Model year

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

SUV, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Apr 14, 2023 to May 30, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints7Below the median 2023 suv
Severity index0.02023 suvs average 6.9
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport peaked in 2023, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

012320233202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

43% of complaints about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport name back-over prevention

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Back-over prevention
3
Electrical system
3
Brakes
3
Driver assistance
1
Powertrain
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed May 30, 2026Failure May 11, 2026Copperas Cove, TXCamera

    The rear backup camera on this vehicle is excessively dim and difficult to see under normal daylight and ambient lighting conditions. The camera image is so dark that it significantly impairs the ability to detect obstacles, pedestrians, and other hazards behind the vehicle when reversing. This is a safety defect because the backup camera is federally-mandated safety equipment under FMVSS 111. The vehicle has no brightness or display settings available to correct the issue. The problem appears to be present from the factory. No aftermarket solutions are available to correct the factory camera output. The problem has been present since the vehicle was new and is consistent, not intermittent. The issue creates a hazardous condition any time the vehicle is reversed, as the camera does not adequately display what is behind the vehicle.

    NHTSA complaint 11741040
  2. Filed May 15, 2026Failure Jan 30, 2026Taylors, SCElectrical system, Power train, Service brakes

    Each time for the last year and a half that I have taken my car in for service or just stopped in and showed them that my radio is saying overheated current, they would test it and say that they couldn't recreate the error despite me showing that it would not connect my phone to the car or charge. I also reported having a random warning that my car was unleveled when driving and they said the computer shows no errors. When I last took my car in for an oil change 1/30/26 I had a break check done because my brakes acted like they didn't want to stop and were making a sound. They told me that my breaks and rotors were find and probably needed to be washed. The sound is louder now so i went to schedule my oil change and make the reports again to find out that the company closed down and there is no dealer close to my location. I filed a CFPB complaint due to the Mitsubishi telling me there is nothing they can do.

    NHTSA complaint 11738062
  3. Filed Jul 30, 2025Failure Jun 25, 2025Morrisville, PAElectrical system, Service brakes, Unknown or other

    I am unsure of the proper name of the component with issues. There are several little issues but the main is, I believe it would be a software issue... Basically, on several different occasions (4) while driving at 60 mph and over, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off completely with no warning. The one incident which was the very first while I was driving less than 1 month ago. I was on a two lane road/freeway with another passenger in the back seat going somewhere between 60 and 65 mph. The car went completely black and everything shut down the entire vehicle, engine and all. I was in complete shock and end up scraping my front left rim on the curb I was next to, damaging the vehicle as a result. I am just recently out of my warranty and I do not have the funds to have it looked at just yet. I did inform the dealership that I purchased the vehicle from. I originally thought it was something maybe I had done to cause it. I also was completely unaware of any recalls on several of the year and model of my vehicle. When I looked up recalls on them, my vehicle has very similar issues to a lot of other cars like It that have already been recalled. I am upset because if I had known there were potential safety issues with these particular make and model car I would have not wanted to finance it, especially at the price point I have. It seems that several thousand were recalled a few months before I financed mine. Why wouldn’t I be notified that there could be potential safety issues when I was looking at the vehicle for purchase? Now here we are and I don’t think it is a safe vehicle. I need to do something.. I am not sure I want to keep it honestly ! What can I do? Please let me know at your earliest convenience. Thanks [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11677268
  4. Filed Jun 23, 2024Failure Nov 12, 2023Canton, OHRearview system braking, Electrical system, Visibility/wiper

    Back up camera view is not clear, unreliable sixty percent of the time. Not able to see pedestrians or objects clearly or the distance from the vehicle. Twenty percent of the times it is clouded so dark it useless. Twenty percent of the time it is clear. Safety of others is at risk. Problem was reported to dealer twice at the location I purchased the vehicle. They ruled it off. The problem was reported to the manufacturer with no return call or response. The problem was reported to a different dealer which informed me that the manufacturer is not doing any repairs. The vehicle is available for inspection anytime. I have cleaned the camera lens and monitor screen with no good results. This is the second vehicle of this style from the same manufacturer I have owned. The first vehicle had no issues and both vehicles were shown to the dealer service department as well as sales crew.

    NHTSA complaint 11595999
  5. Filed Nov 2, 2023Failure Jul 15, 202315 milesFayetteville, NCBack over prevention

    The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the warning message "Camera is not Connected" was randomly displayed. Additionally, while in reverse in the daytime, the back over prevention camera image was extremely distorted in bright sunlight. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated no failure with the vehicle was found. The manufacturer was contacted, and an engineer inspected the vehicle and found no failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 15.

    NHTSA complaint 11553178
  6. Filed Jul 8, 2023Failure Jul 7, 2023Fayetteville, NCUnknown or other

    Back up camera blurry in day time can't see what's behind you clearly when in reverse that's dangerous took Back to dealership said nothing was wrong no accident

    NHTSA complaint 11531113
  7. Filed Apr 14, 2023Failure Apr 13, 2023San Antonio, TXWarnings, Automatic emergency braking, Service brakes

    The sensors will go off for a collision when no cars are around. The automatic emergency break will break when not close to any cars.

    NHTSA complaint 11517036
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

23 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • TECH TALK 289 Nov 21, 2025 · Other
    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
  • TECH TALK 281 Aug 7, 2024 · Other
    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
  • TSB-24-23-004 Jun 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
  • TSB-20-23-001RV4 Mar 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
  • TSB-20-23-001REV Mar 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
  • TIN21-37-001REV3 Jan 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This 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 pulling/drifting and/or with steering wheel off-center concerns.
  • TECH TALK 276 Sep 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
  • TSB-23-00-019 Aug 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the installation precautions for on-vehicle radio transmission equipment.
  • TSB-23-42A-003 Aug 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the splash shield removal and installation procedure.
  • TSB-23-13-004 Aug 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to reprogram the ECU with the countermeasure software when the check engine light illuminates with DTC of P0401/ P0400.
  • TECH TALK 275 Jul 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
  • DEALER LETTER Jul 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TIN-23-54A-001 May 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Information Notice requesting dealers to report headlight inoperative issues.
  • TSB-23-23-004 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.
  • TSB-23-00-004 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
  • TSB-23-00-001 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight ratin…
  • DEALER LETTER Apr 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TSB-11-66-001REV Mar 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
  • TIN-23-66-001 Mar 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.
  • TIN-21-37-001REV Jan 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This 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 customer concern of pulling/drifting and/or steering wheel off-center concerns.
  • 2023 VIN CODES Dec 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a revised VIN decoder for all 2023 model year vehicles.
  • TSB-22-00-002REV Nov 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers providing general Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures, both technical and detail, for 2023 model year Mitsubishi vehicles (except Outlander PHEV).
  • TSB-22-00-014 Oct 25, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of technical specifications for the 2023 Outlander Sport.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.