2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Consumer Reviews
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ES - $29,340 MSRP
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$26,953We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Outlander, so we've included reviews for other years of the Outlander since its last redesign.
Where do I even begin ? Just run the other way!
Kj, 05/22/2023
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Black Edition 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
I think this car looks great inside and out but you get what you pay for. Immediately after purchase I had issues with the fuel pump and AWD, then came the struts and strut mounts and wheel bearings, within 6 months I also had a screen issue and AC issue and then just overall not starting and or stalling. It's been to the service department 22 times in 13 months. It's been to three different service departments. The head tech of Mitsubishi came out. NOTHING has been fixed. Mitsubishi says "Known issue no known fix" as if that's a reasonable answer for someone with a brand new car to not have it working. Like oh ok so you know the ac doesn't work but can't fix it ? No worries. It's cool. I like to sweat. Absolutely not. I'm currently suing them in lemon law court. Absolutely run far away from this cheaply made pile of crap. Despite the good warranty you won't get it fixed because service centers hands are tied by the manufacturer not wanting to repair anything.
I hope a recall's coming for the 2022 Outlander
keepingmikebusy, 05/20/2021
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
271 of 292 people found this review helpful
Yesterday we picked up our stylish new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES at a dealership 180 miles from our home. It was a windy day and our almost three hour drive home became a hair-raising experience. When we left the dealership and got on the highway the front hood of the vehicle began lifting and flexing with the wind. My husband thought it wasn't properly latched and stopped to remedy the situation but he found it was properly closed. We drove the entire trip home watching the hood violently undulate. (I kept thinking the hood was going to snap off). I called the dealership where our salesman tried to make light of it and said there are no recalls for it-- "yet". I'm sick about it because it seems to be a wonderful vehicle in all other areas--smooth shifting--comfortable seating--bright LED headamps---generous warranty--and it would be a great driving experience if we weren't totally distracted by a dancing front hood. I will now be wary about driving it on windy days (which would be almost every day here in Northern Arizona). Since Mitsubishi Motors took four years to come out with this totally redesigned model I don't understand how something like this could slip through their fingers. Don't they test in wind tunnels? Our only hope is for a quick recall.
don not buy not reliable
Miguel, 03/15/2023
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Special Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
54 of 57 people found this review helpful
outlander 2022 recalls & issues Hood problem wireless charger screen going gray seatbelt issue gets stuck fuel pump remote start does not work properly is time consuming and very aggravating having to deal with this many issues + whatever the future brings on a new vehicle and ofcurse the dealer gives you the runaround trying to blame it on anything and not assuming responsibility they already got their money so they dont care any more. on a positive note you can only make the MISTAKE of buying a Mitsubishi vehicle one time. not only will I not recommend buying this brand but I will express my opinion and experience with it.
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Loved the car...until I had a problem
Laura, 11/12/2021
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
95 of 103 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2022 Outlander SEL Touring. Everything about it was great - interior design, comfort, smooth ride, nice pickup for a small SUV. But then a wheel baring cracked. I started hearing a "clicking" noise every time I turned the steering wheel. Now it is sitting in my local service department waiting on a part that won't come in until end of January 2022 (the writing of this review is November 2021). Very disappointed that a brand new car would already have problems.
Beautiful SUV but a mechanical nightmare!
Randy, 11/27/2022
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Special Edition 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
60 of 65 people found this review helpful
I purchased a brand-new Mitsubishi Montero in 1995 and drove this SUV for 10 years without a single mechanical issue, it ran strong and was a beast in bad weather. So, when Mitsubishi came out with the Outlander, I was ecstatic that Mitsubishi was coming back on the scene with this well-designed SUV that reminded me of a Land Rover. With this in mind, I decided to go for it and purchased the diamond black SEL, S-AWC Launch edition. When I test drove one, I did notice the hood flutter and informed the salesman, in which, I was told, that it would need a minor adjustment, which made no sense to me on a brand-new vehicle that took 5 years to launch and tested for quality control throughout the engineering process to assess the quality and performance of the vehicle. The idea behind testing these cars is to allow manufacturers to work out all the kinks and potential problems before going into full production. Therefore, I purchased the SUV in December 2021, I did experience the hood fluttering, but having a mechanical background, I looked under the hood to see what adjustments these engineers failed to make and saw that there are 2 black rubber hood stoppers on the left and right side on the bottom, where the hood indentation makes contact with them when the hood is closed. I screwed the rubber pieces all the way out, and reinserted them, twisting them one full turn until the arrow faces in the direction of the engine. Then I took 2 felt pads, the pads you put under chair legs to keep them from scratching the floor and placed the sticky side down on the rubber stoppers. Closed the hood and went for a ride and the hood stopped the vibration and fluttering. However, on really windy days there is very little fluttering enough for me to feel comfortable driving and not worrying about the hood dislodging. If the hood doesn't close securely, adjust the rubber stoppers so the hood can close. Now, the next issue, I went for a drive and got half a mile from my home and the Outlander without warning just shut off. I pulled to the side and tried to start it to the point of the battery losing voltage. I had towed back to my home where I have the testing equipment and diagnostic tools to see why this SUV with 8000 miles just died on me. With the help of my son who is a professional mechanic, we determined it was the fuel pump shorted out based on the computer code. The next day I towed it to the dealer, wrote down all the symptoms that appeared after it shut off and thinking this would be a simple fix taking a few days, but that turned into 3 months without this vehicle, and it was the fuel pump, which was on back order and the fuel gauge. I had to get forceful with the dealer and made them get a Mitsubishi rep involved just to get a rental. After finding out that the robots that installed the fuel pumps didn't do it correctly and didn't get the wiring right which shorted the pump is what caused what could have been a serious accident if this occurred on the highway in traffic putting me and my family in harm's way. Therefore, I precede to take legal action against Mitsubishi, and now have a pending lawsuit against them. I used the Lemon law of my state and if the dealer is giving you the run around, you can file a complaint with the State Attorney General, they could be fined, and have their franchise license revoked, or you file a complaint against the dealer's surety bond with DMV Business regulation section or the licensing board. Mitsubishi is jeopardizing the lives of thousands of their customers allowing this mechanical issue to go unsolved until a hood rips off while driving or being rear ended when the fuel pump fails in traffic. I'm very disappointed in such a promising SUV, buyer beware!!
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