Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image...
2003-2026 · 23 model years
Mitsubishi Outlander Problems by year
Owners have filed 1,641 complaints about the Mitsubishi Outlander across 23 model years, and it has 41 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (219), while 2005, 2006 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 1,641
- Recalls
- 41
- Crashes
- 131
- Fires
- 10
- Injuries
- 118
- Deaths
- 1
Outlander complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Outlander problems
Mitsubishi Outlander recalls 41
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate...
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering...
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The...
Latest Outlander complaints
I keep having to replace my headlights, which burn out every few months. This should not be happening, and it's cost me a lot of money over the past 8 years to keep replacing them. I am very careful not to touch the new bulbs when changing them, and the bulbs are quite expensive. I've owned 3 other Mitsubishis and have not had this problem. I see there were recalls on 2016 and older models, and my 2018 should be included. I am not happy, and would like this problem covered, since you know it's an issue.
The vehicle is currently experiencing severe hesitation during acceleration, slipping gears, high RPM surging, shuddering, jerking at low speeds, and complete loss of motive power. This behavior represents a critical safety hazard, particularly when merging onto highways or turning across oncoming traffic. I have yet to take it to a dealer due to financial hardship and concern for my safety of driving it to one. It has yet to be inspected. Manufacturer was contacted via email about current issues but have had no response yet. There were no warning lamps when I initially was driving away from dealer.
This wiper issue was recalled in 2018 and repaired. While driving in heavy rain the wipers failed and the same issue was diagnosed. This is a dangerous problem that was not from wear and tear but a defect in the wiper mechanism
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...
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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.
Ive had the car for about a year, the problem I've been noticing is a hesitation when pulling up to a redlight and it changes to green before you come to a stop, and when you press the gas pedal down right there when your rpms go up my car is like missing a beat if that makes sense, also it does it when hard acceleration from a complete stop as well, seems like it might stall out at redlights. I ran a diagnostic test and fault p1609 is popping
Strong Coolant smell outside the vehicle while driving or idling, starting in Jan 2026. Strong fuel vapors smell inside and outside cabin noticed in Mar 2026. The strong fuel smell inside the cabin is causing passengers to have physical symptoms including headaches, sore throat, sinus irritation, and burning eyes. Clothing and hair is saturated with fuel smell after being in the car, even after short trips. It is significantly worse when temps are high. The coolant smell outside the car is very strong while...
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driving and after driving. Neighbors and friends have witnessed both these smells on multiple occasions over the last 7mths. The dealer admits they smell the vapors and insists it is within normal limits. Two sales people at the dealer admitted to us it was a bigger problem and others had complained too. This takes it from a lemon to a recall but they are refusing to work with us further. It been in the dealer service twice for over 3wks for this, and we are told they have exhausted their options and will not accept it for these issues again.
Questions about the Mitsubishi Outlander
Which Mitsubishi Outlander years have the most problems?
Which Mitsubishi Outlander years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (320), engine & cooling (248), electrical system (211) most often.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander have?
NHTSA lists 41 recalls across all Mitsubishi Outlander model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data