2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, 16% of the 50 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“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“The EV portion of the PHEV is often not providing power to the motors, even though, there are still plenty of battery power available. The vehicle sometimes gave Power Reduced warning that usually went away after 30 minutes, and the vehicle cannot go into EV mode. When in EV mode and just cruising on the highway, it barely has power to keep up with traffic and sometimes it is losing speed just on a slight incline on the road causing me to move over or take it out of EV mode just to get power from the gas engine. In one occasion, I driving in EV mode and merging onto the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11734374, 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 2025-01“Warning reduced power engine sign came on out of no where. This is the second time this shows up on my dash.. plugged computer to it and shows code p0404 EGR valve stuck.. mileage at only 10,000”
NHTSA complaint #11605018, filed 2024-07Related 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.
- 11027483Dec 16, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers to check for assembly lubricant seepage between the engine and transmission, and if found, to clean off the residual lubricant.
- 11021739Jul 24, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11016684Mar 24, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11013874Jan 28, 2025This Revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECU) with countermeasure software for affected vehicles that come in for…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 | 13 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 12 | 21% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 20 | 14% |
| 2015 | 12 | 23% |
| 2013 | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 19 | 33% |
| 2010 | 12 | 20% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
12 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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