2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 24%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,057miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, 24% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,057 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.
“Check engine light is on. My car is still under 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. My local mitsubishi dealership closed and the nearest one is hours away. I also have a recall. I have called mitsubishi customer service several times only to be put on hold without the ability to talk to someone to get these problems solved.”
NHTSA complaint #11672356, filed 2025-07“I keep getting a message on my Dashboard that indicates my engine malfunction power reduced service now…. This is the second time this has happen … first time i took it to dealer they said oh they don’t see anything after taking to put it on machine and it said my engine was failing then today Easter it’s back and it’s really scaring me and the dealer is to far To be driving the car and this message keeps appearing”
NHTSA complaint #11580334, filed 2024-03“In any instance where the electronic shifter does not have power, vehicle cannot be placed into neutral manually to be pushed to safety. Vehicle shuts down, immobile, in place with no warning. I was in drive for approximately 30 minutes. I put the vehicle in park, then in reverse to back out of a parking space. The car was never turned off. When I went to put the vehicle into drive, the entire car lost power. There was no warning. The car was completely immobilized perpendicular to traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11515346, filed 2023-04“The electrical system in my 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has repeatedly malfunctioned since September 2023. The primary failure involves the dashboard completely shutting down while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in the loss of critical driving information such as speed and system warnings. The issue is intermittent but ongoing and may be available for inspection upon request. This failure creates a serious safety risk because I am unable to see essential driving information while operating the vehicle, placing both myself and my family at risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #11732587, filed 2026-04“1) 12/20/2024: Took the car to a Mitsubishi dealer as the 'Check Engine Light' was ON for a few days. They erased the code but could not diagnose the cause. Returned home and could NOT charge the car using the same standard outlet (level 1) I used since I bought the car. The instrument cluster displayed the following (Please see Pic 1): a) Error message 'PHEV System Fault, Service Required'. b) Check engine light. c) Forward Collision Mitigation System [FCM] OFF warning light. d) Rear Automatic Emergency Braking [Rear AEB] system OFF warning light. e) Plug-in hybrid EV system warning light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11638649, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
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- 11032444Apr 6, 2026This Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the A-IVI (Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment) to avoid unnecessary unit replacements.
- 11029566Feb 12, 2026Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11026481Nov 21, 2025Tech 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.
- 11017999Apr 23, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA will be releasing a Navigation System Map Update Tool for Windows and Mac computer users on the Mitsubishi Motors…
- 11016684Mar 24, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11013875Jan 29, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11010044Oct 3, 2024Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11008818Sep 9, 2024Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to Audio, Visual & Navigation in the Driver Information & Navigation section of the applicable…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 20% |
| 2024 | 6 | 23% |
| 2023 | 12 | 24% |
| 2022 | 26 | 12% |
| 2020 | 12 | 38% |
| 2019 | 7 | 24% |
| 2018 | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 12% |
| 2007 | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 19% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology