What is the best year for a GMC Acadia?

The 2023 (38 complaints, 10/10 safety, 4 severe) and 2022 (45 complaints, 10/10 safety, 3 severe) Acadia are the cleanest years on record. Avoid 2017 (689 complaints — the second-generation launch) and 2014 (464 complaints). The 2022-2025 window is significantly better than the model's historical average.

How much does GMC Acadia insurance cost?

Acadia insurance averages around $2,242/year — roughly $187/month. One of the lower insurance rates in the three-row class.

Is the GMC Acadia or Chevrolet Traverse cheaper to maintain?

The Traverse is cheaper to maintain by $78/year — $656 versus $734 for the Acadia. Both carry a reliability score of 6. The Traverse has a slightly lower major repair probability (18% vs. 19%), while the Acadia has a slightly lower repair frequency (37% vs. 43%). Neither is a standout value — the Traverse holds a modest cost advantage.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a GMC Acadia?

Major repair probability of 19% is the highest in the three-row segment. Extended warranty is worth considering for most used Acadia models, particularly those from the pre-2022 era. The 2022-2025 window carries lower risk, but the class-high repair probability still warrants careful consideration.

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander expensive to maintain?

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.

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.

GMC Acadia vs Mitsubishi Outlander

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the GMC Acadia if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Mitsubishi Outlander — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	GMC Acadia	Mitsubishi Outlander
Annual maintenance	$734	$519winner
5-year total cost	$3,670	$2,595winner
Reliability score	6 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	19%	11%winner
Cargo space	—	—
Starting price (new)	$43,800	$29,995winner
Best years to buy	—	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	GMC Acadia	Mitsubishi Outlander
RepairPal score	6 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	89.6winner	278.2
Years to avoid	2014, 2017, 2019	2014, 2015, 2016
Value retained · 3 yr	71.6%	72.4%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	51.5%	52.5%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	38.2%	41.5%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	GMC Acadia	Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine	12.4%winner	14.5%
Electrical	13.2%	7.6%winner
ADAS	5.8%winner	10.2%
Brakes	3.4%winner	7.5%
Suspension	—winner	2.7%
Steering	10.5%	2.5%winner
Fuel system	2.3%winner	2.5%
Tires/Wheels	1.5%winner	2.0%
Glass/Windows	—winner	4.2%
Airbags	19.3%	9.3%winner
Lighting	3.6%	—winner
Seatbelt	1.6%	—winner

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?

	GMC Acadia	Mitsubishi Outlander
Avg annual premium	$2,242winner	$2,676

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

GMC Acadia

$734/yr maint · 6 reliability

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GAS

Mitsubishi Outlander

$519/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Acadia costs $734/year to maintain — $161 above the three-row segment average of $573. Major repair probability of 19% is the highest in the three-row class. Reliability score of 6 is below the segment average of 7. Repair frequency of 37% is slightly below the class average of 40%. Above-average cost and the highest major-repair risk in the segment.

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 →