Mitsubishi Settlement Ends Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged ‘Fluttering’ Hood Defect

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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has agreed to a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that alleged the hoods on certain 2022 Outlander vehicles were predisposed to a “fluttering” or bouncing defect that caused them to shudder and open while driving.

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The Mitsubishi Outlander class action settlement received preliminary approval from the court on January 21, 2026. The settlement covers all current and former owners and lessees of certain model year 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles in the United States, as determined by the cars’ vehicle identification numbers (VINs).

The court-approved website for the Mitsubishi hood defect settlement can be found at HoodSettlement.com.

Consumers can determine if they are eligible to participate in the class action settlement by using the VIN lookup tool on the settlement website.

As part of the deal, Mitsubishi has agreed to perform a hood replacement on all covered Outlander vehicles for drivers who express concerns about hood fluttering.

Mitsubishi settlement class members who file a timely, valid claim form can receive 100 percent reimbursement of parts and labor costs for hood repairs and replacements made at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer before May 1, 2026.

The settlement agreement explains that reimbursement for past repairs or replacements performed by outside service entities or facilities that are not authorized Mitsubishi dealers will be subject to a $4,595 payout cap.

Class members can also file a claim to receive full reimbursement for rental car expenses incurred prior to May 1, 2026 while their Outlander was undergoing a hood repair or replacement.

To file a Mitsubishi settlement claim form online, class members can head to this page and select whether they received a settlement notice with a claim ID and PIN. Class members are required to submit with their claim form proof of hood repairs or replacements, such as repair invoices, and rental costs and, for class members who did not receive notice, personal details and vehicle information.

All Mitsubishi settlement claim forms must be submitted online or by mail by July 30, 2026.

In addition to monetary relief, Mitsubishi will extend its new vehicle limited warranty to cover 100 percent of the cost of hood replacements and repairs at authorized dealers for eligible Outlander vehicles. This warranty period will last for 18 months after May 1, 2026 for all vehicles, regardless of whether an Outlander is still under the original five-year/60,000-mile warranty.

Mitsubishi dealers will also provide a complimentary loaner vehicle to class members whose vehicles are undergoing hood repairs and replacements pursuant to the warranty extension.

For Outlander vehicles that underwent a hood repair or replacement more than 18 months before May 1, 2026, the warranty period will be limited to six months.

The court will determine whether to grant final approval to the Mitsubishi Outlander hood defect settlement following a hearing on August 3, 2026. Compensation will begin to be distributed to class members only after final approval is granted and any appeals are resolved.

The Mitsubishi class action lawsuit alleged that certain 2022 Outlander vehicles were manufactured with defective hoods that may flutter and bounce open during vehicle operation.

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