Mitsubishi Outlander: Reliability, Safety & Pricing
The strongest case for the Outlander is its track record. Front, side and rear crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have been exemplary, helping make the Outlander an IIHS Top Safety Pick. (Full safety details can be viewed on this page.) Reliability scores from Consumer Reports have been better than average. That doesn't give Mitsubishi a competitive advantage in this class, though. The Escape, CR-V, RAV4 and Rogue are all IIHS Top Safety Picks, and reliability scores for all four are generally as good, if not better, than the Outlander's.
Prices start at $20,380 for an unadorned front-wheel-drive Outlander ES. Standard features include the usual power accessories, A/C, remote entry and cruise control. An auxiliary input jack for MP3 players is optional. Fully loaded, the Outlander has heated leather seats, a power driver's seat, a moonroof, Rockford Fosgate audio and a navigation system with a backup camera. All-wheel drive runs $1,400, and a loaded XLS tops out around $31,000. Worth noting is Mitsubishi's warranty — 10 years/100,000 miles for the powertrain, five years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper — which is among the segment's best.
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edges. Competitors have their annoyances — the CR-V has ride quality issues, the
RAV4 has an infernal sideways-swinging t
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The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport was introduced for the 2011 model year, and
despite a harsh review here on Cars.com, it's sold well. Though it shares the
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Performance
For a compact crossover, 148 horsepower isn't a lot. Competitors like the
Hyundai Tucson, at 165 hp, and the Nissan Rogue, at 170 hp, offer more confident
passing power and better acceleration fro
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If the vehicle breaks down
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to the shoulder and use the hazard
warning flashers.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the engine stops. Before moving
the vehicle to a safe area be aware of the following:
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Jacking up the vehicle
1. Park the vehicle on a level and stable ground. 2. Activate the hazard flashers
and turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position. 3. Set the parking brake firmly,
move the gearshift lever (manual transmission) to the 1st position or move the selector
lever (automatic transmission) to the
