What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common pattern is the hood fluttering, bouncing, or vibrating at higher speeds, described in most of the sample complaints reviewed.

How many structure and body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2022 Outlander?

NHTSA lists 80 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Outlander, which is 37% of all 215 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2022 Outlander?

Yes, recall campaign 21V821000 covers one 2022 Outlander vehicle where a welding robot software error may have caused the center pillar to be welded incorrectly.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 415 miles, indicating these reports tend to occur early in ownership.

Does the 2022 Outlander hood issue involve any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these Structure & Body complaints, though 1 fire was reported.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints make up 80 of 215 total complaints (37%) for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, the highest share of any model year. Most reports describe the hood fluttering or bouncing at higher speeds, with median mileage at failure of 415 miles. A related recall (21V821000) covers a welding defect at the center pillar.

Structure & Body complaints: 80; 37% of 215
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 415 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the hood fluttering, bouncing, or vibrating at highway speeds, generally starting around 35 to 60 mph.
Some describe the hood appearing to lift or partially open while driving, even after confirming the latch was secured.
Several owners took the vehicle to a dealer for hood latch adjustment or weather-stripping replacement, but the flutter returned afterward.
One owner reported smoke and fire coming from the driver seat area shortly after starting a short drive.
Multiple complaints note the issue persists even after a prior repair attempt tied to a hood flutter service action.

When 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2021, latest Sep 22, 2026.

80 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2022 (9).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

NHTSA 21V821000Oct 18, 2021Structure & Body1 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.

Structure & Body complaints by Outlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20104 (7%)
20113 (5%)
20121 (5%)
20131 (4%)
20146 (13%)
20152 (4%)
201620 (14%)
20177 (14%)
201811 (19%)
20195 (17%)
20205 (16%)
202280 (37%)
20231 (2%)
20241 (4%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?: The most common pattern is the hood fluttering, bouncing, or vibrating at higher speeds, described in most of the sample complaints reviewed.
How many structure and body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2022 Outlander?: NHTSA lists 80 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Outlander, which is 37% of all 215 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2022 Outlander?: Yes, recall campaign 21V821000 covers one 2022 Outlander vehicle where a welding robot software error may have caused the center pillar to be welded incorrectly.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 415 miles, indicating these reports tend to occur early in ownership.
Does the 2022 Outlander hood issue involve any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these Structure & Body complaints, though 1 fire was reported.