2022 Mitsubishi Outlander forward collision avoidance problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2 issues contributed to accident: 1st - Vehicle did not go into Park when button on gear shift was pushed. Driver did not notice that vehicle remained in Drive and exited the vehicle. 2nd - Vehicle did not automatically engage the emergency brake/park mode it is designed to do when Vehicle is in…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“Automatic Emergency Breaking sometimes occurs while driving in rainy weather even when there are no obstructions in the front of the vehicle. This causes spinouts and exccessive wear and tear on break pads and rotors. Also, many shops and dealerships are having issues with putting 2022 year model…”
filed May 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 Outlander | 4 | 9% |
| 2020 Outlander | 6 | 19% |
| 2019 Outlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Outlander | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 Outlander | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.