Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system12
- Engine8
- Fuel/propulsion system8
- Unknown or other7
- Air bags6
- Service brakes6
- Power train5
- Steering5
- Suspension4
- Back over prevention4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 5 2023 Outlander vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander failed the safety check 0.79% of the time — 14% more often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 13,984 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
4,030 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports, 100% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 19.8 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 8.9 L/100 km (about 26 mpg US), CO₂ 208 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| 2025301 30 May 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display screen. Canadian regulations require the rea… |
| 2024554 19 Sept 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words and abbreviations listed on the label for "TIRES", "RIMS", "W… |
| 2023285 12 May 2023 | Visual System This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-301. Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011535 | This Revised Technical Service Bulletin provides updated instructions to replace the A/C AUTO AMP and perform reconfiguration of A/C AUTO AMP. |
| 11011534 | This Revised Technical Service Bulletin provides direction when front strut noise is heard while turning the steering wheel. |
| 11010044 | Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. |
| 11008818 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to Audio, Visual & Navigation in the Driver Information & Navigation section of the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 11008816 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the instruction procedure for the Proportional Valve Check in the Transmission & Driveline section within the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 11008813 | This Technical Service Bulletin explains a failure of the driver side door mirror switch and provides instructions needed to inspect and replace the switch if necessary. |
| 11008794 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to Audio, Visual & Navigation in the Driver Information & Navigation section of the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 11008792 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the instruction procedure for the Proportional Valve Check in the Transmission & Driveline section within the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 11008789 | This Technical Service Bulletin explains a failure of the driver side door mirror switch and provides instructions needed to inspect and replace the switch if necessary. |
| 11008770 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to Audio, Visual & Navigation in the Driver Information & Navigation section of the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 11008768 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the instruction procedure for the Proportional Valve Check in the Transmission & Driveline section within the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 11008765 | This Technical Service Bulletin explains a failure of the driver side door mirror switch and provides instructions needed to inspect and replace the switch if necessary. |
| 11007476 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to resolve a noise heard and vibration felt during steering wheel operation. |
| 11007475 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of the Rear Shock Absorber within the Suspension section of the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 11007474 | Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the Front Coil Spring and Strut description in the Suspension section of the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 11007471 | Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. |
| 11006078 | This is a Service Campaign bulletin sent to dealers providing instructions to reprogram the ADAS ECU software on 2022 and 2023 Model Year Outlander. |
| 11006077 | This is a Service Campaign bulletin sent to dealers providing instructions to reprogram the ADAS ECU software on 2022 and 2023 Model Year Outlander. |
| 10254366 | Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides changes and corrections for the service procedures in several sections of the Service Manual. |
| 10254365 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to resolve a concern of noise heard from the brake caliper when braking or turning. |
| 10254363 | Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides updated instructions to replace the A/C AUTO AMP and perform reconfiguration of the A/C AUTO AMP and run diagnostics. |
| 10252695 | Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. |
| 10252692 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise heard when the vehicle is driven over bumps. |
| 10252691 | Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. |
| 10252684 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to resolve a noise heard and vibration felt during steering wheel operation. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)