2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport holds 11 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Outlander Sport years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Control module, software.

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Photo by Alex Neman, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (4 of 11), then Powertrain (4) and Electrical system (3).

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Outlander Sport has 19 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 7 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, control module, software 2022-08-02 · NHTSA campaign 22V563000

Summary 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 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.

Complaints by component (11 total)

Forward collision avoidance

Powertrain

Electrical system

Engine

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel system, gasoline

Lane departure

Speed control

Steering

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Unknown or other · filed 2025-09-02
"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…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-08-26
"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 · filed 2024-11-07
"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…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2024-04-11
"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…"
Steering, Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2024-04-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV FWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

Outlander Sport (ASX), 2012–present

Body styles Crossover

Oil 0W-20 (2.0L; CVT models may use slightly higher capacity) , 4.5 qt capacity

Tire size 225/55R18

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-620 covers certain 2018 Outlander Sport vehicles (and Outlander, Outlander PHEV, and 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross) equipped with Forward Collision Mitigation: software may not correctly control the system. Dealers update software. Recall 18V-621 covers certain 2018 Outlander Sport with FCM (and related models) for a related forward-collision mitigation software concern as described in that campaign.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (4 of 11), then Powertrain (4) and Electrical system (3).

Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport been recalled?

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with NHTSA.

What oil does a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport take?

US 2.0L models commonly use 0W-20 (about 4.5 qt with filter; CVT models may use a slightly higher capacity).

Does recall 18V-620 cover the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

It covers certain 2018 Outlander Sport vehicles (with Outlander, Outlander PHEV, and 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross) with Forward Collision Mitigation: software may not correctly control braking; dealers update software.

What generation is the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

GK generation for the US years this site tracks (2012 onward).