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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 218 total for the year
Median mileage
430miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 430 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the hood became unsecured and was vibrating and bouncing up and down. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that the failure was due to the wind blowing under the hood. A weather strip was installed on the vehicle but the failure persisted. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.”

NHTSA complaint #11466946, filed 2022-06, 100 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood would vibrate and lift up without warning. She also stated that the failure would occur while driving over bumps or while passing large vehicles. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where she was initially informed that there was no remedy for the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred her back to the dealer for assistance. The dealer stated that a new hood would be ordered however, there was no arrival date available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11448824, filed 2022-01, 1,700 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, she saw that the hood was slightly opening and closing. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the hood latch to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the vehicle back for the second time to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the hood to be filled with epoxy. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11437314, filed 2021-10, 430 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood would raise up however, the hood latch kept the hood from opening. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions and was recently informed that it would take approximately 4 to 5 months before the hood could be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and promised the contact a callback, however, the contact had not yet received a callback. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 0. …”

NHTSA complaint #11448069, filed 2022-01

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202242%
202013%
201724%
201664%
201412%
200322%

Other parts of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Body and structure
76 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
26 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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