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Mitsubishi Outlander Hood Settlement
Court case: Damocles, et al. v. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
If you own or leased a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and paid out of pocket to fix a hood defect, you can file a claim for reimbursement before July 30, 2026. Dealer repairs get 100% back; non-dealer repairs are covered up to $4,595. You'll need to submit proof, so dig up your receipts.
Official eligibility wordingCurrent and former owners or lessees of certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles (VIN-specific) distributed for sale or lease in the United States. Excludes judges, MMNA employees, used car dealers, commercial purchasers, insurers, and those who already settled.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you're a current or former owner or lessee of a specific 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander sold or leased in the United States, with a VIN that falls under the settlement. The settlement excludes judges, Mitsubishi North America employees, used car dealers, commercial buyers, insurers, and anyone who already reached a separate settlement over this issue.
- Estimated payoutUp to $4,595 for non-dealer repairs; 100% reimbursement for authorized dealer repairs; 100% rental car expense reimbursement
- Claim deadlineJuly 30, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needFile a claim at veritaconnect.com/hoodsettlement by July 30, 2026. You'll need your VIN and receipts or invoices showing what you paid for the hood repair and any related rental car costs.
- CourtU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
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Watch out for
- Eligibility is VIN-specific. Not every 2022 Outlander qualifies, so look yours up on the settlement website before you start gathering paperwork.
- Non-dealer repair costs are capped at $4,595. Authorized dealer repairs are covered at 100% of what you paid.
- Some people are excluded regardless of their vehicle: judges, MMNA employees, used-car dealers, commercial purchasers, insurers, and anyone who already settled a related claim.
- The claim deadline is July 30, 2026. There's no grace period mentioned.
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- Claim deadline passed.
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