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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 11 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, describing incidents dated September 3, 2022 to May 26, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
  • Power Train 4 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 4 complaints
  • Electrical System 3 complaints
  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11684514 · Filed

    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.

  • ODI #11683120 · Filed

    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 prevented the driver from…

  • ODI #11623966 · Filed

    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.

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Engine Stall From Control Unit Software Error

NHTSA #22V563000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported August 2, 2022 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 76,508 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-22-004 · Owners notified August 24, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years

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