2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Structure Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 250 miles. The words owners use most often: “hood flutters” (25% of reports).
- 76structure complaints
- 250median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 77%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Hood flutters: mentioned in 19 of 76 complaints (25%)
- Fly open: mentioned in 10 of 76 complaints (13%)
- Looks like: mentioned in 6 of 76 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 4 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 76 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mitsubishi Outlander structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 1 | 4% | 4,000 |
| 2022 Outlander | 76 | 35% | 250 |
| 2020 Outlander | 2 | 6% | 53,000 |
| 2019 Outlander | 3 | 10% | 200 |
| 2018 Outlander | 8 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 2017 Outlander | 2 | 4% | 110,747 |
| 2016 Outlander | 12 | 8% | 36,499 |
| 2015 Outlander | 3 | 6% | 85,000 |
| 2014 Outlander | 4 | 9% | 3,500 |
| 2011 Outlander | 3 | 5% | 64,000 |
| 2010 Outlander | 2 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 2009 Outlander | 2 | 4% | 112,500 |
| 2008 Outlander | 5 | 9% | 115,000 |
| 2007 Outlander | 16 | 13% | 124,750 |
| 2006 Outlander | 2 | 10% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Outlander | 3 | 16% | 20,000 |
| 2004 Outlander | 8 | 15% | 169,214 |
| 2003 Outlander | 5 | 4% | 82,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:roof and pillars
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
When i drive on the interstate i noticed my hood shaking and seems like its going to fly open.
The seat belts are much slower to retract than with other cars, including our 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander we also own. My wife has had the front passenger seat belt get stuck in the door at least 3 times (likely more) which has required us to make multiple stops at the dealership to fix it. This is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Mitsubishi Outlanders have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about structure for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander (35% of the 216 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 250 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most frequent phrase is “hood flutters”, in 19 of 76 complaints, followed by “fly open” (10).
See all 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems or structure problems across all Outlander years.