2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, 4% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“My outlander is not 1 year old yet, I have 3 thousand miles on my dash, and I hear noises in the steering wheel, in the dash, in the passenger seat, in the back seats, I hear air coming in the window behind the driver It's very sad for a new car.”
NHTSA complaint #11480286, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was unstable and drifting to the left and right. The contact stated that the failure was more evident at faster speeds and during inclement weather. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11566899, filed 2024-01, 39,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clonking sound was coming from the vehicle while turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the sound was heard while steering to the right while in drive. Additionally, the sound was heard while steering to the left with the vehicle in reverse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed; however, the part to repair the vehicle was on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11530949, filed 2023-07, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 15-20 MPH on a steep incline, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and felt firm. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact's wife engaged the electronic parking brake but the vehicle continued rolling onto a two-lane highway. The contact's wife turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact's wife then veered to the side of the road. The contact 's wife was able to continue driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11483051, filed 2022-09, 25,000 miles“Rack and pinion broke in half. Several people on forums complain about this problem. Had it happened on the highway it would have caused a serious accident. Thank goodness it happened backing out of my driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #11569004, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 11029566Feb 12, 2026Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11021739Jul 24, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11021738Jul 14, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers the steps to follow during customer interactions and vehicle inspections regarding the peeling of leather components such as…
- 11017993Apr 4, 2025This Revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to replaced the strut bearing and sping with countermeasure parts when front strut noise is heard while turning the…
- 11012586Dec 6, 2024Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11011534Nov 5, 2024This Revised Technical Service Bulletin provides direction when front strut noise is heard while turning the steering wheel.
- 11007476Aug 12, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to resolve a noise heard and vibration felt during steering wheel operation.
- 11003542Jun 21, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides direction when front strut noise is heard while turning the steering wheel.
- 10252684Mar 4, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to resolve a noise heard and vibration felt during steering wheel operation.
- 10249800Jan 29, 2024This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 14 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
76 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsForward collision avoidance
26 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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