According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2007-2026 Mitsubishi Outlander has 26 documented known issues, with 16 rated critical. The most serious are Tailgate Gas Spring Cylinder Corrodes Internally and Can Rupture or Drop the Liftgate (Recalls 25V507 / 26V252) ($0-$400 repair), Defective Engine Control / Power Supply Relay Causes Stall, Power Loss or Overheating (Recall 17V609 / SR-17-005) ($0-$250 repair), Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000), Fuel Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall (Recall 22V027), Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Deactivates Early (Child-Seat Recall 21V596), Cracked Accessory Belt Tensioner Can Strand the Outlander (Recall 18V069), Hydraulic Unit ECU Software Defect Can Disable ABS, Stability Control and Automatic Emergency Braking (Recall 18V621). at .
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."
Campaign #25V36900002/06/2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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."
Campaign #23V34500006/06/2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
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What are the most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2007-2026 Mitsubishi Outlander has 26 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Tailgate Gas Spring Cylinder Corrodes Internally and Can Rupture or Drop the Liftgate (Recalls 25V507 / 26V252), Defective Engine Control / Power Supply Relay Causes Stall, Power Loss or Overheating (Recall 17V609 / SR-17-005), Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000). Of these, 16 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
The 2007-2026 Mitsubishi Outlander has 26 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 16 issues are rated critical: Tailgate Gas Spring Cylinder Corrodes Internally and Can Rupture or Drop the Liftgate (Recalls 25V507 / 26V252) and Defective Engine Control / Power Supply Relay Causes Stall, Power Loss or Overheating (Recall 17V609 / SR-17-005) and Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000) and Fuel Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall (Recall 22V027) and Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Deactivates Early (Child-Seat Recall 21V596) and Cracked Accessory Belt Tensioner Can Strand the Outlander (Recall 18V069) and Hydraulic Unit ECU Software Defect Can Disable ABS, Stability Control and Automatic Emergency Braking (Recall 18V621) and Salt-Belt Front Cross Member Corrosion — Control Arm Detachment Recall (20V279) and Forward Collision Mitigation Software Holds Brakes Too Long (Recall 18V620000) and Parking Brake Shafts Can Corrode and Bind — Rollaway Risk (Recall 20V741) and Parking Brake May Not Hold Due to Corroded Rear Caliper Actuator Shafts (Recall 18V070) and CVT Transmission Premature Failure and Hood Flutter and Bounce at Highway Speed (Latch/Weatherstrip Defect) and Phantom / False Automatic Emergency Braking (Forward Collision Mitigation) and PHEV Regenerative Brake System (RBS) Fault Drops the Car into Limp Mode Mid-Descent and 6B31 3.0L V6 Uses a Timing BELT, Not a Chain — Missed Interval Destroys Later Interference Engines. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
Repair costs for known Mitsubishi Outlander issues range from $0 to $7,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Tailgate Gas Spring Cylinder Corrodes Internally and Can Rupture or Drop the Liftgate (Recalls 25V507 / 26V252), typically costs $0-$400 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
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NHTSA recall 21V596000 covers 3,735 model-year 2022 Outlander vehicles whose right-front and both second-row passenger automatic locking retractors may deactivate before the webbing is fully retracted, potentially leaving a child restraint unsecured. Recall 22V335000 covers an additional 2,865-vehicle 2022 population with the same ALR behavior. Both are FMVSS 208 noncompliance recalls and use VIN-controlled inspection and seat-belt-assembly replacement as necessary.
Common Symptoms
2022 Outlander VIN checked against both ALR campaigns
right-front and both second-row passenger assemblies identified
dealer inspection and replacement history documented
How to Fix
Check the VIN for both 21V596000 / SR-21-007 and 22V335000 / SR-22-002. An authorized Mitsubishi dealer will inspect the right-front and both second-row passenger seat-belt assemblies and replace affected assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Do not buy a retractor or seat-belt assembly from this page; recall eligibility and the dealer inspection result control the remedy.
Mitsubishi recalled 2017-2018 Outlander models built with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and/or the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system because the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been loaded with incorrect software. On an affected Outlander, that faulty ECU software can stop a safety system from intervening when it should — automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function. NHTSA lists 58,916 vehicles for the campaign as a whole, which also covers other 2018 Mitsubishi models; that number is campaign-wide and is not a count of Outlanders. Because the brake and stability systems are the ones affected, NHTSA states the defect increases the risk of a crash.
