Mitsubishi · Outlander Sport · 2022
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
1
Recall
11
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 recall and 11 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 3 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 11 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are unknown or other (3), engine and engine cooling,fuel system, gasoline (1), forward collision avoidance (1).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 11
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
19.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 22V563000August 02, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
11 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 26, 2025
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 prevent...
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STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 10, 2024
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.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Apr 9, 2024
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...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 15, 2024
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 refue...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2, 2023
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...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jun 8, 2023
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...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
May 28, 2023
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 Collisio...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 15, 2023
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 1, 2023
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.
POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 12, 2022
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...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
NHTSA has received 11 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport are unknown or other (3 reports), engine and engine cooling,fuel system, gasoline (1 reports), forward collision avoidance (1 reports).
Does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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