What is the best year for a Mitsubishi Outlander?

The 2025 Outlander (13 complaints, 8/10 safety, 2 severe) is the cleanest year in the model's history. The 2023-2025 window represents the settled third generation. Avoid 2015 (231 complaints) and 2022 (206 complaints — new generation launch year). For used buying, 2023 or newer is the safest range.

How much does Mitsubishi Outlander insurance cost?

Outlander insurance averages around $2,676/year — roughly $223/month. This is notably above average for a compact SUV and the highest insurance rate in the compact class, likely reflecting parts availability and repair costs for a lower-volume brand.

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The RAV4 is $90/year cheaper — $429 versus $519 for the Outlander, about $450 in savings over five years. Both carry the same reliability score and major repair probability. The RAV4 holds a clear maintenance cost advantage.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Mitsubishi Outlander?

Major repair probability and reliability are both at class average, and repair frequency is below it. The outsized insurance premium already adds meaningfully to total ownership cost — factor that before adding extended warranty cost. For 2023+ models, warranty coverage isn't strongly warranted.

Is the Nissan Murano expensive to maintain?

The Murano averages $507/year in maintenance — $66 below the midsize segment average of $573. However, repair frequency of 51% is well above the class average of 40%, meaning owners visit for unscheduled repairs more often than most midsize rivals. Major repair probability of 14% is slightly above the 13% segment average. Lower annual cost but higher visit frequency — a mixed profile.

What is the best year for a Nissan Murano?

From available data, 2024 (4 complaints, 10/10 safety, 0 severe) and 2023 (6 complaints, 10/10 safety, 2 severe) are exceptional years. Complaint data has significant gaps in our records between 2013 and 2022, so years in that range can't be fully assessed. Recent production shows very low complaint activity.

How much does Nissan Murano insurance cost?

Murano insurance averages around $2,418/year — roughly $202/month.

Is the Nissan Murano or Chevrolet Blazer cheaper to maintain?

The Murano is $14/year cheaper than the Blazer — $507 versus $521 — a negligible difference. The Blazer has a higher reliability score (8 vs. 7), lower major repair probability (11% vs. 14%), and much lower repair frequency (28% vs. 51%). On total maintenance value, the Blazer holds a meaningful advantage despite nearly identical annual cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Nissan Murano?

Repair frequency of 51% is the highest in the midsize segment. While the annual dollar cost is below average, the elevated visit frequency means more exposure to labor charges and potential additional repairs discovered during service. Warranty coverage is worth considering for used models to help contain those costs.

Mitsubishi Outlander vs Nissan Murano

Two compact SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Nissan Murano to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Mitsubishi Outlander if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Mitsubishi Outlander	Nissan Murano
Annual maintenance	$519	$507winner
5-year total cost	$2,595	$2,535winner
Reliability score	8 / 10winner	7 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	11%winner	14%
Cargo space	—	—
Starting price (new)	$29,995winner	$41,670
Best years to buy	—	2023

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Mitsubishi Outlander	Nissan Murano
RepairPal score	8 / 10winner	7 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	278.2	166.8winner
Years to avoid	2014, 2015, 2016	2010, 2011, 2012
Value retained · 3 yr	72.4%winner	62.2%
Value retained · 5 yr	52.5%winner	47.3%
Value retained · 7 yr	41.5%winner	37.4%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Mitsubishi Outlander	Nissan Murano
Engine	14.5%	5.7%winner
Electrical	7.6%	7.0%winner
ADAS	10.2%	5.9%winner
Brakes	7.5%winner	19.8%
Suspension	2.7%winner	5.1%
Steering	2.5%	2.2%winner
Fuel system	2.5%	1.1%winner
Tires/Wheels	2.0%	1.5%winner
Glass/Windows	4.2%winner	8.1%
Airbags	9.3%winner	9.5%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Mitsubishi Outlander	Nissan Murano
Avg annual premium	$2,676	$2,418winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Mitsubishi Outlander

$519/yr maint · 8 reliability

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GAS

Nissan Murano

$507/yr maint · 7 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Outlander costs $519/year to maintain — $2 below the compact segment average of $521, an essentially negligible difference. Repair frequency of 26% is below the class average of 30%. Reliability score of 8 and major repair probability of 11% are both at segment averages. Solid average-cost ownership with slightly better repair frequency.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →