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Buying a used 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2020 Outlander carries three recalls: a rear seat belt assembled incorrectly, and two covering liftgate struts that can corrode and drop the hatch. Neither category is stop-driving or park-outside. Complaints are more telling than the recall count: 31 unverified NHTSA reports, led by electrical system (11), unknown or other (8), forward collision avoidance (6) and air bags (4), with five crashes and seven injuries reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether the forward collision system has ever braked or warned falsely
- Check for stored fault codes and any recurring electrical repairs
- Verify the rear seat belt recall repair was actually performed
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mitsubishi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander rear seat belt assembled incorrectly | Seat Belts | high |
| Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate struts can rust and drop hatch | Structure | medium |
| Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate struts corrode and drop suddenly | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
31 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 8 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 4 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | None found |
| Structure | 2 | Yes |
| Engine | 2 | None found |