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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: problems, recalls and reliability

2 recalls and 46 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel/propulsion system (15% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · 5 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Jun 2025

2
recalls
46
owner complaints
0
fire reports
20,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

NHTSA crash testOverall ★★★★Front ★★★★Side ★★★★★Rollover ★★★★
4-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsOne of the most complained-about Outlander years (#3 of 22, age-adjusted)Problems reported early (median 20,000 mi)

Common problems

Computed from 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)15% · 6 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)12% · 5 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)12% · 5 complaints
Back Over Prevention (backup camera, parking sensors)10% · 4 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)10% · 4 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)10% · 4 complaints
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 r20Owner report · Tires · Aug 2026
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 hazardOwner report · Wheels · Jul 2026
Recall repair did not solve the camera problem. Rear camera and parking assist camera's do not come on. When car is shifted into reverse, camera does not appear. This issue was already reported and I have completed the recall maintenance for this issue and the problem still persists. This is a massive safety liability. I took the car into the dealership and they confirmed the recall maintenance has already been completed. They then charged me $100 to do a diagnostic test, but they couldn't determine why the cameras were failing. I paid $100 and left with nothing fixed.Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Jun 2026
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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 100 miles.Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2026
Extremely heavy steering on highway. Steering wheel slow to return to center and sometimes will stay "locked" into turn, requiring to turn the wheel manually back to center.Owner report · Steering · Feb 2026
A software issue in the Alliance in-vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) Display unit cause the sirven to freeze or display black during a backing eventOwner report · Electrical System · Nov 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel turned blank. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to display while reversing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the infotainment system needed to be replaced. The system was reprogrammed several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,057.Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2025
Clunking/Rattling noise coming from passenger rear of vehicle when hitting bumps and rear of vehicle swaying/swerving. Can hear noise while shaking the car side to side while parked. Only 35000 miles. Rear suspension of vehicle seems soft. Took to the dealer rear was misaligned didn't find any other problems. Continue to have the problem swaying/swerving is still there but not as bad. This could possibly cause driver to loose control.Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2025
Check engine light is on. My car is still under 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. My local mitsubishi dealership closed and the nearest one is hours away. I also have a recall. I have called mitsubishi customer service several times only to be put on hold without the ability to talk to someone to get these problems solved.Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2025
My tire went flat, went to pull over and when my tire went blow , the driver seat airbag came out that's not right because it's no wreck no accident no nothing. I just don't understand what could've went wrong with just a tire going flat on the passenger sideand then the driver seat airbag went off no collision no damage no nothing to vehicle my screen go out in the car I lose power when driving it'll just lose power and now you have to pull over and turn the car off and start it back up. I have taken it in one time before they changed the battery since the battery is not the battery is something electrical.Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2024

When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 2 campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V369000 · Jun 2025

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."

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 FUNCTION23V345000 · Jun 2023

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."

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.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2023 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines2.4L
Cylinders4
FuelElectric
Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system (15% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 20,000 miles or less.

Does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have open recalls?

2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning back over prevention:software. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.