2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
86/100
#3 most-complained of 15 Outlander years
The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander ranks 3rd worst of 15 model years with a Complaint Index of 86 and is rated Avoid relative to other Outlander years. NHTSA lists 47 complaints, 2 recalls, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 23% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 30 hwy
Top 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle suddenly accelerating out of control at low speed while parking, followed by airbag deployment and smoke in the cabin.
- Some describe the electronic shifter losing power, leaving the vehicle immobile and unable to be shifted into neutral manually.
- Drivers report emergency braking failing and the brake pedal becoming impossible to depress, along with intermittent shutdown of vehicle electronics and the instrument panel.
- Several note dashboard error messages appearing repeatedly, with the dealer unable to identify or fix the cause after weeks in the shop.
- Owners report a parking brake sensor warning flashing briefly every time the vehicle stops at a red light.
- A steering wheel that makes a cracking sound when turned at startup and stop, which the dealer acknowledged but could not resolve.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Outlander ranks 3rd worst out of 15 model years, with a Complaint Index of 86 and an Avoid verdict relative to other Outlander years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead at 23% of the total, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Fuel System, and Suspension/Wheels/Tires, each at 17%.
- Does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Outlander, both tied to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system that affects the rearview camera image. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2023 Outlander compare to other model years?
- The 2023 Outlander's Complaint Index of 86 is higher than most other years, including 2019 (29) and 2017 (36), but lower than 2022 (100) and 2016 (93), both also rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The EPA rates the 2023 Outlander at 26 mpg combined (24 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.