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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the engine (31% of complaints). It is 8th of 16 Outlander Sport model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Engine
8 complaints · 31%The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle deaccelerated unintendedly and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the spark plug was fractured, and…
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine a cause for the…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 27%Driving down the road on cruise control set at 80 miles an hr, the car shut off then tried to restart itself. The dealer in jacksonville florida could not determine what caused this to happen. Upon inspection it was determined that all of the exhaust valves were damaged. They are repairing this but cannot determine…
Transmission
6 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-70 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the CVT-ecu software needed…
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment for a recall repair; however, the contact was unable to take the…
Electrical
5 complaints · 19%Seat belts
3 complaints · 12%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
Transmission: software
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the CVT-ecu software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 24, 2022. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-22-004.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2019-2022 outlander sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ecu) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (8 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints); transmission (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 2, 2022 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- It is 8th of 16 Outlander Sport model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.