Common Symptoms
Automatic emergency braking does not intervene when it should
ABS does not activate during hard or slippery-surface braking
Electronic Stability Control fails to intervene
Brake Auto Hold does not hold the vehicle as expected
How to Fix
The fix is free at any Mitsubishi dealer: the dealer reprograms the Hydraulic Unit ECU with the corrected software. Mitsubishi's number for this campaign is SR-18-008 and owner notification began October 16, 2018. If you bought the Outlander used, or aren't sure the update was ever done, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether it is still open, or call MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
Mitsubishi recalled 2017-2018 Outlander models built with the pedestrian-detecting Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system because of incorrect software in the FCM electronic control unit (ECU). On affected Outlanders, the FCM-ECU can keep applying the brakes for longer than the situation calls for, continuing to brake even after the pedestrian it detected is no longer there. NHTSA lists 9,166 units for the campaign as a whole, which also covers other Mitsubishi models; that figure is campaign-wide and is not a count of Outlanders. Mitsubishi's internal number for the recall is SR-18-007, and the remedy became available October 16, 2018.
Common Symptoms
Forward Collision Mitigation braking continues after the pedestrian or obstacle is gone
Unexpectedly prolonged automatic braking event
Sudden rapid deceleration, worsened if the driver adds brake pedal pressure in response
How to Fix
The fix is a free FCM-ECU software reprogram at any Mitsubishi dealer under recall 18V620000 (Mitsubishi campaign SR-18-007). No parts are replaced -- the dealer flashes updated software to the forward collision mitigation control unit. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your Outlander is included and whether the reprogram has already been performed; if you need help, Mitsubishi customer service is at 1-888-648-7820.
Multiple NHTSA complaints describe the Outlander's Forward Collision Mitigation system warning and applying hard automatic braking with no obstacle present, including a 2022 SEL that decelerated from 70 mph and another that slowed itself without driver input. False triggers occur on highway curves and in rain or heavy dew that confuse the radar/camera sensors, creating rear-end collision risk.
Common Symptoms
Automatic emergency braking with no vehicle ahead
Sudden hard braking on open highway or curves
False collision warnings in rain or heavy dew
System misreads vehicles in adjacent lanes as directly ahead
How to Fix
Update the ADAS/FCM software at the dealer and have the front radar and windshield-mounted camera inspected, cleaned, and recalibrated. Drivers can temporarily disable Forward Collision Mitigation where false activations are dangerous, but a software update/recalibration is the proper remedy.
If your 2008-2011 Outlander has a 4B1-series engine, it is part of Mitsubishi recall 14V562000. On these engines a single belt-and-pulley arrangement turns the alternator, the cooling fan and — on vehicles so equipped — the power steering pump. Mitsubishi found the pulleys can wear unusually, letting the belt detach. Once the belt is gone the alternator no longer charges the battery, the battery drains, and the engine can stall, which is the crash risk NHTSA cites. The recall population of 165,923 vehicles is the total for the entire campaign across all the Mitsubishi models it names, not an Outlander-specific count; the 2011 Outlander Sport was covered as well.
Common Symptoms
Drive belt detaches from the engine
Battery goes flat / charging system stops working
Engine stall
Heavier steering if the power steering pump is belt-driven
How to Fix
Have it done free of charge at a Mitsubishi dealer under recall SR-14-009. The dealer swaps the original belt for a rubber drive belt and checks the drive pulleys, replacing any that are excessively worn. Owner notification started October 15, 2014, so on a vehicle this age the work may already have been completed — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure, or call Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
On 2008-2012 Outlanders fitted with the 4B11 or 4B12 four-cylinder engine, the flange of the automatic drive belt tensioner may crack. A cracked flange lets the accessory drive belt detach from the engine. For the driver, the sequence is what matters: with the belt off, the battery begins to discharge and the engine eventually stalls, which NHTSA identifies as an increased risk of a crash — losing the engine on a highway ramp or in an intersection is the scenario behind the high severity rating. Coverage depends on the engine, not just the year, so V6 Outlanders and other engine variants are outside this campaign. Mitsubishi's filing counts 141,053 vehicles, but that figure is campaign-wide across every model in the recall, not an Outlander-only number.
Common Symptoms
Drive belt detaches from the engine
Battery goes flat / discharges while driving
Engine stalls
How to Fix
The fix is free at any Mitsubishi dealer under recall 18V069000 (Mitsubishi's own number is SR-18-001). The dealer removes the original belt tensioner and installs a replacement with a revised, stronger flange shape; there is no charge for parts or labor. Notices went out starting March 27, 2018. Because the Outlanders involved are now well into the used market, check your specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls rather than assuming a previous owner had it done — recall repairs stay free indefinitely and follow the vehicle, not the buyer. Questions can go to Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
A recurring and expensive owner mistake on V6 Outlanders: buyers and even some independent shops assume a modern V6 has a timing chain, so the belt never gets changed. The 6B31 3.0L V6 fitted to the Outlander runs a rubber timing belt with a service interval around 105,000 miles. Worse, the design changed: early 2007-2009 engines used pistons with valve reliefs and are non-interference, so a snapped belt merely stranded the car, while later 6B31s are interference — a broken belt lets the pistons hit open valves and typically bends valves and damages guides. Mitsubishi enthusiast forum threads are full of owners discovering the belt only after it fails, and of 'belt or chain?' confusion threads. The 2.4L four-cylinder in the same body is chain-driven, which is exactly why the confusion persists.
