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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

The most common problem on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is body and structure. It has 4.2 times the complaints of a typical Outlander model year.

Year to avoid4.2x the typical complaints
Year score
18/100
Owner complaints
219
Recalls
7
Service bulletins
1931 warranty
Worst area
Body
Fuel economy
25-27mpg

The worst 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Collision warning 13Backup camera 10Fuel smell 10Fuel pump 8Screen failure 8Stalling 7

Recalls 7

Back over prevention: softwareReported June 2, 2025 · 198,940 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 the federal safety agency recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall number 25V369000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: display functionReported June 6, 2023 · 89,907 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 the federal safety agency recall number 25V369.

Recall number 23V345000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: display functionReported July 8, 2022 · 56,080 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 the federal safety agency recall number 25V369.

Recall number 22V470000 · Recall details

Seat belts: rear/other: retractorReported May 13, 2022 · 2,865 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 22V335000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported January 24, 2022 · 16,616 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 22V027000 · Recall details

Structure: body: roof and pillarsReported October 18, 2021 · 1 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 21V821000 · Recall details

Seat belts: rear/other: retractorReported August 2, 2021 · 3,735 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 21V596000 · Recall details

See all 7 recalls for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander 193

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 193 bulletins for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.5L 4‑cylFWD243127
2.0L 4‑cylFWD243027
2.5L 4‑cyl4WD243026
2.0L 4‑cyl4WD232926
2.4L 4‑cyl Plug-in hybridAWD262626
2.4L 4‑cylFWD232925
2.4L 4‑cyl4WD232825

What 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Body, Brakes · MI

Bought this used 2022 Outlander from Carvana Sept 10, 2026 at 58,350 miles for family use. A chain-like rattle began shortly after delivery. An authorized Mitsubishi dealer's R/O 6116238, open Sept 22/closed Sept 30, mileage in 58,939/out 58,940, confirms the RIGHT REAR CALIPER WAS MISSING THE BOLTS CONNECTING IT TO ITS SLIDE PINS. New guide pins/bolts were installed and the noise was gone on a test drive. I report paperwork showed Carvana brake work before delivery. Please investigate whether this condition resulted from pre-delivery repair or failed inspection; the records do not identify who omitted the bolts. The dealer also confirmed hood shaking/flutter above 60 mph, cited TSB 26-42A-002 and a reinforced replacement hood. Its narrative says parts ordered, panel to be painted and customer to return for installation; replacement completion is not established. On Oct 30 the next servicing dealership said Mitsubishi's hood was still awaited. On Oct 31 I reported apparent bending near the windshield and water pooling; no photo or professional causation finding for that new observation is supplied. No federal hood recall has been established. The brake-fastener and hood conditions raised safety concerns for our family. No crash, fire or injury is reported. The car is retained and available for inspection; availability of replaced fasteners is UNKNOWN. Prior warning lamps are UNKNOWN; rattling and hood flutter were symptoms. On Oct 30 I reported just under 62,000 miles and continued driving with restricted family travel. Odd wear on the other rear brake is an owner observation without a second-side diagnosis. Sept 22 in the incident field is the service-intake date; exact earlier symptom-onset date is UNKNOWN. Mileage field is intake mileage. Please review a possible safety defect, noncompliance, improper repair and the hood remedy delay.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Engine · TX

1. Engine Motor Mount. Yes, it is available for inspection. 2. Malfunctions to engine due to the unstable enforcement of engine. 3. Unknown if a reproduced issue. I've owned several vehicles and have never had to replace the motor mounts. In additon this vehicle is a 2022 (4 Years). 4. Yes, it has been inspected by a reputable automotive establishment. I've been provided an estimate for repairs. 5. Yes, I started hearing a knock sound January 8, 2026. I presumed it was shock wear related. But determined to be the motor mount.

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Electrical · TX

I am writing to escalate a severe safety violation by my dealership regarding my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. My infotainment screen is freezing and looping black, which leaves me without a functioning rearview safety camera. I brought the vehicle in for Safety Recall SR-25-001 (the federal safety agency Campaign 25V369), but the software update failed. The dealership is now refusing to order a replacement radio unit, claiming my car is "not covered due to mileage." Safety recalls do not have mileage limits, and this defect is explicitly covered under TSB 2554002 (the 7-year, unlimited-mileage warranty extension for 2020–2022 Outlander touchscreens). I have tried calling 3 times and went in person twice with zero resolution. I need a corporate case manager to immediately contact the dealership and authorize a full hardware replacement.

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of gasoline odor inside the cabin, causing the driver and passengers to experience nausea, and the windows needed to be opened while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred after refueling the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and informed the contact that the issue was unknown. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that an unknown fuel system part needed to be replaced and that a recall associated with the failure would soon be issued. The dealer later contacted the vehicle owner and offered to perform the fuel system repair free of charge; however, the contact was informed that the coverage was contingent upon paying for several unrelated repairs. The contact declined the repairs due to the cost.

