2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 142 1 crash 1 fire

“The contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, a warning message displayed reading "Transmission Failure Reduced Power', prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After which the contact observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. By the time the contact and her family were able to exit the vehicle and move to a safe distance, the vehicle had become engulfed in flames that were originating from the engine compartment. Local emergency services arrived and were able to extinguish the fire. All warning lights were illu…”
NHTSA complaint #11615618, 2024 · fire

“THIS HAPPENS ALMOST ALL THE TIME - WHEN DRIVING AT CITY STREET SPEED OF 25 MPH AND UNDER MY CAR SHAKES SO MUCH AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO SHUT DOWN. ON 3 OCCASIONS I WAS REAR ENDED BECAUSE OF THIS AND ONE TIME WAS WITH A HUGE SANITATION TRUCK WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE MITSUBISHI DEALER TO BE LOOKED AT AND HELP TO NO AVAIL IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO MITSUBISHI MOTORS AND WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER BUT TO DATE NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME NOR HELPED ME. I AM SCARED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND MYSELF - IT…”
NHTSA complaint #11256329, 2019 · crash

“Car jerks like it’s losing power when pulling off, not sure if it’s transmission issue or engine issue”
NHTSA complaint #11716839, 2026

Engine 47 3 crash 1 fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JEFF D'AMBROSIO MITSUBISHI (1223 LANCASTER AVENUE DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING OIL PREMATURELY, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11024566, 2017 · fire

“Engine and yes available for inspection. I had been driving then all of a sudden the Service Engine Immediately light started rapidly flashing and the car would hardly go. Turned around parked at home, towed to dealership where they said the engine compressor was not working and I would need a rebuilt engine for over $5000. Towed it back home and now looking for a new car. There were no warning lights or any other symptoms prior to this happening. It was an all of a sudden warning. If I had been on the freeway, my safety would have been at risk as it just died without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11696348, 2025 · crash

“THIS HAPPENS ALMOST ALL THE TIME - WHEN DRIVING AT CITY STREET SPEED OF 25 MPH AND UNDER MY CAR SHAKES SO MUCH AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO SHUT DOWN. ON 3 OCCASIONS I WAS REAR ENDED BECAUSE OF THIS AND ONE TIME WAS WITH A HUGE SANITATION TRUCK WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE MITSUBISHI DEALER TO BE LOOKED AT AND HELP TO NO AVAIL IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO MITSUBISHI MOTORS AND WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER BUT TO DATE NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME NOR HELPED ME. I AM SCARED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND MYSELF - IT…”
NHTSA complaint #11256329, 2019 · crash

Vehicle Speed Control 31 1 crash

“THIS HAPPENS ALMOST ALL THE TIME - WHEN DRIVING AT CITY STREET SPEED OF 25 MPH AND UNDER MY CAR SHAKES SO MUCH AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO SHUT DOWN. ON 3 OCCASIONS I WAS REAR ENDED BECAUSE OF THIS AND ONE TIME WAS WITH A HUGE SANITATION TRUCK WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE MITSUBISHI DEALER TO BE LOOKED AT AND HELP TO NO AVAIL IT STILL DOES IT. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO MITSUBISHI MOTORS AND WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER BUT TO DATE NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME NOR HELPED ME. I AM SCARED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND MYSELF - IT…”
NHTSA complaint #11256329, 2019 · crash

“Hesitation when accelerating. Has stalled while driving. Has come to a complete stop when put in reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11721989, 2025

“Purchased used car in July 2024 and was able to drive it maybe 2 months and the transmission would not shift and would come to a complete stop. Not a safe feeling driving in 3 lanes of traffic on a busy highway at rush hour. Transmission light on and took to mechanic and was told this make and model is notorious for transmission failure and it needs replacing. The odometer is 86316 and car has been sitting now for two years. Of course we went exactly 100 miles over the warranty and now have to pay 5000-9000 dollars for a replacement with no guarantee warranty. So now we have the car paid off a…”
NHTSA complaint #11747268, 2024

Unknown Or Other 26

“The backup camera view is not shown on the infotainment system. The screen goes blank. Checking the hidden menu, the backup camera view is available. This impacts reverse packing and hence safety of the pedestrians and passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #11629794, 2024