Common Symptoms
Engine cranks but will not start after a bang or rattle
Sudden loss of power while driving
Rattling or squealing from the front timing cover
Rough running with multiple misfires after a timing event
Crank/cam correlation fault stored
How to Fix
Verify what your engine has before assuming: if it is the 3.0L V6, it is a belt. Replace the timing belt, tensioner, idler pulleys and water pump as a kit at the specified interval (roughly 105k miles, or on age if the car is old and low-mileage — the belt degrades with time and heat cycles, not just miles). Get the previous owner's records; if there is no documented belt service and the car is near or past the interval, treat it as due. If a belt has already broken on a 2010-or-later V6, do a compression or leak-down test before spending money — bent valves usually mean cylinder head removal, and on a high-mileage car a used engine is often cheaper than the head repair.
What you need to fix it
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Gates PowerGrip 6B31 timing component kit with water pump TCKWP339
OEMGates TCKWP339
page explicitly fits 2007-2020 Outlander 3.0L V6 and lists belt, tensioner, hydraulic tensioner, idler, water pump, bracket, bushing, bolt, washer and metal gasket. Confirm VIN/en
Mitsubishi TSB-22-13-001 covers 2022 Outlander vehicles built before December 16, 2021. The check-engine light or an Engine Malfunction / Power Reduced Service Now warning may appear while idling or driving, with P0401, P0404 or other codes, because the engine ECU requires countermeasure software. The bulletin directs technicians to save and erase codes, diagnose hard codes that will not clear, perform the reflash first for the applicable population and diagnose further only if codes persist.
Common Symptoms
2022 VIN and pre-December 16, 2021 build date verified
ALL-DTC result and software level captured
warning and codes rechecked after applicable ECU reflash
How to Fix
Verify the VIN, build date, ECU software level and stored codes against TSB-22-13-001. Preserve the ALL-DTC result and diagnose any applicable hard code that will not clear, then have a qualified Mitsubishi technician reprogram the engine ECU with the specified countermeasure software and confirm operation. Do not buy an EGR valve, sensor, wiring harness or ECU from this page; persistent codes after the applicable reflash require their own documented diagnosis.
Mitsubishi recalled certain 2016 Outlander vehicles because the rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts may have been peeled off during assembly. With that protection gone, water that gets past the rear brake caliper boot can reach the parking brake operating shafts and corrode them. A corroded shaft can bind, leaving the parking brake unable to engage or release fully. NHTSA lists 21,758 vehicles for the campaign as a whole, which also covers the Outlander Sport; the figure is campaign-wide and is not a count of Outlanders. Mitsubishi's internal number for the recall is SR-20-005, and owner notification letters went out May 4, 2021.
Common Symptoms
Parking brake does not fully engage — vehicle can roll away when parked
Parking brake does not fully release / feels stuck
Corrosion at the rear brake caliper parking brake operating shaft
How to Fix
The repair is free at any Mitsubishi dealer: the dealer replaces the rear brake caliper assemblies on affected 2016 Outlanders. If you did not receive the May 2021 owner letter, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether recall 20V741000 (Mitsubishi SR-20-005) is still open on your vehicle, then call the dealer to schedule. Mitsubishi customer service can also be reached at 1-888-648-7820.
Mitsubishi recalled 2014-2016 Outlander models because water can get into the rear brake calipers. Once inside, the parking brake actuator shaft corrodes and can bind. On an Outlander with a bound actuator shaft, the parking brake may not engage or release fully — so a vehicle parked on a slope can roll away unexpectedly, which is why NHTSA treats this as a crash risk. The campaign (NHTSA ID 18V070000, Mitsubishi's own number SR-18-002) covers 170,354 vehicles in total across every model and year included in the recall.
Common Symptoms
Parking brake does not engage fully or feels like it isn't holding
Parking brake will not release fully after being set
Vehicle moves or rolls when parked on a slope
How to Fix
The repair is free at any Mitsubishi dealer. The dealer inspects the rear brake calipers and replaces the parking brake boot and lever, or the caliper body itself, depending on what the inspection finds; the rear caliper piston assembly is replaced as well. Owner notification began March 27, 2018. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your Outlander is still open for this recall, or call Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 and reference SR-18-002.
The PHEV blends friction braking with motor regeneration through the RBS control unit, which cross-checks wheel speed sensors, the brake stroke sensor and the motor controllers. If any of those inputs disagrees — most commonly a failing rear wheel speed sensor, but also a dragging caliper that makes actual deceleration exceed what the system commanded — the RBS unit faults out. Owners on the PHEV forum describe the RBS warning appearing on a long descent, followed immediately by 'safe mode' with no acceleration available, sometimes accompanied by an 'EV system service required' message after running on the engine. The car still stops (friction brakes remain), but the sudden loss of drive on a grade or in traffic is the safety concern.
