The 2022 Outlander is quite new, but early patterns show transmission cooling issues and surprising catastrophic engine failures on the 2.5L—unusual for such low mileage. Most units are still under warranty, but post-warranty owners face steep bills.
Catastrophic Engine Failure (2.5L I4)
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 15,000-60,000 mi
Symptoms: sudden metal knocking or ticking, oil pressure warning light, coolant in oil or vice versa, complete loss of power, seized engine
Fix: Multiple units showing head gasket failure, piston/ring damage, and bearing failures at shockingly low miles. Most require short block replacement or complete rebuild. 18-25 labor hours for short block swap, more for full rebuild. This is warranty territory for most, but post-warranty it's catastrophic.
Estimated cost: $8,500-14,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Leaks
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 20,000-50,000 mi
Symptoms: transmission fluid spots under vehicle, burnt transmission fluid smell, slipping or delayed shifts, check engine light with transmission codes
Fix: External cooler lines and cooler itself fail prematurely. Contaminated fluid can damage CVT if not caught early. 2-3 labor hours for cooler replacement plus full fluid flush. DIY-friendly if you catch it before CVT damage occurs.
Estimated cost: $600-1,200
Transmission Mount Failure
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 25,000-60,000 mi
Symptoms: clunking when shifting from park to drive, excessive engine movement during acceleration, vibration at idle, visible torn rubber on mount
Fix: Front transmission mount separates or tears early, especially on 2.5L models. Simple replacement job, 1.5-2 hours labor. OEM mount recommended as aftermarket doesn't hold up.
Estimated cost: $250-450
Fuel Pump Failure (Subject to Recall)
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: no-start condition, engine stalling while driving, sputtering under load, fuel pump whining noise
Fix: NHTSA recall for fuel pump impeller defect causing sudden failure. If not covered by recall, requires fuel pump module replacement. 2-3 labor hours, must drop tank. Check recall status before paying out of pocket.
Estimated cost: $800-1,400
Rear Camera/Display Malfunction (Recall)
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: backup camera screen goes black, intermittent rear camera display, no image when in reverse, warning guidelines not appearing
Fix: Software glitch causes backup camera to fail displaying. Two separate recalls address this—software update usually fixes it. Free under recall, otherwise dealer-only reprogramming, 0.5-1 hour.
Estimated cost: $150-300
Front Seat Belt Retractor Failure (Recall)
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: seat belt won't retract fully, belt locks up randomly, pretensioner warning light, belt hangs loose
Fix: Retractor mechanism fails to lock properly in crash scenario. Covered under recall—requires complete retractor assembly replacement per side. 1-2 hours labor, but should be free repair.
Estimated cost: $400-700
Owner tips
Check your VIN for all active recalls—this platform has multiple safety-critical campaigns
Monitor transmission fluid condition every 15k miles; dark or burnt fluid means cooler may be leaking
If buying used with 2.5L engine, demand full engine service records and oil consumption test—early failures are real
Extended warranty strongly recommended if buying post-factory coverage; engine and transmission repairs exceed vehicle value quickly
Too new to confidently recommend used—catastrophic engine failures at low miles are alarming, and long-term reliability is unproven; buy CPO with warranty or wait for 2024+ model years.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
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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."
Consequence: 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.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 23V345000
2023-06-06
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 22V470000
2022-07-08
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-003. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · 22V335000
2022-05-13
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-001.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · 21V821000
2021-10-18
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · 21V596000
2021-08-02
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-007.
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