Understanding Mitsubishi's Warranty: What's Covered and What's Not
Understanding Mitsubishi's Warranty: What's Covered and What's Not
Posted on September 9, 2026
A long warranty can be a real reason to choose one vehicle over another. It can also be easy to misunderstand. The biggest number tends to get all the attention, while the words “limited,” “whichever comes first,” and “terms and conditions” quietly do the important work.
So, let’s make Mitsubishi’s Canadian warranty easier to understand—without turning this into a contract-law seminar (you’re welcome).
The four main types of Mitsubishi coverage
Mitsubishi Canada currently describes its new-vehicle coverage through four main protections: a 10-year/160,000-kilometre Powertrain Limited Warranty, a 5-year/100,000-kilometre New Vehicle Limited Warranty, a 10-year/160,000-kilometre Hybrid and EV Battery Limited Warranty for applicable vehicles, and five years of unlimited-kilometre Roadside Assistance. Each time-and-distance limit ends when either threshold is reached first. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty)
1. New Vehicle Limited Warranty
The 5-year/100,000-kilometre New Vehicle Limited Warranty is the broadest factory coverage. Mitsubishi Canada says it covers most vehicle parts under normal use and maintenance, subject to the warranty’s terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions. It is not accurate to call it an unlimited “everything on the vehicle” warranty. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty)
This is the coverage most likely to matter when an eligible non-powertrain component develops a defect during the earlier years of ownership. Whether a particular repair qualifies depends on the affected component, the cause of the problem, the vehicle’s age and kilometres, and the official warranty terms.
2. Powertrain Limited Warranty
The Powertrain Limited Warranty lasts for 10 years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. It is separate from the broader New Vehicle Limited Warranty, so the longer term should not be interpreted as 10 years of coverage for every part of the vehicle. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty)
The practical difference is simple: once the 5-year/100,000-kilometre New Vehicle Limited Warranty has ended, eligible powertrain components may remain protected under the longer Powertrain Limited Warranty. The exact list of covered components and all exclusions should be checked against the warranty documentation for the specific model year and vehicle.
3. Hybrid and EV battery coverage
Applicable plug-in hybrid and electric models receive a separate 10-year/160,000-kilometre Lithium-Ion Battery Limited Warranty, whichever comes first. For the 2026 Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Canada lists the battery warranty alongside the 10-year/160,000-kilometre Powertrain Limited Warranty and the 5-year/100,000-kilometre New Vehicle Limited Warranty. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/vehicles/outlander-phev/comfort)
The separate battery warranty matters because Mitsubishi Canada’s general New Vehicle Limited Warranty description excludes batteries from that broad coverage. On an eligible PHEV or EV, the drive battery is instead governed by its own limited-warranty terms. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty)
4. Roadside Assistance
New Mitsubishi vehicles are also backed by five years of unlimited-kilometre Roadside Assistance. This is support for roadside situations, not an extension of the repair warranty. A vehicle can qualify for roadside help without the underlying problem necessarily being a covered warranty repair. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty)
What Mitsubishi’s factory warranty does not automatically cover
Mitsubishi Canada expressly states that regular maintenance is not included. Oil and filter changes, scheduled inspections, brake servicing, and other maintenance remain part of normal vehicle ownership rather than factory-warranty benefits. Mitsubishi publishes model- and model-year-specific service schedules so owners can see what is due and when. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty; source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/owners/maintenance-service/service-schedules)
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty also has exclusions. Mitsubishi Canada specifically notes that batteries, entertainment systems, and other items may be excluded under the warranty’s terms and conditions. That means a component being installed at the factory does not, by itself, guarantee that every issue involving it is covered for the full 5-year/100,000-kilometre period. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/owners/warranty)
Coverage is described as applying under normal use and maintenance. If you are unsure about a modification, accessory, missed service, damage, or a particular repair, the safest approach is to have the vehicle inspected and the applicable warranty terms reviewed before assuming the answer is yes or no. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty)
Does the warranty transfer to the next owner?
Transferability can differ by coverage and model year. Mitsubishi Canada describes the 2026 Outlander PHEV’s 5-year/100,000-kilometre New Vehicle Limited Warranty as fully transferable. A separate Mitsubishi Canada disclosure for 2025 vehicles states that the longer warranty terms apply to the original owner, while subsequent owners receive the remaining New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Because the details can depend on the vehicle and its original in-service date, confirm the remaining coverage before buying or selling. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/vehicles/outlander-phev/comfort; source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/company/news/new-2025)
What about extended protection and accessories?
Mitsubishi Canada’s current warranty hub includes dedicated information for factory, PHEV, accessory, and extended warranty coverage. It also directs shoppers to explore optional protection packages. These products can have their own eligibility rules, benefits, limits, exclusions, and contracts, so they should be evaluated separately from the included factory warranty. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/owners/warranty)
In plain English: optional protection may make sense if you want coverage beyond the included factory terms, but the product guide and contract—not a quick summary—determine what you are actually buying. Mitsubishi Canada specifically advises customers to review the applicable product guide and contract for complete details. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/owners/warranty)
Three questions worth asking before you buy
Which coverage applies to this exact vehicle?
Ask for the warranty information tied to the model year, powertrain, and vehicle you are considering. A gas SUV and an Outlander PHEV do not have identical coverage because the PHEV includes separate lithium-ion battery protection. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty)
When does each coverage period end?
Look at both time and kilometres. A 10-year/160,000-kilometre warranty ends when the first limit is reached, not after both have been exceeded. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/buy/warranty)
What maintenance records should I keep?
Use Mitsubishi Canada’s schedule for your exact model and model year, and keep clear records of completed maintenance. The official schedules vary by vehicle and list service timing by months or kilometres, whichever comes first. (source: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/owners/maintenance-service/service-schedules)
The straightforward version
Mitsubishi’s headline warranty is really a group of limited coverages working together. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty provides broad early protection, the Powertrain Limited Warranty continues longer for eligible powertrain components, applicable PHEV and EV batteries receive separate coverage, and Roadside Assistance provides support when you are stuck.
Just remember what it is not: routine maintenance, unlimited protection for every component, or a replacement for reading the terms attached to your specific vehicle.
If you would like to compare current Mitsubishi models and see how warranty-backed ownership fits your plans, learn more. We are happy to walk through the details for as long as you like. It’s all up to you.