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Reliability Database

Mitsubishi

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 7,888 NHTSA complaints. Updated August 2026.

21 Models
136 Engines Rated
51 Generations
7,888 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
59 recommended 45 caution 32 avoid

Compact Sedan

9 models
Diamante
4 generations · 13 engines
2000200120022003
5 recommended 7 caution 1 avoid
Eclipse
2 generations · 7 engines
2000-20052006-2012
3 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid
Eclipse Hatchback
1 generation · 1 engine
2009
1 caution
Lancer
2 generations · 7 engines
2002-20072008-2017
5 recommended 2 avoid
Lancer Sportback
1 generation · 1 engine
2014
1 avoid
Lancer Sportback Hatchback
2 generations · 2 engines
20092010
2 avoid
Mirage G4
1 generation · 2 engines
2017
1 caution 1 avoid
Montero
2 generations · 7 engines
20002001-2006
1 recommended 5 caution 1 avoid
Montero Sport
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2004
2 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid

Compact SUV

5 models
Eclipse Cross
1 generation · 2 engines
2018-2025
1 recommended 1 caution
Endeavor
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2011
1 recommended 2 caution
Outlander
7 generations · 23 engines
20032004200520062007-20132014-20212022-2025
15 recommended 7 caution 1 avoid
Outlander Phev
2 generations · 5 engines
20182019
4 recommended 1 caution
Outlander Sport
1 generation · 6 engines
2011-2025
3 recommended 3 caution

Midsize Truck

3 models
Raider
1 generation · 2 engines
2006-2009
1 recommended 1 caution
Raider Club
1 generation · 3 engines
2007
2 recommended 1 avoid
Raider Quad
1 generation · 3 engines
2007
2 recommended 1 avoid

Sports Car

2 models
Eclipse Spyder
5 generations · 12 engines
20022003200620072008
4 recommended 5 caution 3 avoid
Lancer Evolution
7 generations · 7 engines
2005200620082010201120142015
5 caution 2 avoid

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Galant
5 generations · 20 engines
20002001200220032004-2012
10 recommended 3 caution 7 avoid

Subcompact Sedan

1 model
Mirage
3 generations · 4 engines
200020012014-2025
4 avoid
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