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Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mitsubishi Motors North America issues major recall of nearly 200,000 SUVs over software flaw; check the affected models
Source: New York Post Mitsubishi Motors North America has recalled in the US around 198,940 vehicles because of a software problem where the rearview camera froze or blacked out, which clearly would enhance the risk of crashes. It impacts the 2022–2025 Outlander and Outlander PHEV. The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on June 2, 2025, builds on a related 2023 recall. Drivers can be faced with a loss of rear visibility, particularly when reversing shortly after initialisation. Mitsubishi will notify owners with a free software update to resolve the glitch, with owner notifications scheduled to start by the end of June 2025 based on the reports. Mitsubishi Motors recalls SUVs in the US: Check models affected The recall affects around 198,940 vehicles, mostly in the Outlander and Outlander PHEV range, according to Mitsubishi. The models affected are: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 2022 to 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander (gasoline-powered SUVs) 2023 to 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) These well-known midsize SUVs are frequently driven by commuters and families, so the problem might impact a lot of drivers on the road every day. Why Mitsubishi Motors recalled SUVs The recall centers around faulty programming in the car's software, particularly in the rearview camera system. Mitsubishi found that: The rearview image can freeze when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. In others, the screen might not display at all, leaving it blank. This fault can happen especially when the car is put into reverse within 40 seconds of it being started or left in reverse gear for longer than 6 seconds. The outcome is an impaired rearward field of vision, which is essential for seeing pedestrians, obstacles, or other cars when reversing. The NHTSA requires all vehicles produced after May 2018 to have working rear visibility technology. This software defect breaches those safety standards, subjecting the drivers and pedestrians to a higher risk of accidents and crashes. Mitsubishi Motors recall: From complaints to nationwide recall timeline The origins of this recall are traced back to May 2023, when Mitsubishi initially announced Recall No. 23V345 for the same issue. Then, close to 90,000 vehicles were recalled. Customers' and dealers' complaints explained: The rearview screen goes dark upon reversing. A stuck or unresponsive audio system. The system rebooted in the middle of a drive, causing distractions or loss of sight assistance. In January 2024, reports surfaced detailing total screen freeze-ups. By March 2024, Mitsubishi received more complaints about camera blackout occurring while the car was in motion and presented additional safety hazards. During a two-year period, Mitsubishi received: 6 formal field reports referencing software performance issues. 358 warranty claims on account of this flaw. Following further research and in-house testing, the company decided on May 23, 2025, that a full-blown recall was required to avoid further accidents. Mitsubishi Motors: Fixing the issue To correct the malfunction, Mitsubishi will reflash the camera system software in all of the impacted vehicles. This will make the rearview camera turn on correctly and reliably when the car is put in reverse. Cars already repaired under the 2023 recall will also need the new update since this is an upgraded and revised repair. New cars made on or after April 22, 2025, already have the corrected software and are not included in this recall. The software update will be done free of charge to the car owner by certified Mitsubishi dealerships. This software reflash is a non-surgical repair that doesn't involve replacement parts but does involve a technician flashing the new software onto the vehicle's system. When will recall notices be released Mitsubishi has established a definitive schedule to inform the parties involved: Dealers will be notified on June 16, 2025. Vehicle owners will be notified by mail beginning June 30, 2025. These notices will include instructions on where and how to schedule the repair. For owners who paid out-of-pocket for previous related issues, the letter will also explain how to apply for reimbursement through Mitsubishi's Customer Relations Department. What Mitsubishi Motors recall means for drivers This recall underscores the increasing complexity and importance of automotive software in modern vehicles. Even a seemingly minor code error can significantly impact safety. Mitsubishi's prompt response in expanding the recall after more cases emerged shows the critical role of customer feedback and ongoing dealer reports in vehicle safety oversight. They are urged to take action immediately upon getting a notice of recall since rearview visibility is crucial for safe driving, especially in driveways, parking lots, and busy city environments.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Mitsubishi recalls nearly 200,000 SUVs. See impacted vehicles.
