2023 Mitsubishi OutlanderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-369 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has problems

50 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
Electrical system120
Engine80
Fuel/propulsion system81
Air bags62
Service brakes62
Steering50
Power train51
Forward collision avoidance41
Back over prevention40
6 other systems120

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

2 recalls

2023 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 →

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

2023 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

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander safety ratings

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Outlander owners report

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

My 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has experienced recurring high engine-temperature readings, misfires, and two overheating-related engine shutdowns while driving, creating a risk of unexpected power loss in traffic. The vehicle has been evaluated repeatedly by authorized Mitsubishi dealerships without…
Complaint 11772262 · Oct 19, 2026
The camera does not activate when the car is put into reverse. It also doesn't activate when you are parking the car. The parking camera doesn't show on the screen at all. The recall on this item was repaired on my car but didn't fix the issue and the dealer refused to service it further without…
Complaint 11756554 · Aug 12, 2026
The electrical system in my 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has repeatedly malfunctioned since September 2023. The primary failure involves the dashboard completely shutting down while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in the loss of critical driving information such as speed and system warnings. The…
Complaint 11732587 · Apr 20, 2026

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