Worst 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Body Structure
Electrical Faults
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 65 | — | — | 400 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | — | 42,971 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 18 | 4 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 24,667 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 7 | — | — | 9,793 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 34,847 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | 1 | — | 200 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Alarm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~368,144 vehicles.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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."
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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