What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Early-defect pattern

48% of complaints about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander came in its first year of service — a higher share than 98% of the 181 2022 model-years on record. That points to problems present from new rather than wear. The most-reported system is structure (65 complaints), typically at 5 mo or about 400 miles.

Complaints
294
Median age at failure
1.2 yr
Median mileage
25,000 n=34
Crash / fire / tow
9.5% of reports
Safety recalls
7

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Structure
65 reports · 400 mi
5 mo
0%
Other
34 reports
1.0 yr
5.9%
Collision avoidance
32 reports · 38,249 mi
11 mo
31.2%
Electrical system
24 reports · 25,000 mi
2.7 yr
4.2%
Fuel / propulsion
17 reports · 200 mi
2.3 yr
5.9%
Back over prevention
17 reports
2.7 yr
17.6%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V369000 2025-06-02
Back over prevention:software

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V345000 2023-06-06
Back over prevention:display function

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

22V470000 2022-07-08
Back over prevention:display function

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

22V335000 2022-05-13
Seat belts:front:retractor

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

22V027000 2022-01-24
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

21V821000 2021-10-18
Structure:body:roof and pillars

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

21V596000 2021-08-02
Seat belts:front:retractor

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

In owners’ own words

Structure mileage not reported 0 mo in service
My 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander hood vibrates during drives. The vibration starts when the car is moving around 35 - 40 mph or more. I confirmed that it was properly closed, but it concerns me because this repetitive movement may loosen the hood locking system during any future drive. This problem may cause a potentially fatal accident.
Structure 8 mi 1 mo in service
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the hood started to vibrate abnormally. The contact was concerned that the hood would open inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing weather-stripping to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8.
Structure mileage not reported 1 mo in service
The hood shakes during operation of the vehicle. It seems to be latched but it seems like it is going to open at anytime driving at higher speeds.
Collision avoidance mileage not reported 6 mo in service crash / fire / tow
bought new 2022 Outlander for daughter because of Safety features. She wasn't paying attention and got into a very standard rear end collision with air bags going off. The Frontal collision system did not give a warning signal and did not do any emergency braking. The system was not turned off by us.

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