AI Damage2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 108 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 50
- involving a crash
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 108
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 24% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 16% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 16% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 12% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 12% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 10% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 12 complaints (24% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 33.
- Engine: 8 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 complaints (16% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (12% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Air bags: 6 complaints (12% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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 50 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 | 33 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Backover prevention | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The air bags failed to deploy. The contact struck her head on the front driver's side window and steering wheel, sustaining injuries to the head, back, shoulder, neck, and knee.
The vehicle failed to stop. Emergency Braking failed and I was unable to manually depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle electronics have intermittently have failed, turning everything off in the vehicle including the instrument panel at different times.
the air bags deployed, smoke filled the cabin. After the police arrived and the car was towed, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company took title to the car. We were lucky to survive because the car ran into a cement wall from the sudden acceleration and went up into the trees and then backed down and hit the ground.
My 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has experienced recurring high engine-temperature readings, misfires, and two overheating-related engine shutdowns while driving, creating a risk of unexpected power loss in traffic.
255 45 R20 I had been having tire issues for several days, took car into Mavis tire center and they could not balance it, diagnosing it as separated tire/manufacture defect and advised not to drive as it was unsafe. I called Nexen Tire and advised to take it to one of their dealers which I did(Tire Choice).
The warning went off that the system was not working while I was driving. The call was evaluated by a Mitsubishi Service Center. The Service Center said the Front Bracket for the radar was bent. The Service Center said there is no evidence of a collision to the front end of the car.
The parking camera doesn't show on the screen at all. The recall on this item was repaired on my car but didn't fix the issue and the dealer refused to service it further without significant cost. This is a fundamental safety issue that should be addressed by recall and repaired without cost to the owner.
Our vehicles gas door would not open to get gas. During the 2nd and 3rd repair they damaged our vehicle. Worst of all on the last repair they modified our gas tank. They said they took it off another vehicle. Mine was a locking door now it isn’t.
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 880 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Outlander has 35 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 50, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
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 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 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.
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform scheduled system…
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform scheduled system maintenance to the MUT3-SE software on the specific dates and times listed.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides remedies to take when noise from the brake caliper is heard…
This Technical Service Bulletin provides remedies to take when noise from the brake caliper is heard during braking or cornering.
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers to check for assembly lubricant seepage between the…
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers to check for assembly lubricant seepage between the engine and transmission, and if found, to clean off the residual lubricant.
- This Technical Information Notice instructs dealers how to properly install the front bumper cover to…
- This Parts Bulletin provides return guidance following the revision of Technical Service Bulletin…
This Parts Bulletin provides return guidance following the revision of Technical Service Bulletin TSB-24-35-001 Version 3, related to part number 41097W020P.
- This Technical Service Bulletin (v3) provides instructions to remedy the customer complaint of noise…
This Technical Service Bulletin (v3) provides instructions to remedy the customer complaint of noise coming from brake caliper when braking or cornering.
NHTSA lists 108 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 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 50. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (16%), infotainment or screen glitches (14%), knocking, grinding or other noise (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA lists 108 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 2023 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 2023 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.