2022 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel/propulsion system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander — 9% of all complaints for this model 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…”
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…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Outlander | 8 | 17% |
| 2019 Outlander | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Outlander | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 Outlander | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Outlander | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Outlander | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 Outlander | 1 | 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.