Mitsubishi models, prices and problems

By CarWhere Research · Updated

CarWhere’s Mitsubishi hub collects free research for Mitsubishi shoppers and owners: 7 model guides covering the Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport and Eclipse Cross, used-buyer guides for the Mirage, Lancer Evolution and 3000GT, 66 trim levels with dated Mitsubishi MSRPs, 56 known issues and NHTSA recalls, plus VIN tools. Every page lists its sources.

Mitsubishi’s US lineup centers on crossovers — the three-row Outlander, the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, the Outlander Sport and the Eclipse Cross — while the Mirage, Lancer Evolution and 3000GT are covered as used-buyer guides. These pages explain trims, prices, powertrains and the recalls NHTSA has documented.

Mitsubishi models

Price, trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems for each Mitsubishi line.

Mitsubishi OutlanderNewThree-row compact SUV, seats 7. From $29,995 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVNewThree-row compact plug-in hybrid SUV, seats 7. From $43,245 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Mitsubishi Outlander SportNewTwo-row subcompact crossover, seats 5. From $23,995 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossNewTwo-row compact crossover, seats 5. From $27,795 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Mitsubishi MirageNewSubcompact 5-door hatchback (Mirage) and 4-door sedan (Mirage G4). Used-buyer guide: generations, engines and known problems.Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionNewCompact four-door sports sedan, AWD. Used-buyer guide: generations, engines and known problems.Mitsubishi 3000GTNew2+2 sports coupe. Used-buyer guide: generations, engines and known problems.

Mitsubishi trim levels

Current and previous-generation trims with dated MSRPs.

Mitsubishi trim levels explainedNew66 trims across 5 Mitsubishi models.Outlander trim levelsNewThe 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander comes in four main trims, ES, LE, SE and SEL, plus RALLIART, Trail Edition and Black Edition models.Outlander PHEV trim levelsNewThe 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV comes in four trims: ES, SE, SEL and the new Black Edition.Outlander Sport trim levelsNewThe 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is offered as 2.0 S, 2.0 ES, 2.0 LE, 2.0 SE, RALLIART, Trail Edition and 2.4 SEL.Eclipse Cross trim levelsNewThe 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comes in six trims: ES, LE, SE, RALLIART, Black Edition and SEL, with an SE Panoramic Sunroof Package and an SEL Touring Package.Mirage trim levelsNewThe 2021–2024 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan came in ES, LE, Carbonite Edition and SE trims.

Mitsubishi prices

Dealer invoice estimates and current incentives. Compare offers as a target discount off MSRP in dollars and percent, before rebates and without dealer add-ons.

Outlander dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Outlander PHEV dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Outlander Sport dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Eclipse Cross dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Mirage dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Mitsubishi incentives and rebatesCurrent Mitsubishi cash, lease and APR offers.Dealer invoice price by VINEstimate what the dealer paid for a specific new Mitsubishi.

Buying a used Mitsubishi

What goes wrong, which years drew complaints, and how values hold up.

Mitsubishi known issues by modelNew56 documented problems and recalls across 6 models.Outlander problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Outlander PHEV problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Outlander Sport problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Eclipse Cross problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Mirage problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Lancer Evolution problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Is Mitsubishi reliable?Mitsubishi reliability from NHTSA complaints per vehicle sold, by model.Outlander years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Outlander Sport years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Mirage years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Lancer Evolution years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Best Outlander yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Outlander Sport yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Mirage yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Lancer Evolution yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.How long do Mitsubishi models last?Share of used Mitsubishi models past 150,000 and 200,000 miles.Outlander depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Outlander Sport depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Eclipse Cross depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Find a Mitsubishi for saleSearch live Mitsubishi listings from dealers nationwide.

Decode a Mitsubishi

Start from the VIN or the factory build record.

Free Mitsubishi VIN decoderYear, model, body, engine and assembly plant from any 17-character Mitsubishi VIN.Mitsubishi build sheet by VINFactory colors, options and packages for a specific VIN, checked free before you pay.Mitsubishi specs by modelDimensions, capacities and powertrain specs for Mitsubishi model years.Nissan research hubAlliance partner research: models, trims, engines and known issues.

Mitsubishi research by model

Mitsubishi models with links to their guide, trim levels, known issues, years to avoid, dealer invoice and specs
ModelTrim levelsKnown issuesYears to avoidDealer invoiceSpecs
Mitsubishi OutlanderOutlander trimsOutlander problemsOutlander years to avoidOutlander invoice2026 Outlander specs
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVOutlander PHEV trimsOutlander PHEV problems—Outlander PHEV invoice2026 Outlander PHEV specs
Mitsubishi Outlander SportOutlander Sport trimsOutlander Sport problemsOutlander Sport years to avoidOutlander Sport invoice2026 Outlander Sport specs
Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossEclipse Cross trimsEclipse Cross problems—Eclipse Cross invoice2026 Eclipse Cross specs
Mitsubishi MirageMirage trimsMirage problemsMirage years to avoidMirage invoice2024 Mirage specs
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution—Lancer Evolution problemsLancer Evolution years to avoid—2015 Lancer Evolution specs
Mitsubishi 3000GT————1999 3000GT specs

Know exactly how your Mitsubishi was built at the factory.

See what a specific Mitsubishi VIN was factory-built with. The CarWhere Mitsubishi build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Mitsubishi build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What models does Mitsubishi sell in the US?

CarWhere covers 4 current Mitsubishi models: Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport and Eclipse Cross. Each model guide lists the current price range, powertrains and generations with Mitsubishi and EPA sources.

What is the cheapest new Mitsubishi?

Of the models covered here, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the lowest published starting price: $23,995 MSRP for the 2027 model year (mitsubishicars.com starting MSRP for the 2027 Outlander Sport 2.0 S, before destination. The site lists the 2.0 ES from $25,395, the 2.0 ES AWC from $26,895 and the Trail Edition from $29,795; we did not find a published price for the 2.4 SEL).

Is the Mirage still sold new?

No. Mitsubishi says US production of the Mirage and Mirage G4 has ended, with no 2025 models planned. The Mirage guide covers the 2014–2024 cars, their 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine and the recalls on record.

How do I check a Mitsubishi for recalls?

Enter the 17-character VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup or ask a Mitsubishi dealer to run it. Recall repairs are free. CarWhere’s known-issues pages list recall campaign numbers by model and generation.

How do I find out what options my Mitsubishi has?

Start with the paperwork that came with the car. If it is lost, a build sheet reconstructed from the VIN shows factory colors, options and packages where detailed build data exists, and the free VIN decoder shows basics such as engine, body and plant.

Sources

Each linked page lists its own detailed sources. The hub's figures come from these datasets and references.

  1. CarWhere Mitsubishi model guides (7 models) — CarWhere
  2. CarWhere Mitsubishi trim-levels dataset (66 trims) — CarWhere
  3. CarWhere Mitsubishi known-issues dataset (56 issues) — CarWhere
  4. Mitsubishi Motors North America media site — news, pricing and specifications — Mitsubishi Motors North America
  5. EPA fuel economy data — U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. Recalls Data (NHTSA recall campaigns) — U.S. Department of Transportation open data

Independent reference compiled by CarWhere — not affiliated with or endorsed by Mitsubishi Motors North America or Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Mitsubishi, Outlander, Eclipse Cross, Mirage, Lancer Evolution, S-AWC and the model names are trademarks of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.