Most common Mitsubishi warranty defects
Mitsubishi’s recent US lineup is built around the Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport and Eclipse Cross, plus the Mirage through its final 2024 model year. Repeat-repair problems on 2020–2026 models center on the 2022-and-newer Outlander — which rides on the platform it shares with the Nissan Rogue and uses Nissan’s 2.5-liter engine and CVT — and on the infotainment software that runs its rearview camera. Mitsubishi’s 10-year powertrain warranty applies only to original owners, which shapes what a used-vehicle buyer can claim.
Outlander A-IVI infotainment and rearview camera failures
The 2022-and-newer Outlander uses the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system, and its software has been recalled again and again for rearview camera failures. The 2022 Outlander was recalled for a camera software error (22V-470); 23V-345 followed for 2022–2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV models; 25V-369 then replaced and expanded that campaign to 2022–2024 Outlander and 2023–2025 Outlander PHEV models whose camera image may freeze or not appear, and required vehicles already repaired under 23V-345 to be updated again. Most recently, 26V-549 covers 2025–2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV models. Every remedy has been an A-IVI software update. Repeated software recalls for the same symptom are strong evidence the defect has not been fixed.
ModelsOutlanderOutlander PHEV
2022 Outlander fuel pump failure and powertrain drivability
Early 2022 Outlanders were recalled because the commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the pump to fail; NHTSA’s record says a fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall (22V-027). Dealers replace the pump. The 2022 redesign moved the Outlander to the Renault-Nissan CMF-CD platform shared with the Nissan Rogue, with Nissan’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a CVT. Because the engine and transmission fall under Mitsubishi’s powertrain coverage, an original owner with repeated stalling, hesitation or transmission complaints should make sure each one is written up as a powertrain concern, with the mileage, speed and conditions noted. A stall in traffic is a safety defect even when it does not repeat on the dealer’s test drive.
ModelsOutlander
Outlander Sport CVT software stalls
On 2019–2022 Outlander Sport models equipped with a continuously variable transmission and a mechanical key ignition, a software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall (22V-563). Dealers update the CVT-ECU software. A stall at highway speed is a serious safety defect. The Outlander Sport remains on sale, with Mitsubishi listing 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter versions for 2027; later model years are not part of this recall, but a CVT complaint on any model year belongs on a repair order. If your Outlander Sport stalls or shows transmission warnings after the update, report it promptly and ask that the repair order list the CVT software work already performed.
ModelsOutlander Sport
2022 Outlander seat belt locking retractor recalls
Mitsubishi recalled the 2022 Outlander twice for seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) that may deactivate before the belt is fully retracted, which can leave a child restraint system unsecured. Campaign 21V-596 covered the front passenger and second-row belts, with dealers inspecting and replacing the right front and both second-row outboard belt assemblies as necessary; 22V-335 followed for the same right front, second-row right and second-row left assemblies. Two separate campaigns on the same component in the same model year is a pattern worth noting in any claim. If you install child seats and notice a belt that will not lock or retract properly, document it with photos, because a belt that fails to secure a child seat is a safety defect.
ModelsOutlander
Outlander and Outlander PHEV liftgate gas spring failures
Liftgate gas spring cylinders on 2014–2020 Outlander and 2018–2022 Outlander PHEV models may corrode and lose pressure, which can cause a gas spring cylinder to rupture or the liftgate to fall unexpectedly. Campaign 25V-507 first covered vehicles sold or registered in a list of specified states, and 26V-252 expanded that recall. Mitsubishi replaces both the left and right gas springs. Many of these vehicles are past the 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but a 2021 or 2022 Outlander PHEV may still be within it, and recall work is free regardless. If the liftgate drops or will not stay open after the springs are replaced, return and have it written up.
ModelsOutlanderOutlander PHEV
Signs your Mitsubishi may be a lemon
- The rearview camera freezes after the A-IVI update. Your 2022-or-newer Outlander or Outlander PHEV camera freezes or goes blank again after one or more infotainment software recalls.
- Stalling that keeps coming back. Your Outlander or Outlander Sport has stalled or lost power more than once, even after the fuel pump or CVT software recall work.
- Repeated hybrid-system warnings on an Outlander PHEV. Charging or EV-mode faults bring your PHEV back to the dealer for the same complaint.
- A seat belt that will not lock for a child seat. The automatic locking retractor fails after the 21V-596 or 22V-335 replacement.
- Several visits with “no problem found.” The dealer could not duplicate a stall, camera or warning-light complaint you have reported three or more times.
Mitsubishi models we see
Lemon law claims can involve any Mitsubishi still under factory warranty, including:
- Outlander
- Outlander PHEV
- Outlander Sport
- Eclipse Cross
- Mirage
- Mirage G4
What Mitsubishi’s warranty means for a claim
Mitsubishi’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles. The 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty covers select engine, transmission and transaxle components, but only for the original owner of a new vehicle bought from an authorized Mitsubishi dealer; subsequent owners receive the balance of the 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A 7-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty and 5-year unlimited-mile roadside assistance transfer with the vehicle. On 2024 and newer models, original owners also receive 2-year/30,000-mile limited maintenance covering three services.
