AI Damage2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander filed 217 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. The maker issued 189 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 217
- involving a crash
- 14
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 189
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 35% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 12% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 12% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 6 Backover prevention 7% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 6% of all complaints
- 8 Engine 6% of all complaints
- Structure: 76 complaints (35% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 37.
- Electrical system: 26 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 54.
- Forward collision avoidance: 26 complaints (12% of all), 7 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 20 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Service brakes: 16 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · plug-in hybrid · 4 cyl
- automatic, 1-speed
- CVT
Drive: FWD, 4WD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 217 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 76 | 0 | 37 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 1 | 54 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Backover prevention | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| Powertrain | 8 | 1 | 14 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 1 | 22 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Driver was knocked down and fell to ground and Vehicle ran over her legs, coming to a stop with the rear Driver side tire on her leg.
The warning light starts flashing to alert me it is not active, this happened periodically but the dealer was unable to see it happen. Saw it happening so I went to take it to the dealer but didn’t notice the car in front of me due to the flashing light taking my attention and hit the car in front of me.
While backing out of my driveway, the rearview camera did not function properly and there was a collision with a dumpster in the neighbor's driveway. This resulted in the shattering of the back glass and the reordering of the entire back lift gate of the vehicle.
Front end collision, destroyed front quarter panels. Air bags failed to deploy
Front Collision Mitigation System, FCM, failed on frontal impact and airbags did not deploy. Vehicle did not activate audible or display emergency warning signals prior to frontal impact.
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 update failed.
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 refueling the vehicle.
Mitsubishi has issued Technical Service Bulletin TSB-25-17-001, “In-Cabin Fuel Smell When Vehicle Is Idling or Being Driven,” for 2022-2024 Outlanders. The bulletin describes fuel evaporation causing an in-cabin fuel odor associated with the location of the canister vent and provides a repair procedure involving the…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 304 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Outlander has 35 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 217, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy fluid leaks from the Rear…
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance regarding hood flutter due to a non-reinforced…
This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance regarding hood flutter due to a non-reinforced hood and replacement under an extended warranty.
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must…
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must be documented through a Mi-Tech case before any repair or part replacement is performed.
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses the issue of abnormal noise and vibration from…
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses the issue of abnormal noise and vibration from the rear differential assembly and provides the procedure to complete the repair.
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses why the Mi-Pilot Assist/Adaptive Cruise stops…
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses why the Mi-Pilot Assist/Adaptive Cruise stops working and provides guidance to collect and report diagnostic trouble codes.
- This Warranty Bulletin sent to dealers, related to TSB-26-42A-002, details the warranty claim submission…
This Warranty Bulletin sent to dealers, related to TSB-26-42A-002, details the warranty claim submission process and coverage application.
- This dealer letter contains FAQS for dealers regarding the hood fluttering warranty extension for 2022…
This dealer letter contains FAQS for dealers regarding the hood fluttering warranty extension for 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles.
- This dealer letter informs dealers that MMNA is offering an extended warranty on 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander…
This dealer letter informs dealers that MMNA is offering an extended warranty on 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles related to hood flutter.
- This customer postcard sent to owners provides details about a settlement that has been reached in a class…
This customer postcard sent to owners provides details about a settlement that has been reached in a class action lawsuit regarding the hoods in certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance regarding hood flutter due to a non-reinforced hood and…
This Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance regarding hood flutter due to a non-reinforced hood and replacement under an extended warranty.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the A-IVI (Alliance…
This Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the A-IVI (Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment) to avoid unnecessary unit replacements.
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
NHTSA lists 189 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 217. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (16%), warning lights, check engine (13%), fuel system, fuel smell (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA lists 189 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.