“-POWER TRAIN (TRANSMISSION) AND OTHER UNKNOWN PROBLEMS -THAT VEHICLE TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED AT THE WESTGATE MITSUBISH DEALERSHIP IN WAKE FOREST, NC. -UNKNOWN”
NHTSA complaint #11641901, 2023

“I have 2015 outlander sport has 100k miles on it and I had the transmission replaced at 62000 miles at the dealership but now I have a hesitation engine when go over 70k per hour on the highway and airbag service sign on for no reason and the fog light with the led light off with no reason too.”
NHTSA complaint #11544656, 2023

Electrical System 25 2 crash 1 injury

“THE SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAGS WAS OUT DURING THE CRASH BUT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY”
NHTSA complaint #11071836, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“DRIVER PROCEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND THE BRAKES FAILED AND DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A STOP AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. ACCORDING TO AN OF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER DIRECTLY BEHIND MY VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE LIT UP AS IF THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING BUT NO SLOWING OF THE VEHICLE OCCURRED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10680382, 2015 · crash

“The front passenger door will not open from the inside NOR from the outside. This could be a severe safety issue in case of emergency! I tried unplugging the battery for 15 minutes and reconnecting. Still does not work. No warnings/messages. No recalls. What if this happened to other doors? What if I drove into a lake and could not escape the vehicle?”
NHTSA complaint #11568979, 2024

Fuel/Propulsion System 18

“Car jerks like it’s losing power when pulling off, not sure if it’s transmission issue or engine issue”
NHTSA complaint #11716839, 2026

“The car started using more fuel, hesitatingly, slipping gears wouldn’t go in gear, died while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11580590, 2023

“Won't shift gears, hesitates while driving, won't drive after stopping. Check engine light and transmission service warning light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #11493717, 2022

Service Brakes 16 1 crash

“DRIVER PROCEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND THE BRAKES FAILED AND DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A STOP AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. ACCORDING TO AN OF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER DIRECTLY BEHIND MY VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE LIT UP AS IF THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING BUT NO SLOWING OF THE VEHICLE OCCURRED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10680382, 2015 · crash

“This problem has been reported to the local dealership whom fixed the recall and they are refusing to correct the other problem that is related to the recall. The emergency brake will not release in lower freezing temperatures and or it will release and while driving seize up and stop the rear driver side tire. This causes an instant swaying of the vehicle and could potentially cause vehicle to roll if this happens at higher speeds. So far it has only happened under 35 mph. The dealership claims it’s the cable for the emergency brake that need to be replaced and there is not faulty parts that…”
NHTSA complaint #11518565, 2022

“THE CAR WHEN SPEEDING IT ALWAYS LIKE CRASHES SINCE NEW . WHEN YOU ACCELERATE IT DOESN'T GO RIGHT AWAY . ALSO THE BRAKES GET RUSTED RIGHT AWAY SO IT MAKES SOUND. ALSO THE AIR HEATER OR AC ARE ALWAYS WORKING EVEN WHEN ITS OFF.”
NHTSA complaint #11412959, 2021

Air Bags 10 5 crash 5 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SWERVED TO THE SHOULDER LANE. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COLLIDED WITH THE GUARDRAIL, THE VEHICLE SWERVED BACK INTO THE TRAVEL LANE, AND THEN BACK TO THE SHOULDER LANE WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COLLIDED WITH THE GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS WERE LATCHED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AS THE WINDOW WAS OPEN AND HER ARM WAS CUT BY THE GUARDRAIL. THE CONTA…”
NHTSA complaint #11034107, 2017 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Front air bags did not deploy upon impact at approximately 40mph”
NHTSA complaint #11751527, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAGS WAS OUT DURING THE CRASH BUT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY”
NHTSA complaint #11071836, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Visibility/Wiper 8

“PLEASE UPDATE YOUR SYSTEM TO REFLECT THAT THE FOLLOWING RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED. ' 2015 OUTLANDER SPORT / RVR - REPLACE (2) ELECTRICAL POWER CONTRO (NHTSA #17V609) ' REAR PARKING BRAKE - 4A MODELS (NHTSA #18V070) ' FRONT WIPER LINK REPLACEMENT (NHTSA #18V103) THE WORK WAS COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING DEALERSHIP CHARLIE'S MITSUBISHI 495 WESTERN AVENUE AUGUSTA, ME 04330 SERVICE: (207) 213-2702”
NHTSA complaint #11396397, 2021

