JA4T5WA97RZ0358322024 MITSUBISHI OutlanderSEL, SAM
Executive Summary
2024 MITSUBISHI Outlander was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There is 1 open recall on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 16 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- ▸1 open recall — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- ▸2 injuries reported across 16 owner complaints
- ▸Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
- Make
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- Outlander
- Year
- 2024
- Trim / Series
- SEL, SAM
- Body Style
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Drive Type
- AWD/All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel Type
- Electric
- Engine
- 4-cyl 2.4L 131 hp
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Assembly
- OKAZAKI CITY, AICHI PREFECTURE, JAPAN
- GVWR
- Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
- Electrification
- PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
- Battery
- 20 kWh
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
✓ No high-risk recall components found
- ▸Electric/hybrid vehicle — monitor for battery thermal events
- ⚠16 complaints on a 2-year-old vehicle — unusually high
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 1 recall below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of 1 recall has a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
MITSUBISHI has a below-average recall completion rate (80%). Open recalls on this vehicle may go unaddressed longer than average (~24 months). Verify completion before purchase.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~24 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
SummaryMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Read full details...
~60% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired
High RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall was issued within 8 months of first complaints — relatively prompt response.
2 injuries reported across 16 complaints — elevated injury rate for this class of vehicle.
⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse
50% of complaints filed in Feb & Jun — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.
The blue line shows 16 total NHTSA complaints filed over 3 years, with the worst year being 2025 (7 complaints, including 1 crash report).
The amber reliability line is declining — recent years score around 54/100, lower than earlier in the vehicle's life. This pattern indicates issues are accumulating over time rather than being resolved, which is a concern for used buyers.
The recall (red dashed line) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.
Red dots on the amber line flag 2 years (2024, 2025) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,344 (~$522/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
20% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.
- ▸Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
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.
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
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Vehicle Identity
| VIN | JA4T5WA97RZ035832 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Make | MITSUBISHI |
| Model | Outlander |
| Trim | SEL, SAM |
| Series | Wagon Body Style |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seat Rows | 7 |
| Drive Type | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 2.4 |
| Horsepower | 131 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) |
| Assembly City | OKAZAKI CITY |
| Assembly Country | JAPAN |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | JA4 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 7 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | R |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | Z |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 035832 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 1 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 16 |
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: 4/15/2026, 1:07:11 AM.