Common Symptoms
RBS warning light and brake system message
Vehicle drops into safe/limp mode with no acceleration
Warning appears on long downhill descents
ABS and stability control lights on simultaneously
Grabby or inconsistent brake pedal feel
How to Fix
Scan for stored chassis codes before replacing anything: an RBS complaint very often traces to one wheel speed sensor or a corroded tone ring rather than the RBS unit itself. Check for a sticking caliper on the same corner, and inspect the rear sensor harness where it flexes at the trailing arm. Replacing the offending wheel speed sensor clears the RBS fault in most reported cases. If codes point at the brake actuator or RBS ECU itself, that assembly is a dealer-level replacement and is expensive. Do not simply clear the code and drive — the fault repeats under the same conditions.
The steel cylinder of each tailgate gas spring is protected only by a heat-shrink resin sleeve. Salt water works its way under the spring's dust cap, sits against the bare cylinder wall and corrodes it. Because the cylinder holds high-pressure gas, a corroded wall can either lose pressure — so the liftgate no longer holds itself up and falls on whoever is loading the cargo area — or rupture outright. Mitsubishi first recalled 91,697 vehicles in 28 salt-belt states plus DC in 2025 (25V507 / SR-25-002), then expanded the campaign nationwide in April 2026 to 108,046 vehicles after finding corrosion outside the salt belt.
Common Symptoms
Liftgate slowly drifts down or will not stay open
Liftgate falls quickly when released
Hissing from the strut when opening the tailgate
Visible rust streaks or a swollen resin sleeve on the strut cylinder
Loud bang from the rear hatch area
How to Fix
Free recall repair: the dealer replaces both left and right tailgate gas springs with revised units whose steel cylinders carry an anti-corrosion coating. Do not substitute cheap aftermarket struts on a recall-eligible car — the recall part is the corrected design. Until it is done, prop the liftgate manually rather than trusting it, and re-check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls since the covered population was expanded.
4th-gen Outlander owners report the hood visibly flutters, shakes, and bounces at highway speed or in strong headwinds, feeling as though it could unlatch and fly open. The defect stems from the hood-latch/bumper-stop design and weatherstripping; Mitsubishi issued a TSB (latch/bumper-stop adjustment, weatherstrip and later reinforced-hood replacement) that owners report did not reliably resolve it, and a class-action lawsuit over the defect proceeded and reached a preliminary settlement.
Common Symptoms
Hood shakes or flutters at 50+ mph
Hood bounces in strong headwinds or over bumps
Visible gap or movement at the leading edge of the hood
Sensation the hood could pop open while driving
How to Fix
Have the dealer perform the Mitsubishi hood TSB (hood-latch and bumper-stop adjustment, weatherstrip replacement, and in later revisions a reinforced-hood replacement). If flutter persists, document it with NHTSA and check eligibility under the Outlander hood-defect class-action settlement, since the published fix was widely reported as incomplete.
The panoramic/power sunroof tray is not sealed — it is designed to catch water and route it out through four drain hoses, two down the A-pillars and two down the rear quarter panels. The front hoses exit behind the front inner fender liners, where road spray packs them with grit, and the tray corners collect pollen and tree debris. Once a hose blocks, the tray overflows at the corner and the water goes where it wants: down the A-pillar trim onto the front carpet, out through the headliner leaving brown stains, or into the B-pillar. Owners frequently discover it after a touch-free car wash or the first heavy rain. Because the water lands on floor-mounted electrical connectors and modules, a neglected drain turns into a much larger electrical bill.
Common Symptoms
Water dripping from the headliner or overhead console
Soaked front or rear carpet after rain or a car wash
Brown water stains spreading on the headliner
Musty smell and fogged interior glass
Water in the footwell near electrical modules
How to Fix
Do not chase it with sealant around the glass — the glass is supposed to leak. Open the roof, pour a cup of water into each tray corner and see which corner backs up. Clear the blocked hose with low-pressure compressed air or a soft weed-trimmer line fed gently from the top (never a stiff wire — the hose nipples on the tray crack). Front hoses are reached by dropping the front inner fender liner; rear hoses by pulling the cargo-area side trim. Then dry the carpet and jute padding completely, or you get mould and corroded connectors. Cleaning the drains annually is the actual prevention.
A relay supplier used an improper maintenance procedure on its welding machine, so internal welds inside several relays used in the Outlander's engine-bay relay box were made incorrectly and can lose proper electrical conduction. Depending on which relay is affected, the result differs: failure of the engine control unit relay kills the engine while driving and the vehicle cannot be restarted; failure of the relay feeding the MIVEC variable valve lift assembly triggers a check engine light and reduced power; failure of the radiator fan relay stops the cooling fan and lets the engine overheat. Because it is a manufacturing defect in a specific production batch rather than a wear item, failures show up suddenly and at low mileage.
