2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: 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..
15
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
5 complaints- • 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.
- • 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.
- • 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 sun
“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 filing
BRAKES
3 complaints- • 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.
- • 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
- • 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
“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 filing
ELECTRICAL
3 complaints- • 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 re
- • 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
- • 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
“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 re”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
2 complaints- • 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
- • 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
“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 filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • 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 re
“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 re”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 15 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: 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 re
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT — Year Comparison
How does 2023 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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