Mitsubishi Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Mitsubishi’s certified pre-owned program explained

Every major automaker has its own certified pre-owned (CPO) program with its own standards, and Mitsubishi is no exception. Unlike buying a standard used car, CPO vehicles go through dealer evaluation and come with manufacturer-backed coverage — though buyers should understand exactly what protection they're getting and what limitations exist.

In terms of warranty and benefits, all CPO Mitsubishis come with a 10-year/100,000 miles powertrain warranty — just like when they were new. They don't come with any additional benefits like roadside assistance, towing or trip interruption coverage, but you do get all three for the remainder of your 5-year/60,000 miles factory bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Vehicle eligibility and exclusions

Not every used Mitsubishi qualifies for certified pre-owned status. In order to qualify as certified pre-owned, a used Mitsubishi must meet specific criteria:

• Under 5 years old
• Fewer than 60,000 miles
• Clean title with acceptable vehicle history
• Pass the 123-point inspection

Additionally, certain Mitsubishi models are excluded from CPO eligibility entirely:

• i-MiEV
• Lancer Evolution
• Raider
• Lancer Ralliart
• Lancer Sportback Ralliart

The vehicle history check process ensures the car hasn't been involved in major accidents or suffered significant damage that could affect its reliability or safety.

123-point inspection process

Every vehicle in the Mitsubishi certified pre-owned program undergoes a 123-point inspection designed by Mitsubishi but performed by the dealership. This comprehensive evaluation covers multiple vehicle systems to identify potential issues before certification.

The inspection process examines key categories including:

• Mechanical components: Engine, transmission, drivetrain and suspension systems
• Electrical systems: Battery, charging system, lights and electronic features
• Interior condition: Upholstery, controls, climate system and entertainment features
• Exterior evaluation: Body panels, paint, glass and tire condition

While this inspection process follows Mitsubishi's official checklist and sounds thorough, remember that it's conducted by the selling dealer — not an independent third party. This means the quality and rigor of inspections can vary between dealerships.

What is CPO?

CPO vehicles are used cars that are below a certain age/mileage, have passed dealer inspection and come with a longer warranty. They're a popular choice among used car buyers because they offer slightly better quality assurance than regular used cars while being nowhere near as expensive as buying brand new.

» LEARN: What does a car warranty cover?

Mitsubishi CPO warranty coverage

For context, all new Mitsubishi vehicles come with the following factory warranty:

• 5-year/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper coverage
• 10-year/100,000 miles powertrain coverage

Unlike most automakers, Mitsubishi does not transfer the factory powertrain warranty to subsequent owners. That means if you buy a used (not CPO) Mitsubishi, you’ll only get whatever remains of the 5-year/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper warranty.

If you buy a CPO Mitsubishi, however, Mitsubishi reinstates the original 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and you’ll still get the remainder of the bumper-to-bumper warranty. This is a benefit of buying CPO over used.

For example, if you buy a CPO 2023 Outlander with 20,000 miles on it in 2025, you’ll still have 3 years/40,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and 8 years/80,000 miles of powertrain coverage left.

In essence, buying CPO gets you an extra 5 years/40,000 miles of powertrain-only coverage.

CPO Mitsubishi benefits

All new and used Mitsubishis come with the following benefits, which last for the duration of the 5-year/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper warranty:

• 24/7 roadside assistance: Includes battery jump starts, flat tire changes, gas deliveries and vehicle lockout assistance
• Towing: Towing to the nearest Mitsubishi dealer if you break down
• Trip interruption coverage: Helps to cover the cost of meals and lodging if your Mitsubishi breaks down over 150 miles from home (up to $175 per day for up to three days)
• Concierge services: Via phone, which can help you arrange roadside assistance, make or change reservations, and even inform family members or colleagues of your delay

When you purchase a CPO Mitsubishi, the only benefit that continues past 5 years/60,000 miles is towing. Even then, you only get free towing “if the condition was due to a covered powertrain concern,” per Mitsubishi.

In other words, if you tow your Mitsubishi to the nearest dealer and the issue isn’t covered by your 10-year/100,000 miles powertrain warranty, you won’t get reimbursed for the tow. (Technically speaking, your CPO benefits only include towing for powertrain issues. Your factory benefits include way more.)

How good is Mitsubishi’s CPO warranty coverage?

On paper, Mitsubishi’s CPO warranty doesn’t look so great. All of its competitors include some bumper-to-bumper coverage with their CPO vehicles, but Mitsubishi does not.

However, Mitsubishi has an amazing factory warranty to begin with. (In fact, it’s tied for first place on our ranking of the best new car warranties.) That means you might still be better off buying a CPO Mitsubishi even if it doesn’t technically add on as much warranty coverage.

