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The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is associated with 212 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 9 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Structure & Body, accounting for 57 reports (27% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 2.4l 4-cyl, 2.5l 4-cyl, and 2.4L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 27 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 74 MPGe (26 MPG on gasoline) with up to 24 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 212 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 9 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Structure & Body (57 / 27%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 14 crash / 1 fire / 7 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–27 MPG across 7 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Outlander Sport 2WD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 24 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Outlander Sport 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Outlander Sport 4WD 2L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 23 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Outlander Sport 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Outlander 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Outlander 4WD 2.5L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 24 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Outlander PHEV Plug-in Hybrid 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 76 MPGe (26 MPG) 71 MPGe (26 MPG) 74 MPGe (26 MPG) 24 mi EV (320 mi total) $2,350 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 24 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD —
SUV AWD —
PHEV SUV AWD 13.700000000000001%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander models.
View complete 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Summary of 212 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
212
Crash Reports
14
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
7
Total Injuries
10

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Structure & Body 57 complaints
Electrical System 10 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 9 complaints
Back Over Prevention / Camera 8 complaints
Air Bags 7 complaints (4 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems & component breakdown (76 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V252000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Defect Summary: 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 falling unexpectedly.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
NHTSA Campaign #25V507000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Defect Summary: 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
NHTSA Campaign #25V369000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls & campaign history (9 campaigns) →
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is associated with 9 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

NHTSA records list 212 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Structure & Body, appearing in 57 filings (27% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander range from 25 to 27 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.