“ESTE CARRO LO COMPRE EN UN DEALER HACE MENOS DE 6 MESES MI NOMBRE ES [XXX]MI DIRECCIN [XXX]MIAMI FL[XXX]. MI CORREO ELECTRNICO [XXX] Y MI VIN DEL CARRO ES [XXX]. ESPERO SU PRONTA AYUDA GRACIAS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11288819, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WIRES, AND THE FUSE BOX. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED TO DETERMINE WHEN AN APPOINTMENT MAY BE SCHEDULED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11144394, 2018

Steering 5

“My car has a major problem with acceleration hesitation in transmisson that has almost caused several accidents. Also whenever I ride down the road and hit the minute bump my steering jerk really bad and it happens on both sides causing me to jerk steering wheel almost run off the road several times.”
NHTSA complaint #11419601, 2021

“I WENT TO MY DEALER WITH THE RECALL LETTER. THEY SPRAYED IT NOT REPLACE IT. NOT LIKE THE LETTER SAID TO DO.I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY.”
NHTSA complaint #11342557, 2020

“The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would turn at 360 degrees in either direction, with an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer and was informed that they were unaware of such a failure before and offered no assistance. Upon taking another vehicle to an independent mechanic, the contact described her issue with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander and was informed by the mechanic that from her description o…”
NHTSA complaint #11420806, 2016

Suspension 5

“Car has several problems with the transmission causing many safety concerns. Riff shifting and loss of power when trying to move car sometimes. Very dangerous condition having it towed to mitchabichi dealer..”
NHTSA complaint #11470286, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP, CAUSING THE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BECOME EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ABELOFF KIA LOCATED AT 1169 N 9TH ST, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDY. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE TURNING A LOUD SOUND WAS COMING FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR AXLES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NO…”
NHTSA complaint #11402547, 2020

“RECEIVED RECALL DOCUMENTATION IN AUGUST 2020, CALLED TO GET INFORMATION (SPOKE TO AMBER). TOLD TO CALL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. CALLED AND GOT AN APPOINTMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 AT 8AM AT 165 LINCOLN HIGHWAY, FAIRLESS HILLS PA 19030. ON SEPTEMBER 25, I RECEIVE A CALL THAT THEY RAN OUT OF THE RECALL PARTS AND HAVE TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT, THEY WILL CALL WHEN THEY'RE BACK IN STOCK. I CALLED IN NOVEMBER, DECEMBER AND JUST LAST WEEK TO FIND OUT THEY STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY OF THE FRONT CROSS MEMBERS TO REPLACE THEM (AND SHE SAID THERE ARE SEVERAL PEOPLE ST…”
NHTSA complaint #11390849, 2020

Parking Brake 4

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH KELLY MITSUBISHI-EMMAUS (536 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA 18049) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE POWER TRAIN FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V563000 (POWER…”
NHTSA complaint #11291526, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V070000 (PARKING BRAKE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (MITSUBISHI SPOKANE, 8400 E SPRAGUE AVENUE, SPOKANE, WA 99212) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.”
NHTSA complaint #11152043, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V10300 (VISIBILITY) AND 18V07000 (PARKING BRAKE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER (EL CAJON MITSUBISHI, 247 EL CAJON BLVD, EL CAJON, CA) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORME…”
NHTSA complaint #11090127, 2018

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 3

“MY 2015 OUTLANDER WAS JUST INSPECTED A WEEK PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 50 MPH. THE GAS LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON THE DASH BUT WAS FULL . WHILE SHE'S ON THE HIGHWAY OFF RAMP THE CAR SHUTS DOWN. SHE RESTARTS IT BUT IT WON'T GO INTO GEAR. STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. NOW THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP AND THEY SAY IT'S COMPUTER FAILURE . @60,000 MILES? I JUST FIND IT FUNNY THAT'S HOW LONG OF A WARRANTY THEY GIVE TO YOU”
NHTSA complaint #11230222, 2019

