2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, 10% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“The direction of the car where the wheel is when I turn it on sounds like a (crack)when I stop and start it sounds too, I called the Dealer and they know the problem but Mitsubishi still does not have a solution, they told me that they are investigating and they are not doing anything nothing to correct the problem. The technician told me that he would call in 3 months in case there is any recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11554370, filed 2023-11“I took this car 2 times to the dealership about the same issue the steering wheel it has a lose parts inside keep giving a weird noise and the second issue the gas smell inside the cabin if you stop the vehicle on hot day and the ac running they are a very bad gas smell coming inside the cabin throw the ac vents i looked on this issue online alot of people have this issue dealership said can't smell nothing they don't want to put the work in to this issue i need help please even last night we smelled it its very bad alot they said On line other people that the gas tank vents on hot day the…”
NHTSA complaint #11607670, filed 2024-08“After this car sits for at least 10 minutes, upon first turn of the steering wheel, a “popping” is felt in the steering wheel, and a “clunk” noise is heard while turning the steering wheel to either the left or the right. A strut issue was advised for the 2022 outlander as a tech bulletin. However nothing as of yet for model year 2023.”
NHTSA complaint #11589819, filed 2024-05“The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle drove over a rock or a manhole cover, the rear end of the vehicle was fishtailed, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. Additionally, during rainy weather, the vehicle would hydroplane. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11588082, filed 2024-05, 10,000 miles“Extremely heavy steering on highway. Steering wheel slow to return to center and sometimes will stay locked into turn, requiring to turn the wheel manually back to center.”
NHTSA complaint #11716840, filed 2026-02Related 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.
- 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…
- 10231408Jan 12, 2023This is a Revised Technical Information Notice advising dealers of the instructions to follow when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a…
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 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 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.
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