2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
32% of complaints: structure — 66 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.
CRASH9% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I had a wreck 12/05/2023 the rear ended a commercial truck it didnât give me any indication ahead it didnât not slow my vehicle down or brake I just slammed right into the vehicle 23 feet in front with no warning so now the truck is saying crash...
NHTSA ODI report, 20231222
My wife was parked and inadvertently put the Outlander in gear while turned around to get something from the back seat. By the time she noticed the Outlander was moving they ran into the front end of a SUV about 20 feet away.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220610
7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 15 distinct reports on file.
INJURY6% of complaints: suspension — 13 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles.
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.
Campaign 21V596000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 21V821000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 22V027000 — check if this car was fixed
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles.
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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.
Campaign 22V335000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-003.
Campaign 22V470000 — check if this car was fixed
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles.
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.
Campaign 23V345000 — check if this car was fixed
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles.
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. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345.
Campaign 25V369000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (66 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V596000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V821000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V027000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V335000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V470000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V345000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V369000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.