For a used Outlander or Outlander Sport, the original-owner rule matters: a CVT or engine defect that would be covered for the first owner may be outside coverage for you once the vehicle passes 5 years or 60,000 miles. The included maintenance visits create dealer records early in ownership, so mention any symptoms at those visits and confirm they appear on the paperwork. Most recent Mitsubishi remedies are software updates; ask that the repair order list the software version installed.
Mitsubishi recalls and problem reports
No Mitsubishi articles match that exact combination — but that does not mean you do not have a claim. Repeat repair attempts, days out of service, and warranty status matter more than whether a recall exists.
A recall is not a claim
An open recall on your Mitsubishi is not, by itself, a lemon law case — and a recall that has already been repaired does not mean you don’t have one. Recalls are safety campaigns run by the manufacturer; lemon law claims turn on how your specific vehicle has performed under warranty. What matters is the record: how many times you brought the vehicle in for the same problem, how many days it has spent out of service, and whether the defect substantially impairs its use, value, or safety while covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
A Mitsubishi that has been back to the dealer repeatedly for one persistent issue can qualify with no recall on file, while a vehicle with three open recalls may not qualify at all if each was repaired on the first visit. Repair-attempt and days-out-of-service thresholds vary from state to state, so the same facts can play out differently depending on where you bought or registered the vehicle. Keep every repair order — the paper trail is the case.
Who handles your Mitsubishi claim
Lemon Law Group Partners is a law firm dedicated to lemon law. Jason S. Hegedus founded it in 2012 after years as a defense attorney for a major automaker in Michigan, and he has litigated lemon law claims since the late 1990s. That background shows us how manufacturers evaluate and defend claims — and we use it for consumers.
Your Mitsubishi case is handled by a team of more than twenty attorneys, paralegals and case managers. We collect and review your repair orders, deal with the manufacturer and its lawyers, and pursue a buyback, replacement or cash settlement where your state’s law allows. No attorney’s fees unless we recover.
Jason S. HegedusManaging Partner & FounderFrequently asked questions about Mitsubishi lemon law claims
I bought my Outlander used. Do I still have the 10-year powertrain warranty?
Probably not. Mitsubishi’s 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty applies only to the original owner of a new vehicle purchased from an authorized Mitsubishi dealer. Subsequent owners receive the balance of the 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, measured from the original in-service date. If your used Outlander is still within that window and develops a repeat defect, you may still have warranty and lemon law options, depending on your state.
My Outlander’s backup camera still freezes after the recall. What should I do?
Go back to the dealer and have the repeat failure documented. The Outlander has been recalled four times for rearview camera software: 22V-470 and the A-IVI infotainment campaigns 23V-345, 25V-369 and 26V-549. Recall 25V-369 specifically required vehicles already repaired under 23V-345 to receive the new remedy. If your camera still fails after the latest update, ask the dealer to note which campaigns were performed and the date the problem recurred.
Does the 10-year powertrain warranty mean I have 10 years to bring a lemon law claim?
No. State lemon laws generally set their own, shorter time and mileage windows for the presumption, usually measured from delivery. The long powertrain warranty keeps repairs covered for original owners, and repeated failed repairs under that warranty may support a claim under state warranty law or the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Report engine or CVT problems as soon as they start, because early repair attempts carry the most weight.
My 2022 Outlander shares its engine and CVT with the Nissan Rogue. Is the claim against Nissan or Mitsubishi?
Mitsubishi. Your Outlander’s warranty is issued by Mitsubishi Motors, and Mitsubishi Motors North America files the Outlander’s recalls with NHTSA, including the fuel pump and camera software campaigns. The shared platform and Nissan-sourced 2.5-liter engine and CVT do not change who warrants your vehicle; repairs at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer count toward the same history.
Can I still bring a claim on a Mitsubishi Mirage?
Possibly. The Mirage and Mirage G4 ended with the 2024 model year in the US, but a 2024 Mirage still carries its 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and original owners keep the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. If your Mirage has a defect that dealers have tried and failed to fix, the model’s discontinuation does not end your warranty rights.
Do the included maintenance visits on my 2024 or newer Mitsubishi help a claim?
They can. Original owners of 2024 and newer Mitsubishi vehicles receive three included services within the first two years or 30,000 miles, each with a multi-point inspection at a Mitsubishi dealer. Those visits create dated dealer records early in ownership. If you have noticed a camera freeze, stall or warning light, raise it at the service visit and make sure the complaint is written on the paperwork, not just mentioned at the counter.
Think your Mitsubishi might be a lemon?
If your Mitsubishi has been in the shop repeatedly for the same warranty problem, or has sat out of service for weeks, tell us what happened. The review is free, and there are no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
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