Hood Latch Problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood would vibrate and lift up without warning. She also stated that the failure would occur while driving over bumps or while passing large vehicles. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where she was initially informed that there was no remedy for the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred her back to the dealer for assistance. The dealer stated that a new hood would be ordered however, there was no arrival date available. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,700.

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood would raise up however, the hood latch kept the hood from opening. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions and was recently informed that it would take approximately 4 to 5 months before the hood could be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and promised the contact a callback however, the contact had not yet received a call back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 0.

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, she saw that the hood was slightly opening and closing. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the hood latch to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back for second time to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the hood to be filled with epoxy. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back for a third time to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the windshield guard to be added on the hood. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back for the fourth time to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 430.

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 60 mph, the hood became unsecured and was vibrating and bouncing up and down. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed that the contact that the failure was due to wind blowing under the hood. A weather strip was installed on the vehicle but the failure persisted. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.