2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems & Complaints

Avoid12.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Outlander at the same age

Owners have filed 217 complaints about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 12.7× as many as a typical Outlander model year at the same age, which makes the 2022 one of the Outlander years to avoid. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (76 complaints, typically around 0 miles). 7 recalls cover this model year.

217complaints
7recalls
14crashes
1fires
10injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

  • 7635%
  • Driver assistance~38,000 miles
    3818%
  • Other / not specified
    3617%
  • 2813%
  • Electrical system~25,000 miles
    2612%
  • Brakes~25,000 miles
    167%
  • Engine & cooling~70,000 miles
    146%
  • Suspension~7,000 miles
    146%
  • Wheels & tires~2,000 miles
    126%
  • Steering~25,000 miles
    94%
  • Air bags
    84%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~70,000 miles
    84%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~0 miles
    63%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    52%
  • Locks & latches~0 miles
    42%
  • Seat belts
    21%
  • Seats
    10%
  • Equipment & accessories~59,000 miles
    10%

Share of the 217 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mitsubishi Outlander complaints by model year

’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25116521921125584660582226455314551572931217502615
Owner complaints per model year, Mitsubishi Outlander. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Outlander years: 2012, 2013, 2019. Years to avoid: 2022, 2016, 2023, 2024, 2025. Compare all years →

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls (7)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-369 · Jun 2, 2025 · 198,940 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 23V-345 · Jun 6, 2023 · 89,907 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 22V-470 · Jul 8, 2022 · 56,080 vehicles

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."

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820.

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 22V-335 · May 13, 2022 · 2,865 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 22V-027 · Jan 24, 2022 · 16,616 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-001.

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

NHTSA recall 21V-821 · Oct 18, 2021 · 1 vehicles

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.

Remedy: MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.

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Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 21V-596 · Aug 2, 2021 · 3,735 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 28, 2021.

What 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander owners say

Body & structure all 76 →

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the hood fluttered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, and the dealer test-drove the vehicle and recorded a video of the failure for the manufacturer. The contact was informed that there was no repair available at that time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the hood was reinforced. The failure mileage was approximately 39,065.

Body › Hood · 39,000 miles · Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the hood became unsecured and was vibrating and bouncing up and down. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that the failure was due to the wind blowing under the hood. A weather strip was installed on the vehicle but the failure persisted. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

Body › Hood · 0 miles · Jul 2011

Driver assistance all 38 →

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact was able to drive to his destination; however, the vehicle later failed to restart. The vehicle was jumpstarted and taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed but no issues were found; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the battery was replaced; however, upon replacing the battery, the vehicle remained in LIMP Mode with the Forward Collision Avoidance system being inoperable. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. …

38,000 miles · Jan 2023

Front Collision Mitigation System, FCM, failed on frontal impact and airbags did not deploy. Vehicle did not activate audible or display emergency warning signals prior to frontal impact. We filed a complaint with Mitsubishi Motors national CR, and Director of Service with many calls, voicemails and emails just fell on deaf ears. Their response documented in the case report on the last call we made to Mitsubishi Motors on 6/17/22 the CR rep said the decision is final and that they would not do anything, and we should contact our insurance. Mitsubishi's not only "Did not inspect the vehicle" but also never inquired with any intelligent questions as to why the airbags and FCM system failed to operate. Vehicle has not been inspected by anyone and is currently in my garage with less then 400 miles on it and is available for inspection. No prior warning lights were displayed. …

Warnings · May 2022 · crash

Fuel & propulsion system all 28 →

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power. The vehicle failed to start. The contact added additional fuel. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V027000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump was faulty and there was no recall coverage for the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle sputtered, hesitating and jerking. The contact stated that the engine overheated and started sputtering. The engine warning light was illuminated. The temperature gauge increased to high. The contact was able to move over to the side of the roadway. …

96,000 miles · Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the gears shifted intermittently and the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result of the failure the contact waited for a few seconds before restarting the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was advised to schedule an appointment online due to the hours of operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V027000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

9,000 miles · Sep 2022

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cylCVTFWD24 / 31 / 27
2.0L 4-cylCVTFWD24 / 30 / 27
2.5L 4-cylCVT4WD24 / 30 / 26
2.0L 4-cylCVT4WD23 / 29 / 26
2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybridSingle-speedAWD26 / 26 / 26
2.4L 4-cylCVTFWD23 / 29 / 25
2.4L 4-cylCVT4WD23 / 28 / 25

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?

Based on 217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Outlander rates avoid: 12.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Outlander at the same age. It is one of the Outlander years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The body & structure — 76 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the driver assistance (38) and fuel & propulsion system (28).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

There are 7 recalls for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, the most recent from June 2, 2025 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Outlander?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2013 and 2019. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022, 2016, 2023, 2024 and 2025. See the full Mitsubishi Outlander years comparison.

At what mileage do 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 85% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.