2023 Outlander Sport Safety
Crash-safety reviews on the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have returned good rather than exceptional results. Both the NHTSA and IIHS have put the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport through its paces, and the results look promising. The NHTSA gives the Outlander Sport an overall four out of five stars on their rating scale. In the IIHS' reviews of the 2023 Outlander Sport, the agency was impressed with the car's structural integrity and occupant protection and gave the Outlander Sport top ratings of Good for four out of five crashworthiness tests, with only the driver-side small overlap front test needing to settle for an Acceptable score.
US NHTSA Crash Test Result
2023 Outlander Sport Key Safety Features
Regardless of the trim you go for, it will come with standard forward-collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and lane departure warning. Other standard items are ABS/EBD braking, active stability control, hill-start assist, a rearview camera, and tire pressure monitoring. There are seven airbags in total and this includes a knee airbag for the driver. The SE and GT get blind-spot warning, lane-change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Trims | 2.0 S | 2.0 ES | 2.0 LE | 2.0 SE | Ralliart | 2.4 GT |
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Back-Up Camera | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Cross-Traffic Alert | N/A | N/A | N/A | S | N/A | S |
Rear Parking Aid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Blind Spot Monitor | N/A | N/A | N/A | S | N/A | S |
Lane Departure Warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Lane Keeping Assist | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ABS | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Night Vision | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tire Pressure Monitor | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Brake Assist | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Stability Control | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Traction Control | S | S | S | S | S | S |
2023 Outlander Sport Reliability
The Outlander Sport has proven to be quite the reliable steed. No recalls applied to the 2023 model, but 2020-2022 models were affected by one recall for an engine stall that could be caused from faulty control unit software.
The Outlander Sport had a good 79 out of 100 overall rating from J.D. Power and an 82/100 specific rating for quality and reliability. Mitsubishi offers a class-leading five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which includes a seven-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion warranty, a generous 10-year/100,000 powertrain warranty, and a five-year roadside assistance plan. Those engines may not be powerful but Mitsubishi clearly believes they'll keep going for quite some time.
Warranty
Basic | Drivetrain | Corrosion | Roadside Assistance |
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5 Years / 60,000 Miles | 10 Years / 100,000 Miles | 7 Years / 100,000 Miles | 5 Years / Unlimited Miles |