2021 Mitsubishi Outlander: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Diesel versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Ten recalls
Recalls covered adaptive cruise control (2013), gearbox, brakes, door latches, handbrake corrosion, driver aids and overheating ECUs, plus fuel leaks and starting problems on the PHEV.
At the viewing: Ask a Mitsubishi dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used Mitsubishi Outlander (Mk3, 2012 on) review
- All engines
Bluetooth dropping out
Phones disconnecting mid-call is a common complaint.
At the viewing: Pair your phone and make a call.
Source: Auto Express: used Mitsubishi Outlander (Mk3, 2012 on) review
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Other years
Every year of the Mitsubishi Outlander compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2020 | 16,045 | Tyres 25% |
| 2019 | 26,105 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 32,159 | Tyres 25% |
| 2017 | 26,574 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 33,107 | Tyres 26% |
| 2015 | 38,318 | Brakes 30% |
| 2014 | 21,288 | Brakes 34% |
| 2013 | 6,111 | Suspension 46% |
| 2012 | 3,350 | Suspension 53% |
| 2011 | 3,884 | Suspension 57% |
| 2010 | 4,368 | Suspension 58% |
| 2009 | 3,772 | Suspension 63% |
| 2008 | 4,656 | Suspension 64% |
| 2007 | 3,267 | Suspension 65% |
| 2006 | 239 | Suspension 69% |
| 2005 | 432 | Suspension 60% |
| 2004 | 534 | Suspension 63% |
| 2003 | – | Too few tests |