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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 218 total for the year
Median mileage
47,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, 4% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“After an afternoon driving in the rain most of the previous day my vehicle started to produce a clunking noise from the rear and front of the vehicle. I was able to stop at my mechanic near by and have them check the problem. My mechanic was able to diagnose the issue as a rear end differential coupler issue and said a bulletin had been posted about the issue. He was unable to work on the problem due to the specific equipment needed for the vehicle. I was able to call the closest dealership where they confirmed this was an issue they have been seeing more of this problem lately. …”

NHTSA complaint #11685415, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The RPM's increased. In addition, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. o warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact has an upcoming diagnostic testing appointment scheduled. …”

NHTSA complaint #11738722, filed 2026-05, 70,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle wobbled and failed to respond. The contact stated that upon forcefully depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle responded as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure mostly occurred while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the braking system needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the repair was not covered under the two-year warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11732754, filed 2026-04, 25,000 miles

“2 issues contributed to accident: 1st - Vehicle did not go into Park when button on gear shift was pushed. Driver did not notice that vehicle remained in Drive and exited the vehicle. 2nd - Vehicle did not automatically engage the emergency brake/park mode it is designed to do when Vehicle is in drive and driver door opens. As a result, Vehicle began to roll forward. Driver was knocked down and fell to ground and Vehicle ran over her legs, coming to a stop with the rear Driver side tire on her leg.”

NHTSA complaint #11744928, filed 2026-06

“Persistent issue where the vehicle will loose all power to brakes, engine, instrument cluster and infotainment. This issue has almost caused 2 crashes out of the 3 occasions in which it has occurred. When the issue happens all power is lost as if the car were rolling in neutral while off, no indication of what is wrong or anything of the sort. It happened on the highway going about 65 mph, was able to steer (without power steering support) into the emergency lane as the car dramatically dropped speed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11597220, filed 2024-06

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202517%
2024415%
2023510%
202284%
202013%
2019310%
201835%
2017714%
20166444%
20152547%
2014716%
2013415%
2012627%
2011610%
2010610%
2009511%
2008916%
200786%
2005316%
200436%
200365%

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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