2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 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 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, 12% of the 26 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 own a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander that I purchased new on December 21, 2024. Since shortly after purchase, the vehicle has experienced ongoing problems involving the brakes, electrical system, and fuel fumes entering the passenger cabin. The most serious issue is the brake system. I have experienced hard braking, inconsistent brake response, brake warning lights, and at least one incident where the brakes suddenly failed and I had to take emergency action to stop the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744193, filed 2026-06“In the morning where I live for the last few days it has been below 0. The Outlander PHEV even when plugged in over night will start the gas engine and drive for about one minute until the gas engine shuts off and comes up with a message saying power reduced with a turtle symbol. When it does this you have no heat (HVAC) the heated seats and heated steering wheel does not work as well as the front and rear defrost. The car speed seems to be limited to about 40MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11637587, filed 2025-01“The vehicle exhibits an intense, overpowering raw gasoline smell inside the passenger cabin, specifically originating from beneath the rear seat area. When the climate control/AC fan is turned on, raw fuel vapors are siphoned directly out of the dashboard air vents into the faces of the occupants, causing headaches and dizziness.Two independent mechanics have pressure-tested the fuel lines and confirmed there are no liquid fuel leaks, proving this is a structural vapor siphoning defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754088, filed 2026-07Related 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.
- 11021737Jul 14, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers how to evaluate situations when a vehicle is out of gas but the fuel gauge indicated there was fuel in the tank or a certain…
- 11018002Apr 29, 2025This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to resolve an in-cabin fuel smell detected while the vehicle is idling or being driven.
- 11007471Aug 7, 2024Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10241929Aug 17, 2023This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing them how to resolve an in cabin fuel smell detected while the vehicle is idling or being driven.
- 10241922Aug 2, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the fuel filler tube removal procedure.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 | 28 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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