2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV LE S-AWC
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- Photo: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Sterling Silver Metallic, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GG3W FL2 2.4L S-AWC Titanium Gray Metallic by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Sterling Silver Metallic, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV LE S-AWC is a 221-hp 2.4-liter with a twin-motor single-speed etransmission and all-wheel drive. It starts at $38,695 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 221 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Outlander PHEV measures 184.8 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,224 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,695 |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,890 |
| Destination Charge | $1,195 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Mitsubishi 4B12 2.4L MIVEC DOHC 16-Valve I-4 + Twin-Motor S-AWC PHEV (Front Motor S61 60kW/137Nm + Rear Motor Y61 70kW/195Nm AC PMSM) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 221 hp |
| Torque | 147 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (gas engine only) rpm |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 97.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (S-AWC Twin-Motor PHEV) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Twin-Motor Single-Speed eTransmission (GKN Multi-Mode; front switchable-reduction gearbox, rear fixed-reduction gearbox) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.3 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7 in |
| Tires Front | P225/55HR18 |
| Tires Rear | P225/55HR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Front Track | 60.6 in |
| Rear Track | 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,224 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.7 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 20, 2026 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
NHTSA campaign 26V252000
Aug 7, 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
NHTSA campaign 25V507000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.