2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 217 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Outlander years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 23 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. That is the most of any Outlander model year in the database (23 years). The most reported problem area is structure (76 complaints, 35%), typically at around 250 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.

Mitsubishi Outlander
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (fourth generation) in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure76 · ~250 mi
Unknown or Other36
Electrical System26 · ~25,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance26 · ~38,249 mi
Fuel/propulsion System20 · ~200 mi
Back Over Prevention16
Suspension14 · ~7,000 mi
Engine13 · ~35,450 mi
Service Brakes13 · ~30,000 mi
Wheels10 · ~1,100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure problems7635%250“hood flutters” (25%)—
Unknown or Other3617%———
Electrical System2612%25,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance2612%38,249——
Fuel/propulsion System209%200——
Back Over Prevention167%———
Suspension146%7,000——
Engine136%35,450——
Service Brakes136%30,000——
Wheels105%1,100——
Steering94%25,000——
Air Bags84%———
Fuel System, Gasoline84%28,000——
Power Train84%47,500——
Visibility/wiper63%200——
Vehicle Speed Control52%———
Latches/locks/linkages42%430——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic31%25,000——
Lane Departure21%———
Seat Belts21%———
Tires21%———
Engine and Engine Cooling10%96,416——
Equipment10%58,785——
Seats10%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 74 complaints
2021: 302021302022: 742022742023: 372023372024: 302024302025: 242025242026: 22202622

n = 217 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls (7)

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Back over prevention:softwareJun 2, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V369000 · 198,940 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Back over prevention:display functionJun 6, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V345000 · 89,907 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.

Back over prevention:display functionJul 8, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V470000 · 56,080 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-003. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.

Seat belts:rear/other:retractor; seat belts:front:retractorMay 13, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V335000 · 2,865 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpJan 24, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V027000 · 16,616 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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 pillarsOct 18, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V821000 · 1 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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.

Seat belts:rear/other:retractor; seat belts:front:retractorAug 2, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V596000 · 3,735 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-007.

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.

I am writing to escalate a severe safety violation by my dealership regarding my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. My infotainment screen is freezing and looping black, which leaves me without a functioning rearview safety camera. I brought the vehicle in for Safety Recall SR-25-001 (NHTSA Campaign…

Electrical System · received Oct 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771371

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of gasoline odor inside the cabin, causing the driver and passengers to experience nausea, and the windows needed to be opened while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766741

While operating my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, a strong raw gasoline odor began entering the passenger compartment through the HVAC vents. The odor is present while driving but becomes significantly stronger when the vehicle is stopped and idling. After the engine is turned off, the gasoline odor…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766070

The hood on my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has visibly fluttered, shaken and bounced while driving since I purchased the vehicle used on March 15, 2024, with approximately 80,000 miles. This has been an ongoing condition throughout my ownership, not a single isolated incident. The movement is…

Structure · received Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766082

Strong Gas smell coming into can of car and through air vents when ideling

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761690

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 76 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outlander model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.