2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outlander Sport years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. That ranks 12th out of 16 Outlander Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints, 36%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 27% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 3,467 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 3,467 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When backing up the rear camera display is too dark to see. I have altered the settings for display from auto, to night, to day, and also adjusted the brightness level all the way up, but nothing changes. It remains the same and you can't safely see what is on the camera display.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the navigational screen failed to function as intended. The contact was unable to connect the cell phone to the infotainment system or use Google Maps. The failure prevented the driver from…
The back-up camera is BARELY visible at any time, no matter if it's daylight or dark. It is impossible to see if there is any object behind my vehicle.
Entire engine and electrical system failure not corrected with new battery or $30,000 mi. service. Once I turn car off, everything freezes up and wonât start again. Windows, steering, starter, everything locks up. Had to tow it to service 2 times in 3 weeks and they claim they canât find…
Car suddenly freezes and no system works. Wonât start, shift, whole electric system gone. Happened several times. Very dangerous and dealer has no idea whatâs wrong. Canât get anyone at Mitsubishi to respond. Only had car 6 months and it has $36,000 miles.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outlander Sport model years, the 2022 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.