2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
213 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 66 of 213 complaints (31.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 22 | 10.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 5.2% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 4.7% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 3.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 66 |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 18 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Suspension | 13 |
Structure:Body: 66; Unknown Or Other: 36; Electrical System: 23; Fuel/Propulsion System: 19; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 18; Engine: 13; Service Brakes: 13; Suspension: 13
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 187 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 18 |
2021: 30; 2022: 74; 2023: 37; 2024: 30; 2025: 24; 2026: 18
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11439846 · 2021-11-09 (November 9, 2021)
Bought this New 2022 Outlander 10/01/2021, but on 11/07/2021, the car's software suddenly disabled the Adaptive Cruise Control function and Forwad Collsion Warning when i driving on the highway. I tried to drive to a safe place, stop the car and restart it, and the warnings disappeared. But after driving for a few dozen miles, the warning suddenly reappeared. Then the following function and collision prevention function are all disabled, if the front vehicles suddenly brakes and slows down on the highway, my car will probably crash directly int…
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Owner report 11448929 · 2022-01-26 (January 26, 2022)
THE SEAT BELTS SOME TIMES IT DOESNT WORK PROPERTY AND ALSO THIS CAR DOESNT BRAKE AUTOMATIC IF IS A CLOSER OBJECT NEAR ME IN THE FRONT AND IN THE BACK DOSENT STOP ADBRUPT IF IS SOMETHING IN THE Bag additional if im over my lane not always said that im wrong so im been see alot problems and also the back seats are not safety the kids can not put their feets im not happy with this problems and it have a lot and i bought brand new but still giving problems im really not happy this car soesnt have enought space
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Owner report 11483051 · 2022-09-06 (September 6, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 15-20 MPH on a steep incline, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and felt firm. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact's wife engaged the electronic parking brake but the vehicle continued rolling onto a two-lane highway. The contact's wife turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact's wife then veered to the side of the road. The co…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11483051 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483207 · 2022-09-07 (September 7, 2022)
The first incident happened prior to knowing about the fuel pump recall. My 16 year old was driving home with other 3 younger children and the vehicle just stopped driving while they were on the interstate. Thankfully he handled the situation well and was able to coast to the shoulder safely. At only 16 and a new driver, things could have gone very badly. I never dreamed my children would be in such a dangerous situation in my brand new vehicle. The vehicle would not do anything. I could not even lock the doors. It had to be drug onto a w…
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Owner report 11461834 · 2022-04-22 (April 22, 2022)
Both front Struts bearing are rattling in every corner or bump stopper when driving. Was notify since the second week of buying and they replace the parts but it get worst. Hood fluttering, Gas smell in the cabin when you are park with the a/c on after 20 minutes. Engine lose power the last month and they have to update the computer software. The cellphone wifi charger presented problem and they have to update the software once again because lost signal and wasn't charging.
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Owner report 11467578 · 2022-06-05 (June 5, 2022)
Hood flutter at any speed, back struts leak oil now the SUV feel unsafe to drive car shake and feel losing control when driving in the highway, steering wheel is super sensitive quick turns this makes the SUV feel nervous and busy and is making worse the problem with the struts current miles on the car 9,452
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Owner report 11480286 · 2022-08-19 (August 19, 2022)
My outlander is not 1 year old yet, I have 3 thousand miles on my dash, and I hear noises in the steering wheel, in the dash, in the passenger seat, in the back seats, I hear air coming in the window behind the driver It's very sad for a new car.
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Owner report 11458387 · 2022-03-25 (March 25, 2022)
Back in October 2021 the vehicle in question stopped functioning while driving with our 12 year old and 10 months old baby in the back seat, a warning of engine malfunction showed up on the dashboard almost causing an accident. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and after a few days they didn't find anything. 5 months later and 7000 miles later we received the safety recall letter for what we believe is the same issue we had last year. In addition and after many calls an a few visits to the dealership they haven't been able to address nor …
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Owner report 11484875 · 2022-09-16 (September 16, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the gears shifted intermittently and the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result of the failure the contact waited for a few seconds before restarting the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was advised to schedule an appointment online due to the hours of operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Num…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11484875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11474304 · 2022-07-16 (July 16, 2022)
4wd error. You can feel a small kick from the transmission before the error occurs.
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