2020 MitsubishiOutlander ES For Sale

I love my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL! Pros: 3rd row Design in sleek Reliable engine Very comfortable seating for middle row and front row Great MPG’s for a mid-size SUV. Performance is as expected and leaves nothing to be desired. 360 degree cameras Cons: Certain features are cheaply made and cause fast wear such as: Buttons in the interior, vinyl on the doors. Interior floor (where you step) right inside door. Transmissions usually have problems around 100,000-125,000 miles. Paint seems cheaper than most and scratches semi-easily. However, I Highly, Highly recommend this vehicle and will be looking for another once this one is retired. Another note… the Rockford Fosgate sound system which was added to my car when purchased new, is FANTASTIC. Couldn’t be more happy.

I purchased a 2017 Outlander SEL with 3K miles on it in 2017. Now it's 2024, 78,000 miles. No issues whatsoever. I've changed the oil regularly, had the transmission serviced based on the recommended schedule, replaced the tires at around 45K and replaced the brakes at around 60K. It still has the original battery! (The battery is getting near its end. If I leave the doors open too long, sit listening to the radio, etc. it does die quickly. But I've NEVER had a battery last 7 years before!) I chose the Outlander, first and foremost, because I had owned previously owned 2 Mitsubishi's (a 1988 Mighty Max bought new and then a 1997 Eclipse purchased used for a teenage son) and knew first hand they were reliable vehicles. The second deciding factor was price. It was lower priced than any comparably equipped vehicle. Final factor was warranty. 5yr/60K mile standard new car warranty + to the original owner only a 10 year/100K mile engine and transmission warranty (the extended engine/transmission warranty also applies to Certified Pre-Owned purchases.) Mitsubishi is known as a budget brand, and yes you will see some evidence of that in the interior finishes. But they are also one of the top sellers in many lesser developed countries where reliability and price are more important to the buyer than bells and whistles. They make a solid drive train. (Yes, MItsubishi vehicles do depreciate quickly. I keep vehicles 10+ years on average so that wasn't a big concern to me--I saved about $5k up front over a GMC Terrain which was my second choice, and by the time I sell it I may get $1k less than if I were selling the Terrain with similar age and mileage. If you are buying used, that depreciation is a saving to you. But if you plan to only keep the vehicle a couple of years, I would never recommend buying a new Mitsubishi.) Do not believe all the 1 star ratinga you see here. Notice the dates -- most all reviews prior to June 2024 were great. And there's a gap of several months between many reviews. Then, over a span of about 3 days, there are about 20 1 star reviews -- obviously someone unhappy about a transmission issue posting repeatedly. These have a CVT and CVTs do require more regular maintenance than "normal" transmissions. The manual says it should be serviced every 60K miles under normal driving, 30K under extreme conditions. My dealership recommends just doing it every 30K regardless--costs about $160 at the dealership. Or if you are mechanically inclined, do it yourself.

I had a feeling there was an electrical issue and sure enough my car caught fire thanks to that electrical issue