2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Consumer Reviews
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Positive Review
It took me a year to decide to buy this car. I have the GT trim with v6. I waited so I could test drive the new cx-9. I'd already checked out the other 2 and 3 row crossovers. Pilot, crv, highlander, rav4, Sorrento, santa Fe, explorer, cx-5, etc. I tried a lot of cars. The outlander is 185" long. That's about 10" shorter than the Honda pilot. About 5" more than the crv. That puts it closer to the 2 row crossovers class than the 3 rows. So it's a compact that also offers a 3rd row. The only competitor in America is the Rogue, which doesn't come with a v6. The mazda5 is discontinued here. So you can't really compare it with the largest vehicles. It's not meant to be that. In asia you have many choices like the Honda stream and Toyota wish which are not sold here. The outlander is the perfect vehicle if you live in an old city like Philadelphia. Small streets, small garages and challenging parallel parking. My old Honda accord was slightly longer and didn't have a 3rd row. Now I even have a backup camera. No more accidentally bumping other vehicles. The 3rd row is for kids obviously. Do you live in a household that has 7 full size adults? If you do, then this car is not for you. But for families with 3-4 kids, this is great. Access to the 3rd row is a little tight but kids can easily get back there. I bought this because grandparents come to visit and it's great to have them and 2 kids in one car for dinner. I think the outlander gets bad reviews because reviewers are trying to fit this car into categories which it doesn't fit. On its own merit, the outlander has unrivalled value. The v6 is powerful enough. I haven't done a 0-60 but it merges into the highway much easier than my accord 4cyl. So it has to be below 8 secs 0-60. The ride is comfortable and handling is good. The steering is a little light. Not great for highway but perfect for city. The turning radius beats all 3 row vehicles. Then the nice stuff. Fosgate 700watt stereo with touchscreen, backup camera, auto dimming rear view mirror, power folding heated side mirror, wiper deicer, power tailgate, keyless entry, S-AWC, leather, flat folding seats, sunroof, etc. that's a lot of stuff you're getting for around $30,000. Plus the GT comes with a 6speed auto and not cvt. MPG on the highway is accurate at 27mpg but it's a bit brutal in the city. I get about 15mpg but my commute is only 3 miles of stop signs and traffic lights. So it is what it is. I'm happy to accept that. The daytime running lights are disabled for America. You can turn it on via ETACS. Don't know why Mitsubishi would disable a safety feature. The paint is also kinda thin. I'm going to get opticoat pro plus to preserve it. My GT came with remote start and I thought I'd never use it but we've had consecutive 95+ weather and it's been really awesome to have it. The range is pretty good too. Bottom line, if you live in a tight spaces and need to haul people, this is the vehicle for you. Comes with 10/100,000 power train warranty. 5/60,000 bumper to bumper. No I'm not a Mitsubishi salesperson. We are a Honda family, owned Crv, accord, civic, Integra. I made a leap of faith after considering every option on the market and I am happy I bought this car.
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Critical Review
Total disaster, transmission replacement. Engine light on again, making a clunking sound. Doesn't make sense to ever trust in mitsubishi vehicles. They just have to many mechanical issues.
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One woner real good condition.. New timing belt New tires and wheels No dance on the car. Power windows. Tinted windows. Original white pearl paint Black Fabric interior
I love my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL! Pros: 3rd row Design in sleek Reliable engine Very comfortable seating for middle row and front row Great MPG’s for a mid-size SUV. Performance is as expected and leaves nothing to be desired. 360 degree cameras Cons: Certain features are cheaply made and cause fast wear such as: Buttons in the interior, vinyl on the doors. Interior floor (where you step) right inside door. Transmissions usually have problems around 100,000-125,000 miles. Paint seems cheaper than most and scratches semi-easily. However, I Highly, Highly recommend this vehicle and will be looking for another once this one is retired. Another note… the Rockford Fosgate sound system which was added to my car when purchased new, is FANTASTIC. Couldn’t be more happy.
I purchased a 2017 Outlander SEL with 3K miles on it in 2017. Now it's 2024, 78,000 miles. No issues whatsoever. I've changed the oil regularly, had the transmission serviced based on the recommended schedule, replaced the tires at around 45K and replaced the brakes at around 60K. It still has the original battery! (The battery is getting near its end. If I leave the doors open too long, sit listening to the radio, etc. it does die quickly. But I've NEVER had a battery last 7 years before!) I chose the Outlander, first and foremost, because I had owned previously owned 2 Mitsubishi's (a 1988 Mighty Max bought new and then a 1997 Eclipse purchased used for a teenage son) and knew first hand they were reliable vehicles. The second deciding factor was price. It was lower priced than any comparably equipped vehicle. Final factor was warranty. 5yr/60K mile standard new car warranty + to the original owner only a 10 year/100K mile engine and transmission warranty (the extended engine/transmission warranty also applies to Certified Pre-Owned purchases.) Mitsubishi is known as a budget brand, and yes you will see some evidence of that in the interior finishes. But they are also one of the top sellers in many lesser developed countries where reliability and price are more important to the buyer than bells and whistles. They make a solid drive train. (Yes, MItsubishi vehicles do depreciate quickly. I keep vehicles 10+ years on average so that wasn't a big concern to me--I saved about $5k up front over a GMC Terrain which was my second choice, and by the time I sell it I may get $1k less than if I were selling the Terrain with similar age and mileage. If you are buying used, that depreciation is a saving to you. But if you plan to only keep the vehicle a couple of years, I would never recommend buying a new Mitsubishi.) Do not believe all the 1 star ratinga you see here. Notice the dates -- most all reviews prior to June 2024 were great. And there's a gap of several months between many reviews. Then, over a span of about 3 days, there are about 20 1 star reviews -- obviously someone unhappy about a transmission issue posting repeatedly. These have a CVT and CVTs do require more regular maintenance than "normal" transmissions. The manual says it should be serviced every 60K miles under normal driving, 30K under extreme conditions. My dealership recommends just doing it every 30K regardless--costs about $160 at the dealership. Or if you are mechanically inclined, do it yourself.
I had a feeling there was an electrical issue and sure enough my car caught fire thanks to that electrical issue
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This vehicle is all cons
There's literally nothing good to say about these suvs. Cheapest quality, not reliable. Terrible fuel mileage, high cost repairs. Doesn't hold its value very much. Hard to trade this vehicle in.
Poor reputation, bad quality vehicles. Overpriced pile of junk. Terrible value, can't even get a fair trade in value. Always in the service department for repairs. Not reliable, and it's a complete lemom.
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The entire vehicle
This vehicle is just scrap metal. That's all for it. There's no resale value, it's not a good vehicle name. Transmission, engine is all junk. Just scrap this vehicle, get what you can out of it.
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Mechanical situations
In today's economy this vehicle is junk. Trade it in now before the value goes any further down. They don't hold there value. It's not a reliable choice suvs. Complete lesson learned from the transmission. Many other complaints about these vehicles.
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