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All cars · Mitsubishi Outlander Sport · 2022

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints11NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain36%
Automatic emergency braking36%
Electrical27%
Speed control9%
Lane assist9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 22V563000 Aug 2022 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module / Software

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.

    Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.

Manufacturer communications 43

Mitsubishi filed 43 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them to diagnose and test drive…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD24 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)4WD23 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD23 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)4WD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAuto (A1)AWD26 / 26 / 26Regular$2,400
2.5L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)FWD24 / 31 / 27Regular$2,300
2.5L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)4WD24 / 30 / 26Regular$2,400

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2011–2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 8.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring3630K
Infotainment, battery & electrical7345K
Oil changes & service2102K
Heat, A/C & blend door245K
Transmission & shifter243K
Fuel pump, filter & tank112K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x419K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201925933,644Brakes
2020541528,836Seat belts
2021391334,216Electrical
2022–11–Transmission & drivetrain
2023–7–Brakes
2024–1–Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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