Mitsubishi recalls nearly 200,000 SUVs. See impacted vehicles. Mitsubishi has recalled nearly 200,000 vehicles due to a software issue that causes the rearview camera to freeze, increasing the risk of a crash, the car maker announced on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, website. Mitsubishi reported the recall on June 2, and said the recall is an expansion of a similar recall in May 2023, recall no. 23V345. Here's what to know about Mitsubishi's most recent software issue recall. What cars are recalled? The company believes there may be 198,940 impacted vehicles, including: 2022 to 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs 2023 to 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUVs What's the issue? The software was improperly programmed, the car manufacturer said, causing the rearview camera to freeze, and in some cases, the camera won't display at all. This reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, according to correspondence between Mitsubishi and the NHTSA. What was the 2023 recall? The issue dates back to May 2023, when a similar recall was issued for 89,907 2022-2023 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2023-2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vehicles. A black screen displayed when drivers: Moved the shift lever into the reverse position within 40 seconds of the system powering up. Kept the vehicle in reverse for more than 6 seconds. On May 15, 2023, Mitsubishi filed a noncompliance report due to the software and safety issue. That year, a dealer contacted the company and said there was an issue with the audio volume controls, which were unresponsive. The next year, in January 2024, a dealer told Mitsubishi the software would freeze up and stop responding. Reports continued to come in, including a March 2024 report that the screen went black and rebooted while the vehicles were in motion. The company conducted tests and investigated the issue, then on May 23, 2025, Mitsubishi ruled it was time to issue a recall. According to the company, it has received six field reports involving software performance and 358 warranty claims. How is Mitsubishi fixing the issue in 2025? For the previous recall, the company reprogrammed the software. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to undergo the new software update, according to the recall announcement. Moving forward, all vehicles made after April 22, 2025 were programmed with an updated software package, Mitsubishi said. The car manufacturer said most recently that dealers will update the software for free. When will the company begin notifying dealers and drivers? The company will begin notifying dealers on June 16, and mailing notification letters to drivers on June 30. The company said owners wanting to be reimbursed for expenses due to this recall will receive instructions in their notification letter on how to contact Mitsubishi Customer Relations Department and apply for a refund. The NHTSA's most recent recall no. for the issue is 25V369000, while Mitsubishi's number for the recall is SR-25-001. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Keeps Up With The Joneses And Then Some
As buyers move away from gas-powered cars and the state of the electric vehicle market becomes muddier and muddier, more folks are looking toward conventional hybrids for their automotive needs. It's true for nearly every segment, including compact crossovers. Hyundai, Toyota, Honda and Kia among others all offer hybrid variants of their compact crossovers, and now Subaru is looking to do the same with the new-for-2025 Forester Hybrid. This car builds upon the already-strong foundation of the sixth-generation Forester, now with greater efficiency and even more power. Sure, Subaru was a little late to the hybrid crossover party with this car, but in a lot of ways, it has already rocketed to the top of the class. A decent price, good technology and competitive efficiency will certainly make you think twice before heading to your local Toyota or Honda dealership. Subaru flew me out to Northern California, fed me and put me up in a very lovely hotel all so I could drive the 2025 Forester Hybrid. Read more: 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: A Value That Comes At A Price The biggest change for the 2025 Forester Hybrid over the regular car is — you guessed it — a hybrid powertrain. Subaru has teamed up a 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder motor running on the Atkinson Miller cycle with two motor-generator units inside the continuously variable transmission. One is used for an engine stop/start function and as a battery charger, while the other handles regenerative braking and sends drive power to all four wheels. These motors are fed through a 1.1-kWh battery that lives where the spare tire once was. That positioning means the Forester Hybrid has the same exact amount of rear cargo room as a regular Forester. A lot of the hybrid componentry is courtesy of Toyota, but Subaru tells me just about everything is heavily modified for this application. Unlike the RAV4 Hybrid, which doesn't send any ICE power to the rear wheels — relying instead on an electric motor for the rears — the Forester Hybrid sends engine power to all four wheels through a driveshaft with the help of those electric motors. This probably dings fuel economy a bit, but it makes a big difference off-road. I'll get to that later. All in all, the powertrain produces 194 horsepower, a 14-hp improvement over the ICE-only Forester. Torque is a bit harder to pin down. Subaru says the gas motor lays down 154 pound-feet and the electric motor puts out 199 lb-ft, but wouldn't give a combined rating. In any case, performance is slightly improved. The regular car will get to 60 in about 8.3 seconds. You can expect the Hybrid to shave a few tenths off that. It's no speed demon, but it certainly gets the job done. The Forester Hybrid will get 35 mpg city, 34 highway and 35 combined, according to