Common Symptoms
Engine stalls while driving and will not restart
Check engine light with reduced engine power
Engine overheats because the radiator fan never comes on
No crank / no start after the vehicle sat
Intermittent complete electrical dropout of one system
How to Fix
Covered by NHTSA safety recall 17V609000 (Mitsubishi campaign SR-17-005) — the dealer replaces the affected relays free of charge regardless of mileage or ownership history. Check the VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls; if the campaign was never performed, book it before chasing the symptom. Outside the recall population, a stall-and-no-restart on these cars is worth testing at the relay box first (swap in a known-good identical relay) before condemning the ECU, crank sensor or fuel pump — relays are a fraction of the cost of the parts they mimic.
The PHEV isolates its CHAdeMO fast-charge port from the traction pack with quick-charge contactors. An abnormal-current event during a DC fast charge session — a station that drops or spikes current, or a handshake that aborts mid-session — can weld the negative quick-charge contactor closed. Once welded, the EV-ECU can no longer prove the fast-charge circuit is isolated, so it sets P101C and throws 'EV system service required'; owners on the PHEV forum report the fault appearing immediately after a fast charge, sometimes with the charging station itself reporting 'failure to communicate with vehicle'. AC (Type 1/Type 2) charging often still works, which is what makes people mis-blame the charge point rather than the car.
Common Symptoms
'EV system service required' warning immediately after DC fast charging
CHAdeMO session aborts or never starts
Charging station shows 'failure to communicate with vehicle'
AC charging still works normally
Reduced EV range or turtle/limp mode
How to Fix
Read the code with a PHEV-capable tool — a generic OBD reader will not return P101C. Mitsubishi issued a service bulletin covering fast-charge abnormal-current detection, and in a number of cases a software update to the EV/charging control resolves the fault, so ask the dealer for the current calibration first. If the contactor is physically welded, the quick-charge contactor assembly has to be replaced by a high-voltage-qualified technician. Interim workaround owners use: charge on AC only and avoid the fast charger that triggered it.
The Outlander PHEV can experience accelerated battery capacity degradation and intermittent charging failures. The battery management system occasionally refuses to initiate charging or terminates sessions prematurely, particularly in extreme temperatures.
Common Symptoms
Electric range decreasing over time
Charging session failing to start
Battery temperature warning
Reduced EV mode availability in cold weather
How to Fix
Avoid frequent DC fast charging to preserve battery health. Keep the battery between 20-80% state of charge for daily use. Update the BMS software at the dealer. Have the 12V auxiliary battery tested, as a weak 12V battery can cause charging failures.
NHTSA recall 23V345000 covers certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles whose A-IVI software can prevent the backup-camera image from appearing. NHTSA recall 25V369000 replaces and expands that campaign to certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles because the image may freeze or fail to appear. Both are FMVSS 111 noncompliance recalls; vehicles repaired under 23V345 require the newer 25V369 remedy.
Common Symptoms
VIN and both recall histories verified
blank versus frozen rearview image documented
post-remedy camera, wiring, power, network and A-IVI diagnosis separated
How to Fix
Check the VIN for open campaign 25V369000 / SR-25-001, including vehicles previously repaired under 23V345000 / SR-23-001. An authorized Mitsubishi dealer will update the A-IVI software free of charge. If the VIN is not covered or the image still fails after the current recall remedy, preserve codes and test the camera, wiring, power, network and A-IVI separately. Do not buy a camera, harness or infotainment unit from this page; recall status and the failed path must be confirmed first.
Fourth-generation Outlander and Outlander PHEV owners (2022+) report the 12V auxiliary battery repeatedly going flat, sometimes leaving the car dead in a day or two, even on nearly new vehicles and with the traction battery fully charged. Identified culprits on owner forums include the OEM infotainment/radio head unit failing to fully sleep, a driver's seat control module intermittently drawing current, a WiFi/telematics module, and a charging logic that tops up the 12V battery on a fixed daily timer rather than by voltage - so a low battery may never recover. Distinct from the high-voltage traction-battery issues.
Common Symptoms
Dead 12V battery / no-start after sitting 1-2 days
No dash lights, vehicle won't power on
Repeated battery replacements not fixing the drain
Infotainment or seat module suspected of not sleeping
Battery drains even shortly after full charge (PHEV)
How to Fix
Diagnose parasitic draw with a multimeter (fuse-pull method) to isolate the offending circuit; check for infotainment/seat-module software updates at the dealer. Replace a degraded 12V battery (vented AGM type on PHEV) and verify DC-DC/alternator charging. Some owners fit a battery maintainer for vehicles parked for extended periods. Dealers have addressed specific VINs with module reprogramming.