Think of it this way: If you buy a 2-year-old CPO Mitsubishi, you’ll still have three years of its original factory bumper-to-bumper warranty left and the remainder of the 10-year powertrain warranty.

In contrast, if you buy a 2-year-old CPO Toyota RAV4, you’ll have one year of factory warranty left and one additional year of CPO warranty coverage. That’s less overall coverage, even though you’re getting “more” added.

The point is: Mitsubishi’s five-year factory warranty — all by itself — is longer than many competitors' factory and CPO warranties combined. So, even though buying CPO doesn’t get you any additional bumper-to-bumper coverage, you probably have plenty to begin with.

How does Mitsubishi’s CPO warranty compare?

Here’s a breakdown of how Mitsubishi’s CPO warranty compares to its competitors.

» MORE: Best CPO warranties

Is a CPO Mitsubishi worth it?

Just to ensure we were reading the materials properly, we called a Mitsubishi dealer in Chattanooga and asked him to explain — in his own words — the advantage of buying used versus CPO.

"The only added benefit you get buying CPO versus used is that CPO vehicles have been inspected and get that 10-year/100,000 miles powertrain warranty back,” said the Mitsubishi dealer we spoke with.

If all you get for buying CPO is an inspection and four extra years of powertrain warranty, is it really worth paying extra for?

Even though the powertrain warranty only covers about 50 parts, it could very well be worth it if those parts are known to fail. Plus, if dealers are barely charging extra for CPO status to begin with, that would make it more appealing.

Let’s have a look at Mitsubishi’s reliability record.

How reliable are Mitsubishis?

Mitsubishi receives mixed reviews for reliability. In its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, J.D. Power ranked Mitsubishi No. 25 out of 30 car brands. The study found that Mitsubishis experience 256 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), compared to the study average of 202 PP100.

Consumer Reports lacked sufficient data to place Mitsubishi in its most recent ranking, but it did give the Outlander and Outlander PHEV a predicted reliability score of 5 out of 5. The Mirage, Eclipse Cross and Outlander Sport all scored a 3 out of 5, which still isn’t bad.

Reliable, cheap-to-fix vehicles don’t benefit from warranty coverage as much as unreliable vehicles that cost a lot more to get back on the road.

RepairPal — which ranks cars based on the cost and frequency of their repairs — gave Mitsubishi a 4 out of 5 for reliability, ranking it No. 6 out of 32 automakers overall. It also reported that, on average, Mitsubishis cost around $535 per year to repair compared to a $652 average across all models.

That means, on average, Mitsubishis cost about 18% less to repair and maintain than the average vehicle.

Given that the data is a bit conflicting, it might be worth it to opt for a CPO over a used Mitsubishi. While some sources say Mitsubishis are pretty reliable, J.D. Power’s most recent data suggests newer Mitsubishis need more frequent repairs. The 125-point inspection and continued powertrain coverage may be worth it for added peace of mind.

Of course, whether you’ll actually save money in the long run depends on how much dealers charge for CPO over used models.

» MORE: Mitsubishi maintenance: cost, plans and service schedule

How much does a certified pre-owned Mitsubishi cost?

We compared the average cost of a CPO Mitsubishi to the average cost of a noncertified equivalent on Edmunds.com.

As it turns out, the average asking price for CPO Mitsubishi within 500 miles of New York City was $25,827. For a lightly used, noncertified equivalent, the price fell to $22,226. That’s an average price difference of $3,601 — or an over 16% upcharge for CPO status.

It’s worth noting that there wasn’t much selection to begin with, either. Out of 1,845 used Mitsubishis listed for sale on the East Coast, just 66 of them were marked CPO. That could mean CPO Mitsubishis tend to sell out rather quickly — or that the dealers aren’t interested in certifying them in the first place.

To recap, dealers are asking about $3,600 more for CPO versus used Mitsubishis for a thorough inspection and continued powertrain coverage.

So before we wrap up, let’s briefly touch on your other options.

CPO vs. extended warranties for Mitsubishis

In our full breakdown of Mitsubishi extended warranties, we determined that you probably don’t need an extended warranty for a Mitsubishi, given how reliable they are and how long the factory warranty lasts. (We also did a breakdown specific to the Outlander, where we reached a similar conclusion.)

That said, you certainly have options if you plan to own your Mitsubishi well beyond the factory warranty period — and you don’t mind paying for added peace of mind.

The Mitsubishi dealers we spoke with quoted us an average $3,000 for three extra years of bumper-to-bumper coverage (for a total of eight years), which aligns with the average cost of an extended warranty.

You may also want to collect quotes from top extended warranty companies to see if one of them can offer similar coverage for less.

To recap, an alternative to buying a CPO Mitsubishi is:

1. Looking at used Mitsubishis
2. Paying $200 for a pre-purchase inspection
3. Buying your own separate extended warranty