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Mitsubishi Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Mitsubishi model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Mitsubishi models where the data exists.
See every Mitsubishi rankedNo current Mitsubishi model has a complete IIHS crash-test record yet, so we do not name a safest Mitsubishi. 4 models are listed provisionally below with the tests reported so far; 0 hold a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 a Top Safety Pick. Older Mitsubishi models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 63.2 per million registered vehicle years, grade D on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current Mitsubishi ranked by safety
Equal scores share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other Mitsubishi models.
No current Mitsubishi model has a complete record yet. See the provisional list below.
4 Mitsubishi models still waiting on complete IIHS results
These are listed so you can see what has been tested. A missing result is never treated as a pass or a fail, so they are not ranked.
| Vehicle | Class | Primary tests reported | Detail results reported | IIHS award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Small SUVs | 3/4 | 4/4 | No award |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander | Small SUVs | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid | Small SUVs | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | Small SUVs | 1/4 | 1/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Mitsubishi models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the IIHS driver death rate study, compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | Used price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD | 2017-20 | 28 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD | 2017-20 | 36 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2WD | 2017-20 | 39 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Mitsubishi Outlander 4WD | 2017-20 | 53 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback | 2017-20 | 183 | 162.6 | n/a |
| Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | 2017-20 | 205 | 162.6 | n/a |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Mitsubishi model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Mitsubishi safety
Is Mitsubishi a safe brand?
Mitsubishi has 4 current models in IIHS records, 0 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. Older Mitsubishi models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 63.2 per million registered vehicle years, grade D; that is historical context and not part of the score. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Mitsubishi?
No current Mitsubishi model has a complete IIHS crash-test record yet, so we do not name a safest Mitsubishi. 4 models are listed provisionally with the tests reported so far; a missing test never counts as a pass.
Which Mitsubishi models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current Mitsubishi model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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