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Body · AL

The hood on my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has visibly fluttered, shaken and bounced while driving since I purchased the vehicle used on March 15, 2024, with approximately 80,000 miles. This has been an ongoing condition throughout my ownership, not a single isolated incident. The movement is especially noticeable at highway speeds and can be clearly seen from inside the vehicle while driving. I am concerned that the amount of hood movement could present a safety risk while the vehicle is being operated. I contacted a Mitsubishi dealership regarding the hood flutter and was told they were not aware of this issue. The condition has not been repaired or corrected. Mitsubishi has issued multiple technical service bulletins addressing hood flutter on the 2022 Outlander. Mitsubishi technical information describes hood flutter and bouncing while driving and includes repair procedures intended to address the condition. More recent Mitsubishi technical information also addresses insufficient hood reinforcement on certain 2022 Outlanders and the use of a reinforced hood. There have been no warning lights associated with the condition and no crash, fire or injury. The vehicle is available for inspection. I have video documentation clearly showing the hood visibly fluttering and bouncing while the vehicle is being driven.

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Fuel system · AL

While operating my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, a strong raw gasoline odor began entering the passenger compartment through the HVAC vents. The odor is present while driving but becomes significantly stronger when the vehicle is stopped and idling. After the engine is turned off, the gasoline odor gradually improves. The condition has occurred repeatedly. I am concerned about occupants being exposed to gasoline vapors inside the passenger compartment and the potential safety risk associated with fuel vapors being present during normal vehicle operation. I contacted a Mitsubishi dealership regarding the problem. The dealer advised that the only open recall currently showing for the vehicle is an unrelated software recall. The fuel odor has not yet been diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. Mitsubishi has issued Technical Service Bulletin TSB-25-17-001, “In-Cabin Fuel Smell When Vehicle Is Idling or Being Driven,” for 2022-2024 Outlanders. The bulletin describes fuel evaporation causing an in-cabin fuel odor associated with the location of the canister vent and provides a repair procedure involving the fuel filler tube assembly and vent location. There were no warning lights associated with the condition and no crash, fire, or injury. The vehicle is available for inspection.

Filed Sep 2, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

Strong Gas smell coming into can of car and through air vents when ideling

Filed Aug 30, 2026 · Fuel system · NV

Since the first summer of ownership, a strong gasoline odor enters the passenger cabin. It is worst above roughly 100F ambient, a daily condition in southern [XXX], and is present while driving, while idling with the A/C on, and while the vehicle sits parked. The odor is strong enough that the vehicle cannot be parked in an attached garage in summer because fumes enter the house. A small child rides in this vehicle daily and breathes these vapors in an enclosed cabin. Repairs directed at this problem have been performed seven times since July 2023. The rear vent hose was rerouted. The fuel filler pipe was replaced under factory technical service bulletin TSB-25-17-001, fuel smell in cabin during idling, with the cause recorded as fuel smell from rear evap vent pipe positioning. The cabin filter was replaced and the A/C deodorized, the order stating the work was to help get rid of excess fuel smell from previous repair. A fuel line breather hose was ordered and later installed, the technician recording that the rear vent valve on the fuel filler neck was causing the smell in the cabin. A three-day inspection recorded no fuel smell below 90F but slight smell present after the vehicle sat in the sun at 98F. Most recently the fuel filler neck was replaced again under the bulletin with manufacturer authorization, the repair order stating CONFIRMED CONCERN, fuel smell coming from inside cabin when engine idling and A/C on. The odor was present again the same day that most recent repair was completed and it remains present now. The affected components are available for inspection. No warning lamps have appeared at any point. The manufacturer has an open customer case on this vehicle. Dealer inspections report no visible fuel leak, but the odor has never been eliminated after seven attempts over three years. A second owner of the same model year reported the identical problem to me at the same dealership. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

After pumping gas there is a strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle. This is a safety issue for anyone in the vehicle inhaling the fumes. It seems to get stronger when the vehicle is on (for instance at a stop light) the dealership acknowledge this was more common for the 2024 and 2025 models and only a service alert. Vehicle has been inspected by a service tech. No warning lights are on.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Driver assistance · MO

The front and rear backup cameras on my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have completely failed, leaving me with a blank, black screen. This creates a severe safety hazard when parking and reversing. My vehicle's VIN explicitly shows an active "Remedy Status: Repair Available" on the official Mitsubishi portal for safety recalls SR-25-001, SR-23-001, and SR-22-003.The local dealerships claim the recall was already completed in April. However, if the safety issue was truly and permanently fixed, the "Remedy Status" column would match and say "Completed." Instead, the manufacturer's live system explicitly says "Repair Available," proving my vehicle is legally owed the updated software fix.Despite this clear safety status, Jeremy Franklin Mitsubishi (demanding $182) and Northtowne Mitsubishi (demanding $169) are refusing to perform these safety repairs unless I pay an out-of-pocket diagnostic fee. Mitsubishi Corporate Customer Relations has also refused to stop the dealerships from imposing these illegal financial barriers on an open federal safety recall

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Questions about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

Owners have filed 219 complaints about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, 4.2 times a typical Outlander model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.

What is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander year score?

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander scores 18 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Body and structure, with 77 complaints. Next is driver assistance (38).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

7 recalls, covering back over prevention, seat belts and fuel system, gasoline.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander body?

Yes, 1 recall: 21V821000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mitsubishi Outlander have the most body problems?

The Mitsubishi Outlander model years with the most body complaints are 2022 (77 complaints), 2007 (16 complaints) and 2016 (12 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

Official estimates for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander range from 25 to 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24 city and 31 highway.

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