2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander.

20202023
Complaints
296
per 10K Sold
72.3
US Sales
40,940
Crashes
23
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#165 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:400 mi
#221 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:42,971 mi
Crash-related:1
#318 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Body Structure
65
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
400
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
42,971
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
200
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
900
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
30,000
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,100
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,667
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,793
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,847
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
200
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Alarm
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~368,144 vehicles.

25V369000Back Over Prevention:software
~198,940 affected

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."

23V345000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~89,907 affected

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."

22V470000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~56,080 affected

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."

22V335000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor · Seat Belts:front:retractor
~2,865 affected

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."

22V027000Fuel Pump
~16,616 affected

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.

21V821000Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~1 affected

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."

21V596000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor · Seat Belts:front:retractor
~3,735 affected

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."

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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has 296 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 65 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (65 complaints, avg 400 mi); Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 42,971 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (18 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 11,129 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander include 23 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 368,144 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Outlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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