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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 47.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 5 of 47 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

What owners actually said

47 reports
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2024
Unknown Or Other

The key fobs aren't working ,vehicles are locking children inside and users are having to use manual key inside key fob to open..alot of people are not aware of key..this is a huge saftey issue with summer coming..we were in school drop off with 2 special ed kiddos and the car locked and would not unlock and when you go to the f…

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The key fobs aren't working ,vehicles are locking children inside and users are having to use manual key inside key fob to open..alot of people are not aware of key..this is a huge saftey issue with summer coming..we were in school drop off with 2 special ed kiddos and the car locked and would not unlock and when you go to the forum many many parents having kids locked inside cars... this started happening after the last computer update on my vehicle..dealer is attempting to fix friday but definitely a issue on a vehicle only 8 months old.

NHTSA ODI #11589873

Mileage unknown · May 21, 2024
Steering

After this car sits for at least 10 minutes, upon first turn of the steering wheel, a “popping” is felt in the steering wheel, and a “clunk” noise is heard while turning the steering wheel to either the left or the right. A strut issue was advised for the 2022 outlander as a tech bulletin. However nothing as of yet for model yea…

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After this car sits for at least 10 minutes, upon first turn of the steering wheel, a “popping” is felt in the steering wheel, and a “clunk” noise is heard while turning the steering wheel to either the left or the right. A strut issue was advised for the 2022 outlander as a tech bulletin. However nothing as of yet for model year 2023.

NHTSA ODI #11589819

10,000 miles · May 10, 2024
SteeringSuspension

The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle drove over a rock or a manhole cover, the rear end of the vehicle was fishtailed, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. Additionally, during rainy weather, the vehicle would hydroplane. T…

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The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle drove over a rock or a manhole cover, the rear end of the vehicle was fishtailed, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. Additionally, during rainy weather, the vehicle would hydroplane. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

NHTSA ODI #11588082

Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2024
Forward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

The AEB and FCW turns on suddenly then seems like the car is shutting off while driving

NHTSA ODI #11585300

Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2024
Unknown Or Other

The rear view camera doesn't work when I go backwards.

NHTSA ODI #11584261

Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2024
Electrical SystemEngine

I keep getting a message on my Dashboard that indicates my engine malfunction power reduced service now…. This is the second time this has happen … first time i took it to dealer they said oh they don’t see anything after taking to put it on machine and it said my engine was failing then today Easter it’s back and it’s really sc…

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I keep getting a message on my Dashboard that indicates my engine malfunction power reduced service now…. This is the second time this has happen … first time i took it to dealer they said oh they don’t see anything after taking to put it on machine and it said my engine was failing then today Easter it’s back and it’s really scaring me and the dealer is to far To be driving the car and this message keeps appearing

NHTSA ODI #11580334

Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2024
Tires

Bridgestone Ecopia P255/45R22. Safety Concern for these tires, all 4 on my vehicle. Unable to control my vehicle at any speed above 25mph with these tires due to hydroplaning in any precipitation on roadway such as rain. Currently own a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SE and a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL both equipped with these tir…

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Bridgestone Ecopia P255/45R22. Safety Concern for these tires, all 4 on my vehicle. Unable to control my vehicle at any speed above 25mph with these tires due to hydroplaning in any precipitation on roadway such as rain. Currently own a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SE and a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL both equipped with these tires and absolutely cannot safely drive these vehicles when it rains in any form of precipitation. The vehicle cannot keep traction on the roadway over 25mph and is sliding/hydroplaning from lane to lane and off the roadway.

NHTSA ODI #11574899

Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 2023
Power Train

Transmission will not shift up out of first gear until the vehicle is completely up to normal operating temperature.

NHTSA ODI #11560117

Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2023
Electrical SystemService Brakes

After using the outlander for little over 500 miles a warning sign of Parking brake sensor failure occurs every time i stop at a red light. Error occurs for a flash second and is hard to capture when driving

NHTSA ODI #11559662

Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 2023
Forward Collision AvoidanceLane Departure

I bought my 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander brand new in March of 2023. I have several dashboard error messages, with huge safety issues. I took it to Mitsubishi and it was in the shop for 65 days and they told me they do not know how to fix it, it is what it is. They also told me I should not rely on the car, the features, and the da…

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I bought my 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander brand new in March of 2023. I have several dashboard error messages, with huge safety issues. I took it to Mitsubishi and it was in the shop for 65 days and they told me they do not know how to fix it, it is what it is. They also told me I should not rely on the car, the features, and the dashboard. These errors have occurred at different times of day, mileage, and different temperatures. I have pictures for proof. With out these safety features it puts me, my husband, and three small children at risk.

NHTSA ODI #11557489

Official recalls

2

25V369000 · Back Over Prevention:software

Jun 2, 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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

23V345000 · Back Over Prevention:display Function

Jun 6, 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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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