Mitsubishi Outlander: best and worst years
2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Best bet: ZK / ZL (2012-2021) (good value in our guide).
2012-2021ZK / ZL
Good valueGood value: 15 known problems, 3 high-severity. Worst to watch for: CVT shudder, hesitation and overheating; DPF clogging and forced-regen oil dilution.
Full ZK / ZL guide →2021-2026ZM
No strong verdictNo strong verdict either way: 13 known problems, 3 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Fuel pump failure recall (early ZM); CVT shudder / judder and long-term failure risk.
Full ZM guide →Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.