2024 Mitsubishi Outlander problems & reliability
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. 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.
1 complaint report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 21% |
| Power Train | 4 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 17% |
| Unknown OR Other | 4 | 17% |
| Engine | 3 | 13% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 13% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 13% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% |
| Steering | 2 | 8% |
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
“The vehicle exhibits an intense, overpowering raw gasoline smell inside the passenger cabin, specifically originating from beneath the rear seat area. When the climate control/AC fan is turned on, raw fuel vapors are siphoned directly out of the dashboard air vents into the faces of the occupants, causing headaches…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jul 31, 2026
“The contact rented a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander from Drivo Car Rental. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound. The contact stated that there was a vibrating sound coming from the hood. The front windshield was fractured on the passenger's side, and the instrument…”
Back Over Prevention · filed Jul 31, 2026
“Front driver seat belt does not retract and has caused damage to door. Vehicle is available for inspection. We are worried that the seatbelt will not function properly in an accident since is does not function properly now. No confirmation by dealer, going in next week for service, however, dealer representative did…”
Seat Belts · filed Jun 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
77 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 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 informs dealers that MMNA is investigating reports of noise and vibration during the steering operation.
TIN-25-37-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 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 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — 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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