2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems & reliability
213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, alongside 7 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
7 complaints report injuries (10 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles were involved in 24 fatal crashes with 10 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 75 | 35% |
| Unknown / Other | 36 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 26 | 12% |
| Electrical System → | 25 | 12% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 19 | 9% |
| Back Over Prevention → | 16 | 8% |
| Suspension → | 14 | 7% |
| Engine → | 13 | 6% |
| Service Brakes → | 13 | 6% |
| Wheels → | 10 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 24 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 21 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 25,000 miles (middle 50% between 7,000 and 39,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Since the first summer of ownership, a strong gasoline odor enters the passenger cabin. It is worst above roughly 100F ambient, a daily condition in southern [XXX], and is present while driving, while idling with the A/C on, and while the vehicle sits parked. The odor is strong enough that the vehicle cannot be parked…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Aug 30, 2026
“After pumping gas there is a strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle. This is a safety issue for anyone in the vehicle inhaling the fumes. It seems to get stronger when the vehicle is on (for instance at a stop light) the dealership acknowledge this was more common for the 2024 and 2025 models and only a service…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Aug 24, 2026
“The front and rear backup cameras on my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have completely failed, leaving me with a blank, black screen. This creates a severe safety hazard when parking and reversing. My vehicle's VIN explicitly shows an active "Remedy Status: Repair Available" on the official Mitsubishi portal for safety…”
Back Over Prevention · filed Aug 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
189 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The 10 most recent:
This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy fluid leaks from the Rear Shock Absorber.
TSB-24-34-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2026
This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance regarding hood flutter due to a non-reinforced hood and replacement under an extended warranty.
TSB-26-42A-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026
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.
TSB-26-52-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026
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.
TSB-25-27-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026
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.
TSB-26-54-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2026
This Warranty Bulletin sent to dealers, related to TSB-26-42A-002, details the warranty claim submission process and coverage application.
WB2026-008 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued May 1, 2026
This dealer letter contains FAQS for dealers regarding the hood fluttering warranty extension for 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles.
FAQS HOOD FLUTTERING · Other · issued May 1, 2026
This dealer letter informs dealers that MMNA is offering an extended warranty on 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles related to hood flutter.
DEALER LETTER 260501 · Other · issued May 1, 2026
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.
CUSTOMER POSTCARD 260501 · Other · issued May 1, 2026
This Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance regarding hood flutter due to a non-reinforced hood and replacement under an extended warranty.
TSB-26-42A-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 25,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.