Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander offers a good mix of features and practicality, but consider competitors for more refined driving experiences.
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Pros
- Three-row seating
- Stylish exterior design
- Good safety features
Cons
- Limited third-row space
- Performance could be better
- Interior materials feel basic
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
24 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment system glitches
- Occasional transmission roughness
- Minor electrical issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (7)
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has 7 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Back Over Prevention — Software (campaign 25V369000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Seat Belts — Front — Retractor — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactiv…
- Back Over Prevention — Display Function — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the …
- 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 i…
- 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 camer…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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