Model year guide

2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev — representative photo
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2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev recalls 2

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut NHTSA Campaign #26V252000 · manufacturer #SR-26-001 · 20/04/2026

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will…

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut NHTSA Campaign #25V507000 · manufacturer #SR-25-002 · 07/08/2025

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South…

Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,600
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range320 mi
Charge time (240V)4 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,000
Fuel only$13,000
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev trims & engines on record

Engines
2.4L 4-cyl 126 hp

2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev vehicles on record

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2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev get?

The 2021 Mitsubishi outlander phev has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (26 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.