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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 11 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a Complaint Index of 21, ranking 12th worst out of 15 model years. That places it among the better years for this model, with a "Best" verdict.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
21/100
#12 of 15 Outlander Sport years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
11
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
23 city / 29 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (36%)
  2. Other4 (36%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain4 (36%)
  4. Electrical System3 (27%)
  5. Engine3 (27%)
  6. Fuel System1 (9%)
  7. Lane Departure1 (9%)
  8. Steering1 (9%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the CVT-ECU software update from the transmission recall failing and causing the TCM module to fail, leaving the vehicle without a transmission control module for extended periods.
  • Some drivers describe hesitation or a lack of power when accelerating out of turns or into traffic, forcing evasive maneuvers.
  • Windshield cracking has been reported multiple times in the same spot without any visible impact or road debris.
  • Owners describe the front collision mitigation system activating but the vehicle still striking another vehicle during a low-speed maneuver.
  • Several owners report sudden total electrical failure where the engine, steering, and windows lock up at once and the vehicle will not restart.
  • One owner reported the infotainment touch screen and navigation failing to function, preventing phone connection and map use while driving.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2022May 2023Sep 2023Apr 2024Aug 2025
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Sep 2025; peak Apr 2024 (2).

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V563000Aug 2, 2022Transmission & Powertrain76,508 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software

    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.

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,550
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Outlander Sport years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution6426125.5
2021Good2919125.5
2022Best2111125.5
2023Best77025.5
2024No verdict01026

All Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
NHTSA data shows 11 complaints and 1 recall for the 2022 Outlander Sport, giving it a Complaint Index of 21 and a "Best" verdict compared to other years of this model.
What problems does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
The top reported problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Transmission & Powertrain, each with 4 complaints (36% share), followed by Electrical System and Engine issues at 3 complaints each (27% share).
Does the 2022 Outlander Sport have a transmission recall?
Yes. Recall 22V563000, reported August 2, 2022, covers a CVT software error affecting 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles with mechanical key ignition; dealers update the CVT-ECU software free of charge.
How does the 2022 Outlander Sport compare to other years?
It ranks 12th worst out of 15 model years with a Complaint Index of 21, well below higher-complaint years like 2015 (index 100) and 2014 (index 86), which are rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Outlander Sport?
EPA rates it at 25.5 mpg combined (23 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.