the EPA. It's a fairly solid jump from the 25/32/28 of the standard car. It's also comparable to everything else in its class. The little crossover maintains the regular Forester's 16.6-gallon fuel tank, meaning this car has a cruising range of over 580 miles. You're not going to be filling up very often. Subaru reworked the Forester Hybrid's pricing and trim structure a bit. You still have four models: Premium ($36,415 including destination), Sport ($39,415), Limited ($40,830) and Touring ($44,115). All of these prices are about $1,400 to $1,500 more than their gas-only counterparts. Regardless of the trim level you choose, you still get niceties like Subaru's EyeSight driver-assist tech (among other safety features), a 10-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, an 11.6-inch vertical infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster screen you can throw your map into, LED headlights and foglights, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic-ish sunroof, 18-inch wheels (19s are optional on some trims), roof rails, and Dual-Mode X-Mode with hill-descent control, among a slew of other features. As you go up in the range you get more features, different appearance packages and a few different options. There's nothing too wild under the sun here. The Sport gets really snazzy bronze wheels and exterior accents, the Limited comes with bigger wheels and a few other luxury features, and the big daddy Touring Model comes with an available two-tone paint scheme, a whole lot of tech and a real leather interior. Lower trims have "Animal-Free Leather." Very Subaru. There aren't many styling details that would give away that this is no ordinary Forester. Eagled-eyed car nerds will notice some different wheel designs and a few small badges, but that's really it. It's a similar story inside. Other than the fact the tachometer has been replaced by a hybrid power gauge, there isn't too much of a difference between the Hybrid and the regular Forester. That's really not a bad thing. I mean, we're not working with a luxury interior here, but it's damn nice for the class. The dual screens work well enough, though the center infotainment unit can be a bit clunky sometimes. Materials, fit and finish are all good too — typical Subaru stuff. You're not going to find any open-pore wood or expensive aluminum finishes, but the rugged nature of the Forester Hybrid's interior isn't going to put many people off. The animal-free seats were also quite comfy up front, even after spending over 200 miles in them. To me, the sweet spot on the lineup is the Sport Hybrid, which is the vehicle I drove. You still get plenty of really good and thoughtful features, but you also get those bronze accents inside and out that make the car feel a bit more special. My test car, finished in Crystal White Pearl, came in at $39,415 including destination. To be totally transparent, though, I've got no idea what it's going to cost in a few weeks given what's going on with everything in the world right now — for now the Forester Hybrid is built in Japan, but production will start in Indiana next spring. Despite the added power, the Forester Hybrid is not a very fun car to drive. I know... shocking. Steering feel is pretty much non-existent — I'm sure the wheel is connected to the front wheels in some fashion, but from where I'm sitting I couldn't feel it. The Forester rolls and lumbers around corners like everything else in this segment. The added torque does help it scoot out of a corner more quickly than the gas-powered car, but it's not exactly exciting. Matters aren't helped much by the steering wheel–mounted paddle shifters that can simulate six very fake gears. Even Subaru admits these are more for downhill engine braking than spirited driving. Please don't read this as a critique of the Forester Hybrid, though. If you want a sports car, buy a BRZ or WRX. What the Forester Hybrid lacks in performance, it more than makes up for in refinement and off-road prowess. In my review of the regular Forester, I called it "just about the quietest Subaru I've ever driven." The Hybrid builds upon that with extra sound deadening and a very slick switchover between the gas and electric motors. It's extremely quiet at highway speeds, where you can barely hear any drivetrain noise at all and the only thing you really pick up on is wind noise. The experience is made even better by Subaru's EyeSight driver-assist system, which is rather excellent and certainly at or near the top of its class for adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Of course, this wouldn't be a Subaru review if I didn't talk about off-roading. I am genuinely shocked by how well this little crossover did over some pretty gnarly terrain. With Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel-drive system and X-Mode engaged, this thing is pretty much impossible to get stuck — even when equipped with the eco-friendly all-season tires my car had. The 8.7 inches of ground clearance you get with the Forester Hybrid certainly helped too. I know, I know, you're never going to believe that the off-roading we did in the Forester Hybrid was difficult. I'm sure you think you could do it in your Camry, but I promise that isn't the case. You know how I know? Subaru provided us with a new RAV4 XLE Hybrid as well as a CR-V Hybrid to do some off-roading tests in. Both had fewer than 300 miles on the clock and were priced similarly to the $39,000-ish Forester. Because their all-wheel-drive systems and tuning were more on-road focused than the Subie, they couldn't get through even a simple dirt hill climb. On the other hand, the Forester Hybrid billy goated itself up without an issue. It was impressive stuff. As with the gas-powered Forester, Subaru did not reinvent the wheel with the Forester Hybrid. Simply put, the company made a good car that'll get even the most committed weekend warrior where they have to go all while saving a little gas. The hybrid compact crossover segment is one of the most competitive spaces in the market right now between the RAV4, CR-V, Tucson, Sportage, Rogue and a billion other vehicles. The Forester Hybrid might not beat them on efficiency or even price, but it smashes the hell out of all those cars when it comes to taking the road less traveled. All of those cars sell in very big numbers — far bigger than the Forester's — so if you are the type of guy or gal who likes to take the road less traveled, get the Forester Hybrid. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bad Weather Makes Maine, Vermont And New Hampshire The 3 Worst States For EV Range, New Study Claims