What you need to diagnose it
The fix here starts with a test, not a part — which repair you need depends on what the test finds.At least one code uses a manufacturer-specific format. No scanner recommendation is shown because family-level coverage cannot prove it can read that code.
UNI-T UT210E Low-Current DC Clamp Meter
1 mA resolution on the 2 A range — a 0.1 A meter reads a 50 mA drain as zero
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Testing and isolating the fault is DIY work. Replacing or reprogramming a control module is not — most are VIN-programmed, so a new one does nothing until a shop codes it to your car. Check for an open recall or service bulletin before buying anything.
The new-generation Outlander infotainment system experiences screen freezing, wireless Android Auto/CarPlay disconnections, and slow response to touch inputs. The system occasionally requires a vehicle restart to recover from a frozen state.
Common Symptoms
Touchscreen freezing
Wireless phone projection disconnecting
Slow menu navigation
Backup camera delayed display
How to Fix
Update to the latest firmware via USB or dealer. Perform a factory reset to clear corrupted data. Use wired connections for CarPlay/Android Auto if wireless connections are unreliable.
If your 2008-2013 Outlander has ever lived in a road-salt state, it is part of Mitsubishi recall 20V279000 (Mitsubishi campaign SR-20-003). Salt water exposure corrodes the front cross member — the structural crossbeam the front lower control arms bolt into. As that corrosion progresses, a front lower control arm can pull free of the cross member. NHTSA's stated consequence is blunt: a detached front control arm can cause loss of vehicle control and a crash. Coverage is registration-based rather than sales-based: an Outlander originally sold in, or at any point registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia or Wisconsin is included. The recall covers about 141,200 vehicles campaign-wide across every Mitsubishi model named in it.
Common Symptoms
Sudden loss of control if a front lower control arm separates from the cross member
Heavy rust/corrosion visible on the front cross member under the front of the vehicle
How to Fix
This is a free dealer repair. Book the Outlander in under recall SR-20-003 and the dealer will inspect the front cross member; light corrosion is treated with a sealing/anti-corrosion agent, while heavier corrosion means the front cross member is replaced with a new one. Owner notification started August 7, 2020. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the recall is still open on your vehicle, or contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
The Outlander develops front suspension clunking and knocking noises over bumps and rough roads. Worn front stabilizer bar end links and strut mount bearings are the primary culprits, with noise appearing as early as 30,000 miles.
Common Symptoms
Clunking over bumps
Knocking noise during turns
Rattling from front suspension
Noise worse on rough roads
How to Fix
Replace the front stabilizer bar end links and strut mounts. Inspect the lower control arm bushings while the suspension is apart. OEM replacement parts are recommended as some aftermarket components have fitment issues.
What you need to fix it
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Moog front stabilizer-bar end link K750385
OEMMoog K750385
Confirmed loose/noisy front end-link branch for 2014-2020 Outlander Fitment/availability: The inspected direct page explicitly fits 2007-2020 Outlander and identifies front Moog K750385. Apply to the card's 2014-2020 years only after iso…
Confirmed front upper-strut mount/bearing noise branch for 2014-2020 Outlander Fitment/availability: The inspected direct page explicitly fits 2014-2020 Outlander and includes the front mount and bearing. Confirm the noisy side, strut/sp…
NHTSA recall 22V027000 and Mitsubishi campaign SR-22-001 cover certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may have been fused incorrectly, which can cause the pump to fail; fuel-pump failure can stall the engine and increase crash risk. NHTSA lists 16,616 potentially affected vehicles. This is a VIN-controlled safety recall, not a diagnosis that every 2022 Outlander fuel pump is defective.
Common Symptoms
2022 Outlander VIN and recall status verified
recall completion history documented
non-recall fuel-pressure and electrical diagnosis kept separate
How to Fix
Check the VIN for open recall 22V027000 / SR-22-001. An authorized Mitsubishi dealer will replace the recalled fuel pump free of charge. If the VIN is not covered or symptoms remain after recall completion, preserve codes and test fuel pressure, electrical supply and engine controls before assigning a component. Do not buy a fuel pump, control module or wiring repair from this page; recall eligibility and the actual failed path must be confirmed first.
The Jatco CVT in the Outlander is prone to premature failure, particularly under heavy loads and in hot climates. The CVT belt and pulleys wear prematurely, leading to slipping, shuddering, and eventual complete transmission failure, often between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.
Common Symptoms
Transmission shuddering during acceleration
Loss of power at highway speeds
Whining noise increasing with speed
CVT overheating warning
How to Fix
Change CVT fluid every 30,000 miles using Mitsubishi DiaQueen CVTF-J4. Avoid aggressive driving and towing near maximum capacity. If the CVT fails, replacement with a remanufactured unit is more cost-effective than rebuild.
