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All cars · Mitsubishi Outlander · 2022

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index199100 = average car
Complaints196NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold79,036U.S. model year
Per 100K sold248complaints
Complaint rank#7 of 8among the 8 scored Mitsubishi Outlander model years (2003–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 430 and 28,000 miles. Median 7,000, from 23 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure36%
Automatic emergency braking16%
Electrical11%
Backup camera8%
Fuel system8%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
196131607

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 7

  • 25V369000 Jun 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • 23V345000 Jun 2023 Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.

  • 22V470000 Jul 2022 Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-003. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.

  • 22V335000 May 2022 Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.

  • 22V027000 Jan 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

    Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-001.

  • 21V821000 Oct 2021 Structure / Body / Roof And Pillars

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."

    Risk. In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.

  • 21V596000 Aug 2021 Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-007.

Manufacturer communications 189

Mitsubishi filed 189 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Technical Service Bulletin explains a failure of the driver side door mirror switch and…
  • This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to remedy a door ajar warning light that…
  • This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers a hood flutter may occur on 2022…

Crash ratings by version

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

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.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2019341440,775Brakes
2020341029,096Airbags
202219919679,036Body structure
2023855049,182Electrical
2024582652,228Electrical
2025–1742,189Automatic emergency braking

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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