Mitsubishi Outlander VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Mitsubishi Outlander to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Mitsubishi Outlander

Decode the VIN of the car Mitsubishi Outlander for free: the 17 characters reveal the manufacturer, the model year and the country in which the vehicle was made. In our database the car Mitsubishi Outlander covers 2001 - 2021. It has 7 versions in total, is offered as SUV and lists power of 230 hp. From the 17 characters the decoder reads who built the vehicle, in which model year and in which country. The plant can be derived too when the manufacturer encodes it.

The VIN identifies the car but does not describe its life. Records of accidents, mileage, theft or owners have to be looked up separately from the decoding. Take the VIN from the dashboard or door frame of the model Mitsubishi Outlander and hold it next to the document. Go through it slowly, one character at a time, rather than glancing at the first few.

Mitsubishi Outlander versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Mitsubishi Outlander I2001 - 2006SUV136 - 202 hp
Mitsubishi Outlander II2005 - 2009SUV140 - 220 hp
Mitsubishi Outlander II (facelift 2009)2009 - 2012SUV147 - 230 hp
Mitsubishi Outlander III2012 - 2015SUV121 - 224 hp
Mitsubishi Outlander III (facelift 2015)2015 - 2018SUV121 - 224 hp
Mitsubishi Outlander III (facelift 2018)2018 - 2021SUV135 - 150 hp
Mitsubishi Outlander IV2021SUV133 - 181 hp

Model year characters for the Mitsubishi Outlander

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Mitsubishi Outlander, with model years 2001 - 2021 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M

What the VIN reveals about a Mitsubishi Outlander

  • The manufacturer and brand (Mitsubishi)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Mitsubishi Outlander VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Mitsubishi Outlander built?

Our data lists model years 2001 - 2021 across 7 versions of the Mitsubishi Outlander. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Mitsubishi Outlander?

It is the 10th character. For the Mitsubishi Outlander the characters to expect are 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021).

How many versions of the Mitsubishi Outlander are in your data?

7 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 230 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Mitsubishi Outlander?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Mitsubishi Outlander?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Mitsubishi Outlander?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.