If you listen to conventional wisdom, I'm probably an idiot for leasing a new Fiat 500e. I live in a rural area, after all, and you need at least 800 miles of range if you ever hope to drive anywhere. Georgia isn't exactly the friendliest state for EVs, either, and finding non-Tesla public chargers can be a pain. According to one new study, though, Georgia's actually a pretty great state for EVs, and it's EV owners in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire who are the fools, Green Car Reports reports. Wait, is that a little Dashboard Confessional I hear in the background right now? OK, they aren't fools, exactly, but the study comes from Vaisala, a company that bills itself as "a global leader in measurement instruments," and took a look at how weather and road conditions impact range for electric vehicles. And when you make measurement instruments, you can measure all sorts of things most people wouldn't think of, from monthly temperatures to wind speed, snowfall, air density, solar radiation and all sorts of other factors that might impact EV range. And while batteries don't like being either too hot or too cold, the study found you're actually still better off — from a range perspective, at least — roasting in the sun instead of freezing your buns off. Read more: 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: A Value That Comes At A Price Yes, when the friendly Finnish measurement nerds crunched the numbers, the states in the continental U.S. with the worst conditions for EVs were Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Minnesota. Meanwhile, the best states were Arizona, Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana. There are certainly other factors to consider when moving somewhere, but hey, I'll take Georgia finishing in the top five in something other than college football, especially if it helps me defend picking up a new 500e. That doesn't mean, however, that the states with the best conditions for EVs actually buy that many of them. Louisiana's EV adoption rate is one of the lowest in the country, for example, while California's adoption rate is the highest in the country, even though its conditions are actually pretty middle-of-the-pack. Meanwhile, states such as Oregon and Washington have pretty high adoption rates despite their poor conditions. While driving a decade-old compliance EV with less than 90 miles of range back when its battery was fresh may not be the most scientific of tests, these results track with what I've seen, too. I got much better range one day when it was pushing 90 degrees compared to when temperatures were in the 40s and 50s. And while Arizona is certainly pushing it on how much heat the human body can tolerate, at least for now, you're unlikely to ever encounter temps more than 30 or 40 degrees warmer than the 70 degrees batteries seem to like best. Meanwhile, states that actually get real winters get way colder. So if you want more range out of your EV, come join me in Georgia. Unless you have kids, in which case, maybe pick a state where it's still legal to open a history book. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What Car Would You Live In For 100 Days If Doing So Meant Mr. Beast Gave It To You For Free After?
New cars are basically just for rich people these days. Meanwhile, Republicans have given up on any pretense that they aren't intentionally crashing the economy, so financing a new car is also pretty risky even if you can currently afford it. But what if, hypothetically, I told you there was a way to get a new car for free if you were willing to put up with a little inconvenience and possible humiliation in front of millions of people? You see, YouTuber and possible soul eater Mr. Beast — AKA Jimmy Donaldson — makes an unfathomable amount of money from his videos, and his current hobby is getting people to torture themselves in exchange for money or gifts. Yesterday, he tweeted about several videos he has coming, and they all follow a similar theme. A pilot gets a plane for free if he can live in it for 100 days. A cop and a criminal each get $500,000 if they stay in jail for 100 days. A fat person gets $500,000 if he loses 100 pounds while living in a gym. You can probably see where I'm going with this. Let's say Mr. Beast offered you a free car if you could live in it for 100 days. Presumably, there would be some allowance for using the bathroom and not getting fired from your job, but at the very least, you'd be expected to sleep in it every night and spend a minimum number of hours inside while awake. Let's also assume you won't be able to turn around and sell it immediately after. If such a scenario fell in your lap, what car would make it worth living in a car for 100 days? If I had to pick, I'd probably go with the Lucid Gravity. Since it's a crossover, there should be enough space in the back to actually get decent sleep, and since it's electric, I'd be able to run the climate control overnight, as well as power a bunch of electronics. There are certainly other cars I'm more interested in owning personally, but it's still pretty darn cool, and I'm not getting 100 nights of bad sleep over an ND Miata. What about you, though? Read more: 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: A Value That Comes At A Price Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