Fourth-generation Outlander (2022+, GN platform shared with Nissan Rogue) owners report windshields and side door glass cracking spontaneously or from minor road impacts, often within the first weeks of ownership. NHTSA complaints and CarComplaints entries describe cracks appearing with no visible rock strike, including glass cracking while the vehicle sits in a driveway, and multiple owners describe the OEM glass as thin/'cheap.' Because the windshield houses the forward camera for Forward Collision Mitigation and lane assist, replacement requires ADAS recalibration, driving cost well above a standard windshield.
Common Symptoms
Windshield crack appears with no known impact
Long cracks spreading from edge of glass
Front driver or passenger door glass cracking while driving
Crack appearing within first weeks of ownership
Stress cracks originating near the frit/edge band
How to Fix
No recall or TSB addresses the glass quality; replacement is the only fix. Owners use insurance/comprehensive glass coverage. Aftermarket OEM-equivalent windshields plus mandatory ADAS camera recalibration; some owners report better durability with aftermarket laminated glass. Document repeat cracks for potential goodwill/lemon claims.
The AC compressor in the Outlander is prone to premature failure, with the internal clutch bearing seizing or the compressor developing internal leaks. Failure typically occurs between 60,000 and 90,000 miles, leaving the vehicle without air conditioning.
Common Symptoms
AC blowing warm air
Clicking or grinding from compressor
Intermittent cooling
Refrigerant leak detected
How to Fix
Replace the AC compressor, receiver/drier, and expansion valve as a complete system. Flush the AC lines to remove debris from the failed compressor. Use the correct PAG oil specification for the replacement unit.
What you need to fix it
Only diagnosis- and fitment-reviewed repair parts are linked here.
UAC short A/C compressor replacement kit CK5562
OEMUAC CK 5562 (CO 29091C / EX 529498C / RD 11189C)
Confirmed-compressor replacement branch for listed 2014-2020 Outlander 2.4L 4J12 applications Fitment/availability: The inspected direct page identifies the QS90 six-groove compressor, drier and expansion-device kit for listed 2014-2020 …
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."
Campaign #21V59600002/08/2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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."
What year Mitsubishi Outlander is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2007-2026 Mitsubishi Outlander with 26 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
What is the 2014-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Tailgate Gas Spring Cylinder Corrodes Internally and Can Rupture or Drop the Liftgate (Recalls 25V507 / 26V252)?
The steel cylinder of each tailgate gas spring is protected only by a heat-shrink resin sleeve. Salt water works its way under the spring's dust cap, sits against the bare cylinder wall and corrodes it. Because the cylinder holds high-pressure gas, a corroded wall can either lose… Repairs typically run $0-$400. Severity: high.
What is the 2015-2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Defective Engine Control / Power Supply Relay Causes Stall, Power Loss or Overheating (Recall 17V609 / SR-17-005)?
A relay supplier used an improper maintenance procedure on its welding machine, so internal welds inside several relays used in the Outlander's engine-bay relay box were made incorrectly and can lose proper electrical conduction. Depending on which relay is affected, the result d… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: high.
What is the 2008-2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000)?
If your 2008-2011 Outlander has a 4B1-series engine, it is part of Mitsubishi recall 14V562000. On these engines a single belt-and-pulley arrangement turns the alternator, the cooling fan and — on vehicles so equipped — the power steering pump. Mitsubishi found the pulleys can we… Severity: high.
What is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall (Recall 22V027)?
NHTSA recall 22V027000 and Mitsubishi campaign SR-22-001 cover certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may have been fused incorrectly, which can cause the pump to fail; fuel-pump failure can stall the engine and increase crash risk. NHTSA l… Severity: high.
What is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Deactivates Early (Child-Seat Recall 21V596)?
NHTSA recall 21V596000 covers 3,735 model-year 2022 Outlander vehicles whose right-front and both second-row passenger automatic locking retractors may deactivate before the webbing is fully retracted, potentially leaving a child restraint unsecured. Recall 22V335000 covers an ad… Severity: high.
What is the 2008-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Cracked Accessory Belt Tensioner Can Strand the Outlander (Recall 18V069)?
On 2008-2012 Outlanders fitted with the 4B11 or 4B12 four-cylinder engine, the flange of the automatic drive belt tensioner may crack. A cracked flange lets the accessory drive belt detach from the engine. For the driver, the sequence is what matters: with the belt off, the batte… Severity: high.
What is the 2017-2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Hydraulic Unit ECU Software Defect Can Disable ABS, Stability Control and Automatic Emergency Braking (Recall 18V621)?
Mitsubishi recalled 2017-2018 Outlander models built with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and/or the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system because the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been loaded with incorrect software. On an affected Outlander, that faulty ECU… Severity: high.