“I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND SHUT OFF AND I TAKE TO THE DEALER FOR THREE DAYS BUT THEY NEVER FOUND ANY ISSUES THEM HAPPEN AGAIN SO MAY WIFE ALMOST HAVE A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE WEST GATE MITSUBISHI OF RALEIG TOWING MY CAR AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR COMPUTER NEED TO BE REPLACED IT AND I'M STILL WAITING FOR CAR GET FIXED MY CAR IN ON THE DEALER FOR A WEEK AND NOTHING GETS FIX. THIS IS A REAL SERIOUS THE CAR SHUTOFF DURING DRIVING I'M REALLY DES APPOINTED”
NHTSA complaint #11118159, 2018

“ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. BOUGHT NEW 9/2015. TREATED APPALLINGLY AT POS. UNRELIABLE INSTRUMENT PANEL KEPT SHOWING A P0017 CODE AT 15K, WOULD NOT CLEAR. TOOK TO DEALER FOR $450 29K SERVICE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER THIS FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME THEN OFF. CAR "PASSED" ALL CHECKS AT DIFFERENT DEALER BUT THEY SAID "TIMING CHAIN" LOOKED LOOSE IN 4/2017 THEY SAID WE COULD REPLACE THE CHAIN, CAM AND CRANK SHAFT AND SENSORS AT OUR EXPENSE FOR 4K ON A NEW CAR. THEY BLAMED US FOR "IMPROPER MAINTENANCE" DUE TO DIRTY OIL. THEY CANCELLED WARRANTY ON ENTIRE VEHICLE. COSE WOULD GO OFF, THE…”
NHTSA complaint #11080090, 2018

Exterior Lighting 3

“I have 2015 outlander sport has 100k miles on it and I had the transmission replaced at 62000 miles at the dealership but now I have a hesitation engine when go over 70k per hour on the highway and airbag service sign on for no reason and the fog light with the led light off with no reason too.”
NHTSA complaint #11544656, 2023

“THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING OVER TIME AND STARTED BY NOTICING MOISTURE IN THE REAR LIGHTS. WITH TIME THE MOISTURE TURNED INTO WATER THAT CAUSED BULBS TO BURN OUT.THE REAR LIGHTS ABSORB MOISTURE WHICH CONDENSES INTO WATER THAT AFFECTS THE LIGHT BULBS AND HAD TO CHANGE THE BULBS COUNTLESS TIMES AND EVENTUALLY THE LIGHTING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. TODAY THE LAMP ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS ACCUMULATED RUST AND IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL WITH THE TURN SIGNAL WHICH IS DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE LANES.UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THE DEALER REFUSED RESPONSIBILITY CLAIMIN…”
NHTSA complaint #11233860, 2017

“HEADLIGHTS ONLY SHINE ABOUT 50 FEET AHEAD. DOESN'T GIVE YOU ENOUGH TIME TO REACT TO SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. HAVE ALMOST HIT A NUMBER OF DEER ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. HAVE TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALER. THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT FOR HEADLIGHTS.”
NHTSA complaint #10780227, 2015

Seat Belts 3

“I NEVER RECEIVED THE LETTER CONCERNING THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING WITH MY AUTO BUT THOUGHT IT WAS NORMAL!! ALSO, THE LOWBEAM ON THE HEADLIGHTS IS TOO LOW!! I HAVE TO DRIVE ON HIGHBEAM TO SEE THE ROAD!!”
NHTSA complaint #10971511, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT JAMMED AND GOT STUCK IN THE BUCKLE. THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT TO REMOVE THE PASSENGER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10903797, 2016

