2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2022: 212 complaints

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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	52
2016	142
2017	51
2018	55
2019	29
2020	31
2022	212
2023	47
2024	26
2025	14
2026	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 35%

35% of complaints: structure — 75 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hood.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 16%

16% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY

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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

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, 20220610

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, 20220328

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and alarm.

CRASH

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 18 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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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, 20260824

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, 20260722

BACK OVER PREVENTION 8%

8% of complaints: back over prevention — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.

CRASH

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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, 20260819

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210928 — seat belts

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

R 20211019 — structure

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

▮ 2022 — complaint volume: 212

R 20220318 — fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20220707 — seat belts

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

R 20220801 — back over prevention

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

R 20230620 — back over prevention

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

R 20250630 — back over prevention

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 (75 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (34 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ● 2014 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2007 ■ 2003

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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, 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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.