2022 Mitsubishi Outlander  RealSafeCars84Safety Rating

#53 of 2022 SUVs

#79 of all 2022 vehicles


Pictured: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
The Outlander, a mainstay of Mitsubishi's lineup since 2003, is a three-row small SUV with seating up to 7. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it bypasses mud and snow with ease. The Mitsubishi Outlander has some real zest, surpassing typical horsepower for its class. Mitsubishi offers a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty, and a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is above average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has a score of 84, implying a 0.036% chance of driver death (3.2% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0363% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.1458%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0363% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.1458% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is 22% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is 11% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander can protect loved ones by preventing accidents and reducing accident severity. The following active safety system is included even on lower trims/versions of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). Some safety features are optional on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander--- although they add to the cost, one should consider the benefits of Lane Departure Warning System and Blind Spot Monitoring.

Another vehicle feature may make a vehicle safer, even if not at the forefront of technological advances. Standard side mirror turn signals can help when you don't see a vehicle in your blind spot, by alerting them to your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other driver to avoid an accident with you.


And it is safer than many comparable models.

9660M. Eclipse CrossGMC TerrainJeep CherokeeSubaru ForesterHyundai TucsonFord EscapeMazda CX-5Mitsubishi OutlanderChevrolet EquinoxKia SorentoHyundai Santa FeHonda CR-VComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 60 to 96. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is safer than the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the 2022 GMC Terrain, the 2022 Jeep Cherokee, the 2022 Subaru Forester, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, the 2022 Ford Escape, the 2022 Honda CR-V, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, and the 2022 Kia Sorento and less safe than the 2022 Mazda CX-5.

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