2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
212 NHTSA owner complaints · 7 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Editor's note
Avoid the 2015, 2016 and 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, which have 234, 169 and 212 complaints and scores of 38, 34 and 34. Buy a 2011 to 2014 car, which score 79 to 88 on between 36 and 88 complaints, or a 2017 to 2020 car, which score 76 to 85 on between 29 and 55. Read the full note on the model page. 2022 specifically: this is one of the years the note above says to approach with care — 212 complaints on record, verdict AVOID.
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Used Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport: the years to avoid, including 2022 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-16.
Owner complaints: 212 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 53.0
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
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.
Make and Model of my car was recalled for a faulty Fuel Pump System, however my car was never listed as being one of those recalled, my fuel has now gone out due to this and I should be able to have this repaired. Car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, will work once jumped, battery and alternator were both tested.
While putting my car in reverse my backup camera froze and then went completely black. I have tried the hard and soft reset with no luck. You can hear the infotainment system trying to load over and over again with a black screen. While researching, I see there was a previous recall for this exact problem that required a software update which mine had right before I bought it used less than a year ago. If the update …
Recalls: 7 campaigns (3 severe)
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 25V369000 | Back Over Prevention:Software | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. |
| 21V596000 | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. |
| 23V345000 | Back Over Prevention:Display Function | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. |
| 22V470000 | Back Over Prevention:Display Function | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. |
| 22V335000 | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. |
| 21V821000 | Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. |
| 22V027000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a mid-size SUV of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 27 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,300
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Structure75 complaints · typical job: Body, subframe or corrosion repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,070–$2,920
- Unknown Or Other36 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Forward Collision Avoidance26 complaints · typical job: Radar or camera module replacement and calibration (3.0 h labour + parts)$780–$2,160
- Electrical System25 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Fuel/Propulsion System18 complaints · typical job: Fuel pump or injector replacement (3.5 h labour + parts)$680–$1,620
- Back Over Prevention16 complaints · typical job: Reversing camera or park-sensor replacement (2.0 h labour + parts)$420–$940
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FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Structure (75 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 34/100, computed from 212 NHTSA complaints and 7 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander's most common problem?
75 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander sit in the Structure group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is body, subframe or corrosion repair: about 6.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $1,070–$2,920 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander cost to run per year?
About $4,537 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $22,685 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 02/06/2025. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other midsize suvs of about the same age.
What will a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorData sources
Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Strong evidence — 212 complaints, 7 recalls on record
- 212 NHTSA complaints on record (53.0/yr of exposure) — worse than a typical year of this model (6.4/yr)
- 7 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems