Mitsubishi Outlander Hood Defect Class Action Settlement

What is the Mitsubishi product defect settlement about?

The Mitsubishi Outlander hood defect class action settlement (Damocles, et al. v. Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc.) resolves allegations that certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles were manufactured with hoods that flutter and bounce at highway speeds, creating a potential safety hazard. Plaintiffs alleged Mitsubishi knew about the defect and failed to disclose it, leaving owners to bear out-of-pocket repair costs.

Mitsubishi denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation. Class members who paid for hood repairs may file for reimbursement of documented expenses. Separately, Mitsubishi extended its limited warranty to cover 100% of hood replacement costs for 18 months beginning May 1, 2026 — meaning current owners with an unrepaired defect can schedule a free dealer repair.

Who qualifies to file a claim?

• You are a current or former owner or lessee of a qualifying 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicle.
• Your vehicle experienced the hood flutter or bouncing defect.
• You can verify your vehicle's eligibility using the VIN lookup tool at the official settlement website.
• You have documentation of out-of-pocket expenses related to the hood defect (repair invoices, receipts, rental car bills, or bank/credit card statements).

How to file a claim

1. 1Go to the official settlement website and use the VIN lookup tool to confirm your 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander qualifies.
2. 2Gather documentation of any out-of-pocket expenses: repair invoices, parts receipts, rental car receipts, and related financial statements.
3. 3Complete the claim form at the official settlement website and submit it before the July 30, 2026 deadline.
4. 4Current owners who have not yet repaired the hood: contact your Mitsubishi dealer to schedule a free replacement under the 18-month extended warranty (effective May 1, 2026) — no claim form required for warranty repairs.
5. 5Save your claim confirmation number for your records.

Is the Mitsubishi settlement legit?

Yes. The Mitsubishi product defect settlement is a court-supervised class action overseen by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (3:22-cv-00401) and administered by an official settlement administrator. You file your claim directly with the administrator and keep 100% of any payment — Payout never takes a cut. The fastest way to avoid missing this and other settlements you qualify for is to let Payout match and file for you in minutes.