VIN REPORT

JA4ARUAU5RU0169252024 MITSUBISHI Outlander SportS, ES, LE, SE, Ralliart, Trail Edition

0of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints
1
NHTSA filed
Vehicle Age
2 yrs
Made in JAPAN
BUYPurchase Verdict

2024 MITSUBISHI Outlander Sport was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 1 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most ...

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2024 MITSUBISHI Outlander Sport

2024 MITSUBISHI Outlander Sport was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 1 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.

Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
Outlander Sport
Year
2024
Trim / Series
S, ES, LE, SE, Ralliart, Trail Edition
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
4-cyl 2.0L 148 hp
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Doors
5
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Assembly
KURASHIKI, OKAYAMA PREFECTURE, JAPAN
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: KURASHIKI, OKAYAMA PREFECTURE

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 KURASHIKI, OKAYAMA PREFECTURE

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

65/100
Advanced
10 of 20 safety features detected

Driver Assistance Features

ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database

Forward Collision WarningStandard
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard
Pedestrian AEBStandard
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure WarningStandard
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring~Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High BeamStandard
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup CameraStandard
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake SupportStandard
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 2024 MITSUBISHI.
Complaints1

Complaint Intelligence

1 complaints analyzed across 1 system categories

Engine/Powertrain
1

Owner Complaints

1 safety complaint filed with NHTSA

1found
ODI #11668366POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Car during acceleration feels very jerky, safety issue as during turns if acceleration it might jerk make it feel a bit unknown of what speed it might be. additionally such jerkiness might cause driver to be kicked back into seat and head rest potentially causing injury. Feel like it might be CVT slipping at times.

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$31,344
~$522/mo over 5 yrs
$1.3/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$4,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$8,344

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,344 (~$522/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2024 MITSUBISHI Outlander Sport — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Auction History

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,770–$2,250/yr
~$148–$188/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

State-Specific Legal Protections

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINJA4ARUAU5RU016925
Model Year2024
MakeMITSUBISHI
ModelOutlander Sport
TrimS, ES, LE, SE, Ralliart, Trail Edition
SeriesWagon Body Style
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors5
Seat Rows5
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2.0
Horsepower148

Manufacturer

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
Assembly CityKURASHIKI
Assembly CountryJAPAN

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)JA4
Check Digit (Char 9)5
Model Year Code (Char 10)R
Plant Code (Char 11)U
Sequence (Chars 12–17)016925

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count1

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

J
1
A
2
4
3
A
4
R
5
U
6
A
7
U
8
5
9
R
10
U
11
0
12
1
13
6
14
9
15
2
16
5
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
J
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
A
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
4
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
ARUAU
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
5
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
R
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
U
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
016925
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Japan
From VIN position 1 (J)
Model Year Character
"R" → 2024
Could also be 1994
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/9/2026, 9:32:27 PM.