2020 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWC
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- Photo: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES AWC in Cool Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-05-11 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, front left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER THIRD GENERATION WINDSHIELD MANUFACTURED BY AGC AUTOMOTIVE by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TCFD BTQ-6190 left side on Dazhi Street 20230908a by 玄史生, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, rear left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWC is a 166-hp 2.4-liter with a cvt. It starts at $29,495 MSRP.
It makes 166 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
The Outlander measures 184.8 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,472 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,495 |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,690 |
| Destination Charge | $1,195 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 166 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT (INVECS-III) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7 in |
| Tires Front | P225/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P225/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,472 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 20, 2026 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
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.
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
NHTSA campaign 26V252000
Aug 7, 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
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 Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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
NHTSA campaign 25V507000
May 18, 2020 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
Consequence: An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.
NHTSA campaign 20V280000
31 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER
Owner Complaints
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER (5 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.