Model year
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 217 complaints for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 12 complaints under OUTLANDER PHEV and OUTLANDER SPORT. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (67), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (36), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (24). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined and 45 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 116 complaints
- 2004 52 complaints
- 2005 19 complaints
- 2006 21 complaints
- 2007 125 complaints
- 2008 58 complaints
- 2009 46 complaints
- 2010 60 complaints
- 2011 58 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 45 complaints
- 2015 53 complaints
- 2016 145 complaints
- 2017 51 complaints
- 2018 57 complaints
- 2019 29 complaints
- 2020 31 complaints
- 2021 19 complaints
- 2022 217 complaints
- 2023 50 complaints
- 2024 26 complaints
- 2025 15 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V369000 · Jun 2, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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,…
23V345000 · Jun 6, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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…
22V470000 · Jul 8, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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…
22V335000 · May 13, 2022
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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…
22V027000 · Jan 24, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
21V821000 · Oct 18, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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…
21V596000 · Aug 2, 2021
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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…
Complaints
217 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 14, fire flag on 1, injury field 10, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| OUTLANDER PHEV | 2 | 1 |
| OUTLANDER SPORT | 1 | 11 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.137 | NHTSA photo |
| SPORT SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SPORT SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Outlander 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Outlander PHEV · 2.4L · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 26 | 26 | 26 | 45.0 | 320 | $2,600 |
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