2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander ranks 3rd worst out of 20 model years, with a complaint index of 89, 47 complaints, and 2 recalls. NHTSA lists Electrical System as the top problem area at 23% of complaints. It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Outlander years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 89/100
- #3 of 20 Outlander years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 47
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (17%)
- Fuel System8 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (17%)
- Engine7 (15%)
- Other7 (15%)
- Brakes6 (13%)
- Airbags5 (11%)
- Steering5 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (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 sudden unintended acceleration in low-speed parking situations, with airbag deployment and cabin smoke.
- Some describe the electronic shifter losing power, leaving the vehicle unable to be shifted into neutral and immobile without warning.
- Drivers report brake failures, including inability to manually depress the brake pedal after electronics intermittently shut off the instrument panel.
- Several note a seat control plug under the driver seat detaching, causing the seat to slide forward into the steering wheel while driving.
- Owners describe dashboard error messages tied to collision avoidance and camera systems that dealers could not resolve after extended shop time.
- Some report the transmission staying stuck in first gear until the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V369000Jun 2, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras198,940 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
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."
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 23V345000Jun 6, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras89,907 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
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."
Risk: 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.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 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.
2023 compared with other Outlander years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2023 Outlander has a complaint index of 89, the 3rd worst among 20 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Outlander years.
- What are the main problems with the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- Owners most often report Electrical System issues (23% of complaints), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Fuel System, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires, each at 17%.
- Does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls, both involving a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system that can distort or blank the backup camera image.
- How does the 2023 Outlander compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 89 is higher than most other Outlander years; only the 2016 (95) and 2022 (100) rate worse, both also rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- EPA rates it at 26 mpg combined (24 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.