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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the body and structure (35% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Outlander model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Body and structure
76 complaints · 35%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the hood fluttered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, and the dealer test-drove the vehicle and recorded a video of the failure for the manufacturer. The contact was informed that there was…
Other or unspecified
36 complaints · 17%Fuel system
28 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH on the highway, an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the RPM was revving while the vehicle was idle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was included…
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 22v027000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the failure occurred after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, a strong fuel odor was…
Driver assistance
26 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the…
Electrical
26 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: adas, ignition.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 15-20 MPH on a steep incline, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and felt firm. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the contact received one key fob and the contact was informed that a second key fob had to be purchased. The contact purchased a new key fob however, the key fob could not be programmed because the software was a…
Backup camera
16 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking, sensing system.
Brakes
16 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 15-20 MPH on a steep incline, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and felt firm. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated intermittently. After depressing the accelerator pedal, the warning light turned off. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with the front passengerâs side…
Engine
14 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power. The vehicle failed to start. The contact added additional fuel. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number…
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The RPM's increased. In addition, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. O warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
Backup camera: software
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.
Fix: 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. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23v345 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full defect summary
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."
Backup camera: display function
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.
Fix: 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. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25v369.
Full defect summary
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."
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25v369.
Full defect summary
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."
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-21-007.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (76 complaints); other or unspecified (36 complaints); fuel system (28 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 2, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?
- It is the most complained-about Outlander model year since 2000, with 217 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.