Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander owners have reported 63 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Mitsubishi Outlander


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

The Warnings problem

Engine malfunction service now appeared (error) I took the vehicle to the dealership for evaluation. The mechanic checked, reset, and reprogrammed the module. I was instructed to return if the error occurred. It did after driving 5 miles. The mechanic rechecked for possibly having different errors.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander phev brake-by-wire failure during a downhill u-turn at 100% battery state of charge. Pedal went completely soft to the floor, unable to stop, causing a crash.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

David the Mitsubishi technician drove with me today and witnessed the issues with the adaptive cruise control system. 1. Slow to gain speed on resume in any situation. 2. Car slamming on brakes when sensing a car at a red light, when a car leaves the lane that I am in and there is a stopped car at   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds in stop-and-go traffic, the vehicle ahead unexpectedly came to a complete stop. The contact was able to stop in time to avoid a crash.   Read details...




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