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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
46% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is a model-level pattern, not bad luck.
Worse than 58% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 16 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 33%).
Does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have transmission problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 18 of 39 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (46%), and the largest group is filed under power train (10). For comparison, the 2018 scores 34% and the 2020 scores 29%. On a test drive, check for shuddering, slipping, delayed or harsh shifts, or a whine at speed. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2019 compares with other Mitsubishi Outlander years
Of the 13 Mitsubishi Outlander years with enough complaints to score, the 2019 is the 4th-worst on engine and transmission share (46%). The worst is the 2015 (75%), the best the 2022 (20%). By volume, the 2019 drew 55 complaints (18 drivetrain), against 78 for the 2018 and 57 for the 2020.
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The rest of the picture on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
- What the repair costs. Typical transmission repair ranges, to price into your offer.
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- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 18 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
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.
5 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have transmission problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 18 of 39 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (46%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the transmission and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander is air bags: 13 of 55 complaints (24%) name it, followed by service brakes (12) and power train (10). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 46% of the relevant total.
Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 46% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (high signal). That is worse than 58% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 13 Mitsubishi Outlander years we score, it ranks 4th-worst. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total: 22V563000 (power train: automatic transmission: control module: software). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Mitsubishi Outlander years are better?
Among the Mitsubishi Outlander years we track, the 2022 (20%), the 2020 (29%) and the 2023 (29%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2019 (46%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/mitsubishi-outlander
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