back tot his comment! thank you so much!
Hello, how's your experience been after a second year?
he replied 5 days ago-
I have a 17' outlander sport se 2.4 and never had an issue besides regular maintenance. With cvt trans you need to make sure to change fluid every 30k miles otherwise the trans can crap out at 100k miles potentially. So make sure the outlander you may buy has had this service done if youre looking at one that has over 30k miles.
By change trans fluid do u mean a trans flush?
From my experience with manual gearboxes, they're very reliable. I'm not about the CVT though. I've never been a fan of those transmissions, no matter the brand.
I have a 2016 Outlander GT and it’s been perfectly reliable. Has about 75k miles now and going strong and is great on road trips.
hey,do you still have outlander and how is it going reliablity vise.I am looking to get GT 2016 with 140k kms?
Hey! She now has about 98k miles and still going strong. Never had any mechanical issues beyond routine maintenance. Never broken down on me. Soon I’ll have to get the timing belt replaced and some new breaks but that’s standard. I also had good fortune that the previous owner used it as a business car so it was pretty well taken care of!
thnks its a mich help into my decision .
I’ve put 100k+ for undercover and military work in a Mitsubishi Outlander 2018. SEL model. She’s still trucking with zero malfunctions to date.
Bad - strong regrets - 2022 mitsubishi outlander 2wd model
I've had the 2wd stock outlander for almost 2 years now, they sold it to me saying it was the 2022 model but I purchased in December 2021
I am honestly considering going back to the dealership and telling them to take the car and give me my money back
Within 6 months the reverse cameras failed while reversing... luckily I only hit a tree and not another car or a person..
This is the second time it's been back for a recall for this and they've had my car for 3 days and still can't fix it...
I can't speak for the awd models but the 2wd model feels so gutless I quite often get wheel spin trying to pull out of shop carparks and I basically just avoid steep hills at all costs 😅
My previous cars are; 85 corolla hatch, 02 corolla hatch, 05 corolla hatch, 2012 outlander 4wd... the 85 corolla felt like it had more power than this one
That's still your fault you hit a tree. You have 3 separate mirrors to see behind you. The reverse camera doesn't replace you looking behind you when reversing.
Blame your terrible driving, not the car company 🙂
Sorry - are you saying it's not possible to safely reverse without the camera?
2017 outlander I bought new. Has 88,000 miles. Runs like new. Zero problems. I have one year left likely for warranty. I am torn between trading in or keeping and going for 200k or so. I probably will do the latter. Anyway, I could not have picked a better value, and at the time, new car sales were down so I happen to buy and the perfect time. I would buy it again.
I thought Mitsubishi has 10 years powertrain warranty. Or, at least in Canada I thought they do
Yeah, power train warranty is 10 yrs, bumper to bumper warranty was 5 yrs or whatever it was. BTW, sill have this car, drove for last two years since that last post, weekly to check on parents, 240 miles round trip every week plus normal mileage. 130k on the car now, still, zero problems, runs like new from AC to engine to tranny. I feel like Mitsu engines are under rated. I may try for 200k, I would gladly look at the new Outlander if I need a new car, of course the new ones are part Nissan as well....
What do you mean part Nissan? And what years would that affect?
They are merged with Nissan, the service guys told me the new ones are based on the Nissan Rogue frame, but with Mitsu/Nissan engine. As for what years, whatever year they changed body style, 2022 or whatever, you can look it up. Nissan Mitsubishi alliance.....
Personal experience with the SEA market one:
Not bulletproof but has an okay reliability. The one we have here has the 4B11 engine, FWD and CVT Transmission. The engine is so so, handling wise it handles quite sharp for its class (compared to HR-V and Juke that we have here) but not as comfortable as them, kinda stiff.
Build quality is average but there are some minor issues. Such as excessive, creaking like wind noise coming from the side mirror if you go above 120 km/h, exhaust gas smell sometimes coming through the AC vent, etc. The rear seat is too upright and hard to my liking, and not so spacious too. The panoramic roof is nice for an early 2010 car tho.
The CVT transmission is slow in standstill acceleration but thanks to it its not so jerky. But the fuel economy is kinda off. Only get around 8 km/l with RON 92 unleaded in the urban traffic. Mind you here in Jakarta traffic is hell so I can say it's an extra urban then. But for comparison, HR-V (although with the smaller 1.5 L15 engine) can reach 10-11 km/l easily although performance wise its not so far from the Outlander.
Hope it helps.
Your rear seat might recline.. mine do. 2018 outlander 4wd