2022 Mitsubishi Outlander structure problems
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The seat belts are much slower to retract than with other cars, including our 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander we also own. My wife has had the front passenger seat belt get stuck in the door at least 3 times (likely more) which has required us to make multiple stops at the dealership to fix it. This is…”
filed May 8, 2026
“Good flutter at speeds above 45 mph or high winds. NTSB issued but not notified, recall should be issued as this is a safety concern, called dealer who stated a tsb was issued but I was not notified. Due to being out of manufacture warranty I will have to pay cost of hood replacement. Mitsubishi is…”
filed Apr 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center…Campaign 21V821000 · Oct 18, 2021
Related service bulletins
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, 2026This 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, 2026This dealer letter contains FAQS for dealers regarding the hood fluttering warranty extension for 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles.
FAQS HOOD FLUTTERING · Other · issued May 1, 2026This 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, 2026This 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
Structure problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Outlander | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 Outlander | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 Outlander | 7 | 13% |
| 2017 Outlander | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 Outlander | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 Outlander | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 Outlander | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 Outlander | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Outlander | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Outlander | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Outlander | 5 | 9% |
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.