2023 Mitsubishi Outlander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6) · Service Brakes (5) · Electrical System (4)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-06-02 · campaign 25V369000 · 198,940 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-06-06 · campaign 23V345000 · 89,907 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.
Service bulletins (108)
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.
Suspension 2026-08-19 · TSB-24-34-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this revised technical service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy fluid leaks from the rear shock absorber.
Seat Belts 2026-07-16 · TSB-26-52-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must be documented through a mi-tech case before any repair or part replacement is performed.
Power Train 2026-06-18 · TSB-25-27-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin sent to dealers addresses the issue of abnormal noise and vibration from the rear differential assembly and provides the procedure to complete the repair.
Lane Departure: Warning 2026-05-08 · TSB-26-54-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin sent to dealers addresses why the mi-pilot assist/adaptive cruise stops working and provides guidance to collect and report diagnostic trouble codes.
Electrical System 2026-04-06 · TSB-26-54-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the a-ivi (alliance in-vehicle infotainment) to avoid unnecessary unit replacements.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-02-12 · TECH TALK 290 · Other
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Showing the 6 most recent of 108 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-19 · Power Train“my 2023 mitsubishi outlander has experienced recurring high engine-temperature readings, misfires, and two overheating-related engine shutdowns while driving, creating a risk of unexpected power loss in traffic. the vehicle has been evaluated repeatedly by authorized mitsubishi dealerships without identifying the underlying cause. air in the cooli…”
2026-10-07 · Air Bags · 87,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2023 mitsubishi outlander. while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed and t-bone another vehicle that ran a red light. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact struck her head on the front driver's side window and steering wheel, sustaining injuries to the head, back, shoulder, neck, and knee. the contact’s dau…”
2026-10-01 · Tires:tread/Belt“255 45 r20 i had been having tire issues for several days, took car into mavis tire center and they could not balance it, diagnosing it as separated tire/manufacture defect and advised not to drive as it was unsafe. i called nexen tire and advised to take it to one of their dealers which i did(tire choice). they wanted me to buy a new tire and giv…”
2026-08-29 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“the vehicle failed to stop. emergency braking failed and i was unable to manually depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the vehicle electronics have intermittently have failed, turning everything off in the vehicle including the instrument panel at different times.…”
2026-08-25 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“the warning went off that the system was not working while i was driving. the call was evaluated by a mitsubishi service center. the service center said the front bracket for the radar was bent. the service center said there is no evidence of a collision to the front end of the car.…”
2026-08-12 · Unknown Or Other“the camera does not activate when the car is put into reverse. it also doesn't activate when you are parking the car. the parking camera doesn't show on the screen at all. the recall on this item was repaired on my car but didn't fix the issue and the dealer refused to service it further without significant cost. this is a fundamental safety issue …”
2026-08-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“our vehicles gas door would not open to get gas. during the 2nd and 3rd repair they damaged our vehicle. worst of all on the last repair they modified our gas tank. they said they took it off another vehicle. mine was a locking door now it isn’t. since this was done the vehicle smells of gas when you fill it up and the miles to empty is off about…”
2026-08-03 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems“while i was driving on 77 south in charlotte nc rt before exit 11 i heard a scraping and rattling sound then a loud pop. my air pressure immediately came on and dropped to zero for the passenger rear tire. i got off and pulled to the side of the road until road side assistance was able to tow my vehicle. my tire is p255/45 r20…”
2026-07-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“you ca. have gas in the car and it still just cut off and say no gas and it be gas in their …”
2026-07-30 · Wheels“hey i run over a pothole and. my tire went flat and then the air bag just came out that’s not supposed to happen just from a flat tire that’s a safety hazard…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.