Mitsubishi Outlander Hood Flutter Settlement 2026 -- Free Repairs and Up to $4,595 Back

What happened

Class period: Current and former U.S. owners and lessees of specific 2022 model year Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles identified by VIN (see VIN Lookup Portal at hoodsettlement.com for eligibility)

• A class action lawsuit (Damocles, et al. v. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.) alleged that certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles have a defective hood design that causes the hood to flutter and bounce while driving at highway speeds
• Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) denied all claims, maintaining the hoods were properly designed, manufactured, marketed, and sold, and that no warranties were breached
• The parties resolved the case through a settlement without a court ruling or any admission of wrongdoing
• The settlement does not cover every 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander -- only specific vehicles identified by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN); owners should check eligibility using the VIN Lookup Portal at hoodsettlement.com
• Current owners with an ongoing hood flutter concern can get a free repair or replacement at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer; former owners who paid for repairs out of pocket may file for reimbursement

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• You currently or previously owned or leased a specific 2022 model year Mitsubishi Outlander vehicle in the United States
• Your vehicle's VIN appears on the settlement's eligible vehicle list -- check using the VIN Lookup Portal at hoodsettlement.com
• You are not excluded under the settlement terms (exclusions include MMNA employees, used car dealers, commercial resellers, salvage title purchasers, insurers, and extended warranty issuers)

How to file

1. Go to hoodsettlement.com and use the VIN Lookup tool to confirm your vehicle is an eligible Settlement Class Vehicle
2. For reimbursement of past out-of-pocket costs: click "File A Claim," complete and sign the online Claim Form, and attach all required supporting documentation -- or download a paper form and mail it to the Claims Administrator
3. Submit your completed Claim Form and documentation online or by first-class mail postmarked no later than July 30, 2026
4. For the warranty extension only (current owners with an active flutter concern): bring your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi dealer on or after May 1, 2026 -- no Claim Form is required for this benefit

Proof required

• Original or legible copy of repair invoice(s) containing your name, vehicle VIN, dealer or service center name and address, repair date, description of work performed, and the total cost charged (parts and labor)
• Proof of your payment for the covered repair
• If you are not the original notice recipient: proof of your ownership or lease of the vehicle at the time of the covered repair
• If the repair was performed by a non-authorized dealer during the original warranty period: a sworn declaration confirming you first attempted to have the repair done by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer but were refused or unable to do so (Declaration Form available at hoodsettlement.com)
• If claiming rental car reimbursement following an authorized dealer repair: a sworn declaration that you requested but were not provided a loaner or substitute vehicle (Declaration Form available at hoodsettlement.com)

Payment timing

Reimbursements will be mailed within 150 days of either the date your completed claim is received or the date the settlement becomes final (the Effective Date), whichever is later. To check your claim status, call 1-888-238-0781.

Important links

• Official website
• Claim form
• Important dates
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

• The warranty extension applies even if your vehicle previously received a hood repair under TSB-21-42A-011, TSB-21-42A-011REV, or TSB-21-42A-011REV2 and the flutter has returned
• For vehicles that received a prior 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 fully transferable to subsequent owners, provided its time limitation has not expired
• Any reimbursement will be reduced by goodwill payments, insurance proceeds, or other prior reimbursements already received for the same repair
• If your Claim Form has deficiencies, the administrator will mail you a letter explaining what needs to be corrected and by when
• Use only the official settlement website at hoodsettlement.com -- do not provide personal information to unofficial third-party sites claiming to assist with your claim

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