Used Mitsubishi buying guide
About Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi is an ever-evolving brand, offering an enviable lineup of SUV, sedan, and hatchback models. Over the years, Mitsubishi launched other model types, including the Grandis seven-seat MPV, the sporty Lancer Evolution sedan, and even an all-electric city hatch, the i-MiEV.
Mitsubishi’s current SUV lineup emphasizes all-wheel-drive capabilities and long lists of standard features, while the compact Mitsubishi Mirage has a spacious interior and comes in sedan and hatchback body styles. With strong reliability ratings from RepairPal too, owning a Mitsubishi is an excellent option for used car buyers.
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Mitsubishi FAQs
With a 4.0 out of 5.0 rating from RepairPal, Mitsubishi is considered above average, ranking sixth overall out of 32 car brands. What does this mean for you as an owner? The average annual repair and maintenance costs for a Mitsubishi average $535 compared to an average of $652 across all other models.
While a car's mileage can indicate the potential for wear and tear, it doesn’t tell the whole story. It's important to pay attention to the maintenance history too. To get the full picture, review service records, check the vehicle history report, and consider a pre-purchase inspection of the vehicle's overall condition and the quality of any work completed.
Yes, it does. The Outlander Sport is a subcompact two-row crossover and Mitsubishi’s smallest SUV offering. Since 2018, the five-seat Eclipse Cross SUV has offered multiple trim options and a long list of standard features. Mitsubishi’s largest SUV, the Outlander, seats up to seven across three rows, and from 2023 offers a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option too.
Mitsubishi models are certainly worthy of consideration. While each car has its own history to be aware of, the RepairPal data tells us that its 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating can be considered above average. If you want to know what the Mitsubishi ownership experience might be like, take a look at the CarMax customer reviews.
According to RepairPal, the average cost of annual maintenance and repairs for Mitsubishi models (sedan, hatchback, and SUV) is $535. This is lower than the $652 average for all models. For further context, the RepairPal data also shows that a typical Mitsubishi visits the repair shop just 0.2 times per year for unexpected repairs.
Most reliable Mitsubishi models
1. Mitsubishi Mirage G4
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2. Mitsubishi Galant
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3. Mitsubishi Mirage
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4. Mitsubishi Eclipse
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5. Mitsubishi Lancer
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6. Mitsubishi Outlander
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7. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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RepairPal reliability ratings
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings.
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RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of 3/18/2025. Learn more at repairpal.com/reliability.
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