2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Structure (76), Unknown Or Other (36), Electrical System (26).
Key takeaways
- 217 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 76 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 12% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 26 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 9% |
| Back Over Prevention | 16 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 7% |
| Suspension | 14 | 6% |
| Engine | 13 | 6% |
| Wheels | 10 | 5% |
| Steering | 9 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 8 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-15
I am writing to escalate a severe safety violation by my dealership regarding my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. My infotainment screen is freezing and looping black, which leaves me without a functioning rearview safety camera. I brought the vehicle in for Safety Recall SR-25-001 (NHTSA Campaign 25V369), but the software u...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-24
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of gasoline odor inside the cabin, causing the driver and passengers to experience nausea, and the windows needed to be opened while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred after ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-22
While operating my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, a strong raw gasoline odor began entering the passenger compartment through the HVAC vents. The odor is present while driving but becomes significantly stronger when the vehicle is stopped and idling. After the engine is turned off, the gasoline odor gradually improves. The...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.