2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV  RealSafeCars79Safety Rating

#70 of 2022 SUVs

#118 of all 2022 vehicles


Pictured: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Outlander PHEV, which Mitsubishi introduced in 2013, is a three-row small SUV with seating up to 5. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV provides superior horsepower for its class, offering great power. With standard all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. 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 PHEV is 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 PHEV has a score of 79, implying a 0.043% chance of driver death (3.9% chance of injury). If equipped with optional advanced driver safety features, the chance of death falls to 0.037%, and the chance of injury falls to 3.3%.

We estimate that the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0431% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.9194%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0431% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.9194% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 8% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 6% more likely to result in a fatal accident.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers AEB optionally. With AEB, the vehicle lifetime fatality chance drops by 14%.

Active safety features on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can protect loved ones by reducing accident severity and preventing accidents. Active safety systems that are standard on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV include: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning System, and Blind Spot Monitoring.

Another advanced safety feature --- while not cutting edge --- can still improve vehicle safety. Standard side mirror turn signals alert others of your intention to turn or switch lanes allowing them to react accordingly, which can prevent accidents caused by not seeing a vehicle in the blind spot.


And it is less safe than many comparable cars.

9772Jeep CherokeeM. Outlander PHEVINFINITI QX50Kia SorentoChevrolet EquinoxVolkswagen TiguanLexus NXVolvo XC60 RechargeM.-B. GLC-ClassAcura RDXBMW X3Genesis GV70Comparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 72 to 97. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is less safe than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, the 2022 Genesis GV70, the 2022 BMW X3, the 2022 Acura RDX, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge, and the 2022 Lexus NX.

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