2023 Mitsubishi Outlander problems & reliability
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 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 vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 10 | 23% |
| Engine | 7 | 16% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 16% |
| Unknown OR Other | 6 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 12% |
| Steering | 5 | 12% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 9% |
| Power Train | 4 | 9% |
| Suspension | 4 | 9% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“While I was driving on 77 south in Charlotte nc rt before exit 11 I heard a scraping and rattling sound then a loud pop. My air pressure immediately came on and dropped to zero for the passenger rear tire. I got off and pulled to the side of the road until road side assistance was able to tow my vehicle. My tire is…”
Tires · filed Aug 3, 2026
“Hey I run over a pothole and. My tire went flat and then the air bag just came out that’s not supposed to happen just from a flat tire that’s a safety hazard”
Seat Belts · filed Jul 30, 2026
“Recall repair did not solve the camera problem. Rear camera and parking assist camera's do not come on. When car is shifted into reverse, camera does not appear. This issue was already reported and I have completed the recall maintenance for this issue and the problem still persists. This is a massive safety…”
Back Over Prevention · filed Jun 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
107 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. The 10 most recent:
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 Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the A-IVI (Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment) to avoid unnecessary unit replacements.
TSB-26-54-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2026
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
TECH TALK 290 · Other · issued Feb 12, 2026
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.
TIN-26-00-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2026
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.
TIN-26-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2026
This Technical Service Bulletin provides remedies to take when noise from the brake caliper is heard during braking or cornering.
TSB-24-35-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 22, 2025
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.
TIN-25-11-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 16, 2025
This Technical Information Notice instructs dealers how to properly install the front bumper cover to prevent detachment.
TIN-25-51-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 21, 2025
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 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has 2 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.
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