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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
Common Problems

Ranked from 107 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Hood Fluttering and Vibrating

    42complaints
    High severityOther

    The hood of the vehicle vibrates and flutters at high speeds, creating a safety hazard.

  2. 2

    Hood Fluttering and Unlatching

    14complaints
    High severityOther

    The hood of the vehicle vibrates and lifts while driving, especially at higher speeds, causing alarm to the driver and passengers.

  3. 3

    Battery and Key Fob Issues

    11complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The car intermittently shuts off due to a dead battery in the key fob.

  4. 4

    Hood Fluttering and Bouncing

    11complaints
    High severityOther

    The front hood vibrates, flutters, and bounces at speeds over 35 mph, creating an unsafe driving condition.

  5. 5

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    7complaints
    High severityOther

    The system fails to provide warnings or apply emergency braking, leading to collisions.

  6. 6

    Engine Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine malfunctions, including engine light warnings and unexpected engine performance issues, leading to potential safety concerns.

  7. 7

    Steering System Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering system problems, including unusual noises and difficulty turning the steering wheel, affecting vehicle control.

  8. 8

    Suspension System Failure

    5complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension system failures, including excessive bouncing and vibrations, leading to a bumpy ride and potential safety risks.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Brake System Malfunction

    4complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Issues with the brake system, including brake failure and electronic parking brake malfunction, leading to potential loss of vehicle control.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Fuel Pump Recall Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Multiple reports of fuel pump recall issues, with customers experiencing delays in receiving necessary parts for repair.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 22V027000

  11. 11

    Service Brake Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The service brakes exhibit excessive wear and produce a loud clunking noise when braking, indicating potential defects.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Unreliable Adaptive Cruise Control

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The adaptive cruise control system intermittently malfunctions, failing to provide proper assistance during highway driving.

Other years & sources

2016 Mitsubishi OutlanderAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.