What is the 2008-2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Salt-Belt Front Cross Member Corrosion — Control Arm Detachment Recall (20V279)?
If your 2008-2013 Outlander has ever lived in a road-salt state, it is part of Mitsubishi recall 20V279000 (Mitsubishi campaign SR-20-003). Salt water exposure corrodes the front cross member — the structural crossbeam the front lower control arms bolt into. As that corrosion pro… Severity: high.
What is the 2017-2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Forward Collision Mitigation Software Holds Brakes Too Long (Recall 18V620000)?
Mitsubishi recalled 2017-2018 Outlander models built with the pedestrian-detecting Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system because of incorrect software in the FCM electronic control unit (ECU). On affected Outlanders, the FCM-ECU can keep applying the brakes for longer than th… Severity: high.
What is the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Parking Brake Shafts Can Corrode and Bind — Rollaway Risk (Recall 20V741)?
Mitsubishi recalled certain 2016 Outlander vehicles because the rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts may have been peeled off during assembly. With that protection gone, water that gets past the rear brake caliper boot can reach the parking brake operating s… Severity: high.
What is the 2014-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Parking Brake May Not Hold Due to Corroded Rear Caliper Actuator Shafts (Recall 18V070)?
Mitsubishi recalled 2014-2016 Outlander models because water can get into the rear brake calipers. Once inside, the parking brake actuator shaft corrodes and can bind. On an Outlander with a bound actuator shaft, the parking brake may not engage or release fully — so a vehicle pa… Severity: high.
What is the 2007-2020 Mitsubishi Outlander CVT Transmission Premature Failure?
The Jatco CVT in the Outlander is prone to premature failure, particularly under heavy loads and in hot climates. The CVT belt and pulleys wear prematurely, leading to slipping, shuddering, and eventual complete transmission failure, often between 60,000 and 100,000 miles. Repairs typically run $3,000-$7,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Hood Flutter and Bounce at Highway Speed (Latch/Weatherstrip Defect)?
4th-gen Outlander owners report the hood visibly flutters, shakes, and bounces at highway speed or in strong headwinds, feeling as though it could unlatch and fly open. The defect stems from the hood-latch/bumper-stop design and weatherstripping; Mitsubishi issued a TSB (latch/bu… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Phantom / False Automatic Emergency Braking (Forward Collision Mitigation)?
Multiple NHTSA complaints describe the Outlander's Forward Collision Mitigation system warning and applying hard automatic braking with no obstacle present, including a 2022 SEL that decelerated from 70 mph and another that slowed itself without driver input. False triggers occur… Severity: high.
What is the 2014-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Regenerative Brake System (RBS) Fault Drops the Car into Limp Mode Mid-Descent?
The PHEV blends friction braking with motor regeneration through the RBS control unit, which cross-checks wheel speed sensors, the brake stroke sensor and the motor controllers. If any of those inputs disagrees — most commonly a failing rear wheel speed sensor, but also a draggin… Repairs typically run $150-$3,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2007-2020 Mitsubishi Outlander 6B31 3.0L V6 Uses a Timing BELT, Not a Chain — Missed Interval Destroys Later Interference Engines?
A recurring and expensive owner mistake on V6 Outlanders: buyers and even some independent shops assume a modern V6 has a timing chain, so the belt never gets changed. The 6B31 3.0L V6 fitted to the Outlander runs a rubber timing belt with a service interval around 105,000 miles. Repairs typically run $700-$5,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2014-2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Quick-Charge (CHAdeMO) Contactor Welds Shut — DC Fast Charging Fails with P101C?
The PHEV isolates its CHAdeMO fast-charge port from the traction pack with quick-charge contactors. An abnormal-current event during a DC fast charge session — a station that drops or spikes current, or a handshake that aborts mid-session — can weld the negative quick-charge cont… Repairs typically run $150-$2,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2018-2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Battery Degradation and Charging Issues?
The Outlander PHEV can experience accelerated battery capacity degradation and intermittent charging failures. The battery management system occasionally refuses to initiate charging or terminates sessions prematurely, particularly in extreme temperatures. Repairs typically run $0-$5,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Rearview Backup Camera Image Blank or Frozen (Recalls 23V345 / 25V369)?
NHTSA recall 23V345000 covers certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles whose A-IVI software can prevent the backup-camera image from appearing. NHTSA recall 25V369000 replaces and expands that campaign to certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHE… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Malfunction / 'Power Reduced' Warning from ECU Software (False P0401/P0404, TSB-22-13-001)?
Mitsubishi TSB-22-13-001 covers 2022 Outlander vehicles built before December 16, 2021. The check-engine light or an Engine Malfunction / Power Reduced Service Now warning may appear while idling or driving, with P0401, P0404 or other codes, because the engine ECU requires counte… Severity: medium.
