Mitsubishi Outlander Hood Defect Class Action Settlement

Individuals who currently or previously owned or leased a specific 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander in the United States may qualify to claim reimbursement for hood repairs and/or receive a free hood replacement from a class action settlement.

Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles had defective hoods that could flutter or bounce while driving.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They are a current or former owner or lessee of a new or used 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander that is identified as a settlement class vehicle. Potential class members can verify VIN eligibility online.
• Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. distributed their vehicle for sale or lease in the United States.

What are the settlement benefits?

• Warranty extension for hood replacement: Starting May 1, 2026, Mitsubishi will extend the new vehicle limited warranty for all eligible vehicles to cover 100% of the cost of hood replacement or repair for 18 months regardless of whether the vehicle is still under the original 5-year/60,000-mile warranty.
• For vehicles that received a hood repair more than 18 months before May 1, 2026, the warranty extension applies for six months from May 1, 2026.
• The warranty extension is transferable to subsequent owners if the time limitation has not expired.
• Exclusions apply if the hood issue resulted from damage, abuse, alteration, collision, vandalism or other external sources.

• Reimbursement for past repairs: Current and former car owners and lessees who paid out-of-pocket for hood repairs or replacements before May 1, 2026, can submit a claim to receive 100% reimbursement for parts and labor.
• Reimbursement for a repair or replacement performed by a service entity or facility that is not an authorized Mitsubishi dealer cannot exceed a maximum reimbursement amount (parts and labor) of $4,595.
• If an individual received any goodwill payments or reimbursements from Mitsubishi, insurance or other sources, the settlement administrator will reduce their reimbursement by those amounts.

• Rental car reimbursement: Individuals who incurred rental car expenses while the dealer repaired their vehicle for hood fluttering can submit a claim for reimbursement for those costs if the dealer did not provide them a complimentary loaner or rental.

How to claim a class action rebate

To claim a repair and/or car rental reimbursement, class members can file a claim online or use the same link to print a claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Damocles v. Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc., Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 301132, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132

The claim deadline is July 30, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• All repair reimbursement claims require an invoice or record showing the claimant’s name; vehicle make, model and VIN; the name and address of the repair facility; date of repair; description of work performed; breakdown of parts and labor costs; and the amount charged.
• All repair reimbursement claims require proof of payment for the repair.
• If the claimant is not the settlement notice recipient, they must provide proof of ownership or lease at the time of repair.
• For non-authorized dealer repairs within the original warranty period, the claimant must provide a written declaration that they first approached an authorized dealer but it declined or could not perform the repair.
• For rental car reimbursement claims, claimants must provide a written declaration stating they requested a substitute vehicle but the dealer did not provide one.

Payout options

• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees and expenses: Up to $1,750,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $5,000 each for up to 16 named plaintiffs
• Payments to approved claimants: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to request exclusion: June 15, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: July 30, 2026
• Fairness hearing: Aug. 3, 2026

When is the Mitsubishi Outlander hood defect settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will mail payments for valid claims within six months of either the receipt of the completed claim or the date the court grants final approval to the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

This class action lawsuit alleged certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles had defective hoods that could flutter or bounce while driving, potentially impacting safety and quality.

Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. denied the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement agreement