https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mitsubishi Outlander. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:50:02 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2178656 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (VIN [XXX] ). On five separate occasions between December 2025 and February 2026, my vehicle ran completely out of fuel despite the dashboard displaying between 18 and 48 miles of remaining driving range. Four of these events occurred on active highways, resulting in sudden loss of engine power and creating immediate col https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177867 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The radio system failed two years ago Many drivers with the same car have similar problem. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177441 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT transmission went out https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177620 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177627 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177684 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The seatbelt retraction system failed to retract fast enough, which caused the seatbelt to become jammed in the passenger door. This resulted in damage to the passenger front and back door and opening of the passenger door. Yes, the vehicle and the affected components (seatbelt assembly and passen https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177055 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sometimes when I am backing up, the rear backup camera will go dark, switch to something random (such as music screen) or freeze (I.e. it shows a clear path behind me while backing up but the screen is just frozen). This is a significant safety issue because if someone is relying on a backup camera to maneuver, and a kid walks behind the car, the driver would not notice the kid if the screen fro https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177056 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT If headlights are in auto position or were on prior to car starting (I.e. they were left in on position last time car was on), the headlights sometimes do not turn on even though the headlight icon is illuminated. Basically, headlights sometimes say they are on even though they are not. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177057 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While on even a slight hill, sometimes the car rolls back if I am not moving forward. For example, if ai am stopped at a red light, the car will roll backwards (instead of not moving or going forward). It’s an automatic transmission so this should not occur. I.e. the transmission is already starting to go out b4 35k miles. There are also instances of one wheel “dragging” or delayed propulsion co https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2177058 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The music will all of a sudden start blasting, volume will randomly start increasing, phone calls (connected to car) will randomly end, voice activation will randomly activate on car. This can surprise driver and could cause an issue. For example, random metal music randomly turning on in the car can be unexpected. When a call ends randomly (caused by car system randomly ending) it could cause d https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2176252 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was coming to a stop from 40 mph and CLUNK!!! The cross member on my suspension is rusted so severely that the wheel and steering column are in danger of being ripped apart. The car has 104,927 miles on it and is well cared for. Mitsubishi has recalls on this cross member part for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander and other years in states that use salt on the roads. I feel this part is defective and https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2175276 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. On hot/warm days when I start my vehicle it will run then die and give me the code for Mass air sensor which I replaced but it keeps doing it; the check engine will stay on for a while then turn off until it does it again. 2. When driving and I go over a speed bump the suspension grinds or does a hard squeaking noise. 3. The USB in the center console stops working at times or when move the char https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2175277 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. On hot/warm days when I start my vehicle it will run then die and give me the code for Mass air sensor which I replaced but it keeps doing it; the check engine will stay on for a while then turn off until it does it again. 2. When driving and I go over a speed bump the suspension grinds or does a hard squeaking noise. 3. The USB in the center console stops working at times or when move the char https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2175278 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. On hot/warm days when I start my vehicle it will run then die and give me the code for Mass air sensor which I replaced but it keeps doing it; the check engine will stay on for a while then turn off until it does it again. 2. When driving and I go over a speed bump the suspension grinds or does a hard squeaking noise. 3. The USB in the center console stops working at times or when move the char https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2175148 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Extremely heavy steering on highway. Steering wheel slow to return to center and sometimes will stay "locked" into turn, requiring to turn the wheel manually back to center. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2173492 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The drivers seat-back tilts back slowly on its own. Ill move the seat-back upright before I start driving and it'll slowly tilt back on its own while im driving. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2172151 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2172152 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2172153 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2170320 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a safety concern involving complete airbag non-deployment in a frontal collision. On January 9, 2026 I was involved in a frontal collision while driving my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The impact caused significant front-end damage, and the vehicle was subsequently deemed a total loss by the other driver’s insurance company. None of the airbags deployed, including the driver and pas https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2164639 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V507000 (Structure) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2163888 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that upon testing the battery, it was determined that the battery was not the cause of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V027000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an indep https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2163889 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that upon testing the battery, it was determined that the battery was not the cause of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V027000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an indep https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2162542 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT At about 52,000 miles August 26, 2025- September 2, 2025 for rpm going low and high in idle and check engine light came on replaced engine coil #4 Sept 4, 2025- October 9, 2025 Coolant in engine Failed 2 compression test Needs head gasket repair Instructed to take head off Send head to machine shop to have valves checked Never sent valves to machine shop Replacing engine December 26, 2025 Engi https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2160961 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT This model of vehicle (2022) has a known hood flutter that cannot be repaired. It's possible the hood latch could fail and the hood will fly up/open while the vehicle is in motion. My vehicle registration acknowledges a recall but it is not for the hood flutter. I've done research and it is identified on the internet that dealerships know this hood issue exist. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2159007 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 
I believe the locks should be recalled my Lock Actuatora on my 2020 Mitsubishi outlander keeps going out……both my passenger front and back are out for a second time. And driver side doesn’t always unlock and lock with the key fob. All have been fixed before and it has been less than a year after being fixed. This is a safety issue and I think they need to put a recall out! https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2159008 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 
I believe the locks should be recalled my Lock Actuatora on my 2020 Mitsubishi outlander keeps going out……both my passenger front and back are out for a second time. And driver side doesn’t always unlock and lock with the key fob. All have been fixed before and it has been less than a year after being fixed. This is a safety issue and I think they need to put a recall out! https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2157860 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH over a pothole, the driver's side and passenger side curtain airbags erroneously deployed. The contact stated that no collision had occurred prior to the air bags deployment. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failures. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2153287 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V507000 (Structure); however, the liftgate gas springs had failed and were replaced prior to the recall. The manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement, and the contact mailed the required documents as requested by the manufacturer. The contact later followed up with the manufacturer, https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-outlander#complaint-2153413 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving my vehicle, the roads were snowy so was traveling slowly. I attempted to slow down a little more, when I pushed on the brake there was absolutely no response, usually you can feel and even hear the brakes (abs) functioning, there was nothing. I also tried to steer, again, no response, the vehicle continued straight, we went into a ditch and rolled on our side. I tried to put down