What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The largest group in the NHTSA record is structure, with 76 complaints. Among the named groups, forward collision avoidance and electrical system come next. See the problems section above for what owners describe.

Does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have recalls?

The by-year facts list 10 recalls for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

How many complaints are there for the 2022 Outlander?

NHTSA has 229 owner complaints on file. These are unverified owner reports.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2022 Outlander a reliable year?

Use the by-year comparison section on this page to see how this year stacks up against other years of the same model. Complaints alone do not prove reliability.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 229 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander^[1]. The biggest group names the structure of the vehicle, with 76 complaints^[2].

229owner complaints^[1]

10recalls^[3]

25–27MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4–5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints on file split up by component group, biggest first.

Structure. 76 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the front hood shaking, bouncing or lifting at highway speeds. Some say they checked that it was latched and it was. Some say a dealer visit did not stop it.
Unknown or other. 40 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a named component group.
Forward collision avoidance. 30 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the warning and automatic braking features switching off on their own, or staying silent right before a collision.
Electrical system. 29 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a backup camera screen that goes dark, weak rear alert chimes, and warning lights that come on while driving.
Fuel and propulsion system. 20 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a check engine light after refueling and the vehicle stalling on the road. Some also mention waiting for parts for a recall repair.
Back over prevention. 17 complaints^[10].
Engine. 16 complaints^[11].
Brakes. 16 complaints^[12].

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Outlander is necessarily included.

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut (26V252), April 2026. About 108,046 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut (25V507), August 2025. About 121,529 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Back Over Prevention › Software (25V369), June 2025. About 198,940 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Back Over Prevention › Display Function (23V345), June 2023. About 89,907 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software (22V563), August 2022. About 76,508 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Back Over Prevention › Display Function (22V470), July 2022. About 56,080 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor (22V335), May 2022. About 2,865 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (22V027), January 2022. About 16,616 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars (21V821), October 2021. About 1 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[21]
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor (21V596), August 2021. About 3,735 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[22]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Outlander 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	24 / 31 / 27	$2,500
Outlander 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[23]	24 / 30 / 26	$2,600
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[24]	24 / 30 / 27	$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[25]	23 / 29 / 25	$2,700
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[26]	23 / 29 / 26	$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[27]	23 / 28 / 25	$2,700
Outlander PHEV, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (A1), Regular Gas and Electricity^[28]	26 / 26 / 26	n/a

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	4	5	4	13.7%
SUV AWD^[29]	4	4	5	4	16.9%
SUV FWD^[30]	4	4	5	4	19.1%

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV AWD^[31], SUV FWD^[32].

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[33]	148 hp
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[34]	126 to 168 hp
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.5L 4-cylinder^[35]	181 hp

How 2022 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Outlander model year. The 2022 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	116	6
2004	52	4
2005	19	1
2006	21	1
2007	125	9
2008	58	12
2009	46	13
2010	60	10
2011	88	14
2012	36	10
2013	68	14
2014	86	9
2015	235	12
2016	171	11
2017	78	6
2018	93	6
2019	56	6
2020	57	4
2021	19	3
2022	229	10
2023	58	2
2024	27	1
2025	18	2
2026	6	1

NHTSA's counts for the Outlander show 229 complaints and 10 recalls for 2022^[3]. Among the 25 model years listed, 23 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 1 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2015 (235)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2022 Outlander?

The complaint record for this year is led by the structure group, with 76 complaints^[2]. Forward collision avoidance is smaller at 30 complaints, but it carries the most crash mentions among the top groups^[7]. The by-year facts list 10 recalls for the 2022 model year^[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what owners reported and not as a failure rate. Check the recalls and year comparison sections above before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?: The largest group in the NHTSA record is structure, with 76 complaints^[2]. Among the named groups, forward collision avoidance and electrical system come next^[7]^[8]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
Does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have recalls?: The by-year facts list 10 recalls for this model year^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
How many complaints are there for the 2022 Outlander?: NHTSA has 229 owner complaints on file^[1]. These are unverified owner reports.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander get?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2022 Outlander a reliable year?: Use the by-year comparison section on this page to see how this year stacks up against other years of the same model. Complaints alone do not prove reliability^[1].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

2015 235 complaints, 12 recalls
2016 171 complaints, 11 recalls
2017 78 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 93 complaints, 6 recalls
2020 57 complaints, 4 recalls
2022 this page
2024 27 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 229 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander (14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
76 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Outlander 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
40 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
30 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
29 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 31,624). NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the back over prevention component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 25,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V252, filed April 20, 2026: Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Support Device / Strut. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V507, filed August 7, 2025: Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Support Device / Strut. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V369, filed June 2, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V345, filed June 6, 2023: Back Over Prevention › Display Function. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V563, filed August 2, 2022: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V470, filed July 8, 2022: Back Over Prevention › Display Function. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V335, filed May 13, 2022: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Retractor. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V027, filed January 24, 2022: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V821, filed October 18, 2021: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V596, filed August 2, 2021: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Retractor. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Outlander 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander PHEV, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (A1), Regular Gas and Electricity: 26 MPGe combined, 320 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 148 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 126 to 168 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 181 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: problems, recalls and fuel economy