The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander's elevated safety profile includes 7 recall campaigns and 201 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

201

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V0270002022-24-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

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

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21V5960002021-02-08

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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."

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

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21V8210002021-18-10

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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."

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

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22V3350002022-13-05

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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."

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

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22V4700002022-08-07

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

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."

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

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23V3450002023-06-06

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

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."

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

View at NHTSA

25V3690002025-02-06

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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."

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has accumulated 201 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with structure leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Structure56

02Unknown Or Other18

03Electrical System10

04Air Bags7

05Fuel/propulsion System7

201 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel Economy

25–27mpg combined

23-26city

26-31hwy

$1,600-$1,750/yr

With 7 configurations tested, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ranges from 25 to 27 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Outlander 2WD - Automatic (AV-S8)

27mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Outlander Sport 2WD - Automatic (AV-S6)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Outlander 4WD - Automatic (AV-S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Outlander PHEV - Automatic (A1)

26mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city26 hwy~$1,700/yr9/10 Clean

Outlander Sport 4WD - Automatic (AV-S6)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Outlander Sport 2WD - Automatic (AV-S6)

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Outlander Sport 4WD - Automatic (AV-S6)

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

23 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

35States

36%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 16% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

89516%

PAPennsylvania

57310%

TXTexas

4939%

DEDelaware

2765%

MNMinnesota

2625%

CACalifornia

2304%

DCWashington DC

1773%

OHOhio

1693%

MDMaryland

1603%

NCNorth Carolina

1603%

GAGeorgia

1503%

AZArizona

1312%

ILIllinois

1242%

SDSouth Dakota

1172%

TNTennessee

1142%

MIMichigan

1102%

COColorado

1092%

NYNew York

1082%

SC88

NJNew Jersey

821%

CTConnecticut

801%

RI78

MO77

OK59

WA58

NH55

VT55

NV54

OR52

UT50

KY41

WV39

LA39

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. There are 7 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

NHTSA shows 7 recall campaigns for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

You'll get between 25 and 27 MPG combined from the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

STRUCTURE problems top the list with 201 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.