2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: owner complaints and recalls

Analysis of 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.

40
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
3
Injuries
80.0
Severity index

Severity index 80.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.

Among the 80 2023 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander ranks 29 of 80 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 64% of its model-year peers. See the full 2023 ranking.

What actually fails

ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1025.0%
ENGINE717.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM615.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER615.0%
SERVICE BRAKES512.5%
STEERING512.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION410.0%
SUSPENSION410.0%

The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 10 of 40 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.

Complaints filed per year

2023: 102024: 132025: 102026: 723242526
YearComplaints
202310
202413
202510
2026 (year to date)7

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
23V34500006/06/2023BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONMitsubishi 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
25V36900002/06/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREMitsubishi 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, t
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.