Structure 3

“Rear liftgate lock release handle Mitsubishi part number 5810A089 (100% electrical) failed due to excessive moisture penatration in this area causing abnormal rust to the liftgate in the same location. I now notice other vehicles like mine have the same rust condition in the same area. I wash the vehicle on a regular basis and I keep it in a heated garage when I'm home.”
NHTSA complaint #11506215, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFT GATE OPENED, BEEPED AND FELL WITH FORCE. AFTER A WHILE, THE TAILGATE FAILED TO OPEN WITHOUT USING FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FUCCILLO MITSUBISHI LOCATED AT 18822 US-11, WATERTOWN, NY 13601, AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL SUBJECTED TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V867000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL ADDRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO…”
NHTSA complaint #11355552, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOUNT THE MITSUBISHI ROOF MOUNT RACK, THE VEHICLE ROOF RACK SECUREMENTS POINTS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE KELLY MITSUBISHI DEALER LOCATED AT 536 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA 18049; (610) 967-2101 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AREA NEEDED TO BE CLEANED WITH THE WD40 AND BRUSH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE CLEANING WOULD NOT DO ANY GOOD FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 888-648-7820 AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO OTHER THAN…”
NHTSA complaint #11010712, 2017

Wheels 3

“I have Goodyear tires Eagle LS P225 55R18, three of them that the tread is separating on all of them. The TIN for all three of them is 4921, the second week of December, 2021. All three of the tires have cracks on the inside of the tread and the car is lurching side to side while driving down the road. This is a severe condition and all the tires need to be replaced. Most likely the tires were either bought in New York or Washington state. My name is [XXX] , my phone number is [XXX] and I live in Santa Rosa California. This condition has been confirmed by my mechanic and two tire stores. If y…”
NHTSA complaint #11698397, 2025

“ON A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER WITH 51,000 MILES. MY TOYO A24 TIRES DOT NUMBER N300 STARTED CUPPING. REGULAR TIRE ROTATIONS WERE COMPLETED. I TALKED TO THE MITSUBISHI TECHNICIAN THAT REPLACED MY TIRES DUE TO THE FACT THEY'LL FAIL STATE INSPECTION AND HE BELIEVES IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT TIME OF DISCOVERY. CAR HAD A THUMPING NOISE WHILE GOING TO DEALERSHIP FOR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE ON INTERSTATE AND LOCAL ROADS.”
NHTSA complaint #11120433, 2018

“WHEN THE CAR HITS PUMPS WHICH ARE TOO DEEP, THE STEERING MOVES. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHIFTS SOMETIMES WHEN IT HITS SMALL PUMPS. I FEEL I DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER THE CAR WHEN SUCH HAPPENS. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER CARS BEFORE LIKE MY BROTHER'S HIGHLANDER BUT IT DOES NOT DO SO. IT IS SO WEIRD EVEN THOUGH THE MECHANIC FROM WHERE I FINANCED SAYS IT IS BECAUSE IT IS AN ELECTRONIC STEERING. IT FEELS SO UNSAFE AND I DREAD TO DRIVE WHEN IT IS ICY.”
NHTSA complaint #10824490, 2016

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission overheat message was displayed indicating that the vehicle should be turned off. The contact pulled over and waited for the engine to cool down. While attempting to drive, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact also stated that while the vehicle was idling, the engine revved up. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, but it was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no additional assistance was provid…”
NHTSA complaint #11489529, 2022

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“The front passenger door will not open from the inside NOR from the outside. This could be a severe safety issue in case of emergency! I tried unplugging the battery for 15 minutes and reconnecting. Still does not work. No warnings/messages. No recalls. What if this happened to other doors? What if I drove into a lake and could not escape the vehicle?”
NHTSA complaint #11568979, 2024

Tires 1

“ON A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER WITH 51,000 MILES. MY TOYO A24 TIRES DOT NUMBER N300 STARTED CUPPING. REGULAR TIRE ROTATIONS WERE COMPLETED. I TALKED TO THE MITSUBISHI TECHNICIAN THAT REPLACED MY TIRES DUE TO THE FACT THEY'LL FAIL STATE INSPECTION AND HE BELIEVES IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT TIME OF DISCOVERY. CAR HAD A THUMPING NOISE WHILE GOING TO DEALERSHIP FOR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE ON INTERSTATE AND LOCAL ROADS.”
NHTSA complaint #11120433, 2018

Visibility 1

“The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and engaging the wipers, the wipers were operating slowly. The contact stated she received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V103000 (Visibility) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. However, the dealer only replaced the rod of the wiper link instead of replacing both the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge, per the recall remedy notes. The contact stated that the wipers would stop working while driving. The vehicle was t…”
NHTSA complaint #11478603, 2015