2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software 2022-08-02 · campaign 22V563000 · 76,508 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
Service bulletins (43)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-30 · TSB-25-54-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this revised technical service bulletin instructs dealers to confirm that the sda2 audio unit touch screen is unresponsive, and if confirmed, to replace the sda2 audio unit.
Electrical System 2026-01-30 · PB-25-54-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this parts bulletin provides clarification on the correct part numbers to order / use based upon the situation of repair / replacement.
Electrical System 2026-01-29 · TSB-25-54-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin instructs dealers to confirm that the sda2 audio unit touch screen is unresponsive, and if confirmed, to replace the sda2 audio unit.
Seat Belts 2025-11-21 · TECH TALK 289 · Other
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Electrical System 2025-09-24 · TIN-25-54-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical information notice informs dealers that the apple carplay and android auto icons do not show up on the display when the radio is replaced under warranty extension and how to correct the issue..
Electrical System 2025-03-03 · TSB-25-54-002 · Warranty Program/Extension
this technical service bulletin informs dealers of a warranty extension for an unresponsive touch screen on the sda2 audio unit.
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“when backing up the rear camera display is too dark to see. i have altered the settings for display from auto, to night, to day, and also adjusted the brightness level all the way up, but nothing changes. it remains the same and you can't safely see what is on the camera display. …”
2025-08-26 · Electrical System · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 mitsubishi outlander sport. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the navigational screen failed to function as intended. the contact was unable to connect the cell phone to the infotainment system or use google maps. the failure prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. in addition, the touc…”
2024-11-07 · Unknown Or Other“the back-up camera is barely visible at any time, no matter if it's daylight or dark. it is impossible to see if there is any object behind my vehicle.…”
2024-04-11 · Power Train“entire engine and electrical system failure not corrected with new battery or $30,000 mi. service. once i turn car off, everything freezes up and won’t start again. windows, steering, starter, everything locks up. had to tow it to service 2 times in 3 weeks and they claim they can’t find problem. dangerous!…”
2024-04-10 · Steering“car suddenly freezes and no system works. won’t start, shift, whole electric system gone. happened several times. very dangerous and dealer has no idea what’s wrong. can’t get anyone at mitsubishi to respond. only had car 6 months and it has $36,000 miles.…”
2024-03-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,467 mi“the contact owns a 2022 mitsubishi outlander sport. the contact stated after driving 35 mph, the contact attempted to park the vehicle and heard water gurgling through the engine. the contact also stated that the vehicle had lost a significant amount of gasoline after being refueled and then driving 20 miles to the residence. the contact also state…”
2023-09-19 · Forward Collision Avoidance“i had an accident on 28th may 2023 at 5:00am in my residential area while driving my personally owned mitsubishi outlander sports 2022 model with only about 6800 miles on it at about 25 miles/hr. speed, due to fatigue after coming from long oversees trip! i had my "front collision mitigation" on! my car's right front hit a black truck on its left r…”
2023-06-09 · Unknown Or Other“my windshield has cracked three times i have only had the car for a year these cracks all happened within 6 months of each i do not drive behind trucks i do not have rocks that are coming and hitting it there are no chips and it's always cracking in the same space almost directly in the middle. this has got to be a defect. i have gone to two differ…”
2023-05-16 · Unknown Or Other“the backup camera is too dark and blurry, cannot see anything from it in the daytime. there are no settings to make it brighter. i have cleaned the outside of the camera lense, no change.…”
2023-02-13 · Power Train“whenever i was attempting to pull out into traffic the outlander had little power to the point where in the middle of the turn it hesitated to accelerate so much that i was afraid i would get hit so i had no choice but to swerve over to the shoulder to avoid a collision.i took it to two different mitsubishi dealers and were told by both that they c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.