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
- 215
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 215 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2022 | 215 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
35% · 76 reportsMost commonly citing body and hood.
Forward collision avoidance
16% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show 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, 2023-12-22
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
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, 2022-06-10
bought new 2022 Outlander for daughter because of Safety features. She wasn't paying attention and got into a very standard rear end collision with air bags going off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-28
Electrical system
12% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and alarm.
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
After pumping gas there is a strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle. This is a safety issue for anyone in the vehicle inhaling the fumes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Make and Model of my car was recalled for a faulty Fuel Pump System, however my car was never listed as being one of those recalled, my fuel has now gone out due to this and I should be able to have this repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Back over prevention
8% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.
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The front and rear backup cameras on my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have completely failed, leaving me with a blank, black screen. This creates a severe safety hazard when parking and reversing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-09-28Seat belts21V596000 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.
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2021-10-19Structure21V821000 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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2022Complaint volume 215 complaints filed for this model year.
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2022-03-18Fuel system, gasoline22V027000 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.
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2022-07-07Seat belts22V335000 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.
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2022-08-01Back over prevention22V470000 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.
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2023-06-20Back over prevention23V345000 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.
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2025-06-30Back over prevention25V369000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 76 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V596000 · Seat belts
- Recall 21V821000 · Structure
- Recall 22V027000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 22V335000 · Seat belts
- Recall 22V470000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 23V345000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V369000 · Back over prevention
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- 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, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.