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2022 Mitsubishi OutlanderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 219 owner complaints about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the structure. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-369 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid7.0× the Outlander median · #1 of 21 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 67%Owner complaints21922 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has problems

219 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure770
Forward collision avoidance267
Electrical system261
Fuel/propulsion system201
Back over prevention163
Service brakes141
Engine140
Suspension140
Wheels100
14 other systems6010

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

67%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-369 · Jun 2, 2025 · 198,940 vehicles · 132,821 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2025 Q1

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 23V-345 · Jun 6, 2023 · 89,907 vehicles · 73,909 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2024 Q2

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-470 · Jul 8, 2022 · 56,080 vehicles · 48,434 repaired

Risk. An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2024 Q2

Front: retractor

Recall 22V-335 · May 13, 2022 · 2,865 vehicles · 2,549 repaired

Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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86%repaired · 2023 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 22V-027 · Jan 24, 2022 · 16,616 vehicles · 14,217 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2023 Q3

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 21V-821 · Oct 18, 2021 · 1 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2023 Q2

Front: retractor

Recall 21V-596 · Aug 2, 2021 · 3,735 vehicles · 3,328 repaired

Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Outlander year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outlander median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander safety ratings

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Outlander owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Bought this used 2022 Outlander from Carvana Sept 10, 2026 at 58,350 miles for family use. A chain-like rattle began shortly after delivery. An authorized Mitsubishi dealer's R/O 6116238, open Sept 22/closed Sept 30, mileage in 58,939/out 58,940, confirms the RIGHT REAR CALIPER WAS MISSING THE…
Complaint 11775469 · Nov 3, 2026
The hood on my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has visibly fluttered, shaken and bounced while driving since I purchased the vehicle used on March 15, 2024, with approximately 80,000 miles. This has been an ongoing condition throughout my ownership, not a single isolated incident. The movement is…
Complaint 11766082 · Sep 22, 2026
The seat belts are much slower to retract than with other cars, including our 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander we also own. My wife has had the front passenger seat belt get stuck in the door at least 3 times (likely more) which has required us to make multiple stops at the dealership to fix it. This is…
Complaint 11736452 · May 8, 2026

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