2023 Mitsubishi Outlander  RealSafeCars85Safety Rating

#42 of 2023 SUVs

#64 of all 2023 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. The Mitsubishi Outlander has some real zest, surpassing typical horsepower for its class. With optional 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 2023 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 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has a score of 85, implying a 0.035% chance of driver death (3.1% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0348% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.9713%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0348% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.9713% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is 25% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is 14% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features on the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander can protect loved ones by reducing accident severity and preventing accidents. The following active safety systems are included even on lower trims/versions of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), 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 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.


But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

9074M. Outlander SportSubaru ForesterKia SorentoKia SportageHyundai Santa FeMazda CX-50Mitsubishi OutlanderHyundai TucsonGMC AcadiaVolkswagen TiguanChevrolet BlazerLincoln CorsairComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 74 to 90. The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is safer than the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the 2023 Subaru Forester, the 2023 Kia Sorento, the 2023 Kia Sportage, and the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. It is about as safe as the 2023 GMC Acadia and the 2023 Hyundai Tucson.

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