2022 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
27
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

28.7MPG average+6.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 27 MPG · Owner reported avg: 28.7 MPG

Driving mix: City 70% / Highway 30%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 28.7 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
24
Hwy
31
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
328 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,494/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,309/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,160/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,298/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,512/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,506/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,106/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,566/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,413/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,471/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 27 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems205 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 205 owner complaints for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD. Top reported issues include structure, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Structure
75
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
27
Electrical System
25
Fuel System
22
Brakes
16
Engine
14
Suspension
13
Wheels & Tires
12

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD problems by category: Structure: 75 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 27 complaints, Electrical System: 25 complaints, Fuel System: 22 complaints, Brakes: 16 complaints, Engine: 14 complaints, Suspension: 13 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 12 complaints.

20
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
10
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 10/01/2024ODI#11617627
While driving down the highway at 70 mph, my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL suddenly shut off without warning, causing the entire dashboard and instrument cluster to go dark. In a matter of seconds, th…
Electrical SystemFiled: 04/14/2023ODI#11517116
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went in…
StructureFiled: 01/31/2022ODI#11449500
Upon purchasing a BRAND new 2022 vehicle you expect the vehicle to be in great shape with no cosmetic issues nor issues under the hood well that wasn’t the case for me. I test drove the vehicle locall…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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