What is the best year for a GMC Yukon?

For the current generation, the 2022 Yukon stands out with 153 complaints, 8/10 NHTSA safety, and just 1 severe issue — strong figures for a fullsize SUV. The 2021 new-gen launch had 280 complaints. The 2025 (45 complaints, 10/10 safety) is even cleaner but very recent. For used buying, the 2022-2024 window is the safest range.

How much does GMC Yukon insurance cost?

Yukon insurance averages around $2,529/year — roughly $211/month.

Is the GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Tahoe cheaper to maintain?

The Yukon and Tahoe are essentially equivalent — $747 versus $744, a $3 annual difference. They share the same GMT T1 platform. The Tahoe has a slightly lower repair frequency (30% vs. 33%). The choice between them is a matter of trim availability and preference rather than ownership cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a GMC Yukon?

Reliability score of 7 above the class average and repair frequency of 33% below it — a relatively favorable fullsize profile. Extended warranty isn't strongly warranted for 2022+ models. For used models from the 2021 launch year, some coverage is worth considering given the elevated complaint count.

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 Yukon vs Mitsubishi Outlander

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the GMC Yukon 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 Yukon	Mitsubishi Outlander
Annual maintenance	$747	$519winner
5-year total cost	$3,735	$2,595winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	16%	11%winner
Cargo space	122.8 cu ft	—
Starting price (new)	$72,000	$29,995winner
Best years to buy	2014, 2020	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	GMC Yukon	Mitsubishi Outlander
RepairPal score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	262.5winner	278.2
Years to avoid	2021, 2023, 2024	2014, 2015, 2016
Value retained · 3 yr	79%winner	72.4%
Value retained · 5 yr	52.4%	52.5%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	39.3%	41.5%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	GMC Yukon	Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine	32.6%	14.5%winner
Electrical	3.8%winner	7.6%
ADAS	4.8%winner	10.2%
Brakes	1.7%winner	7.5%
Suspension	0.6%winner	2.7%
Steering	1.4%winner	2.5%
Fuel system	1.8%winner	2.5%
Tires/Wheels	1.0%winner	2.0%
Glass/Windows	1.4%winner	4.2%
Airbags	20.2%	9.3%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 Yukon	Mitsubishi Outlander
Avg annual premium	$2,529winner	$2,676

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

GMC Yukon

$747/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Mitsubishi Outlander

$519/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Yukon costs $747/year to maintain — $37 below the fullsize segment average of $784. Repair frequency of 33% is below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 7 is above the segment average of 6. Major repair probability of 16% is slightly above the 15% norm. A favorable cost and reliability profile relative to most fullsize rivals.

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 →