MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

42
Complaints
13
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

42 Complaints 13 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

13 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V741000 SAFETY RECALL
21.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2020
Safety Issue:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Potential Risk:
If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MITSUBISHI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: SR-20-005
Notice Date: May 4, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2020
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V279000 SAFETY RECALL
141.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 18, 2020
Safety Issue:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

Potential Risk:
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MITSUBISHI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: SR-20-003
Notice Date: Aug 7, 2020
Recall Date: May 18, 2020
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V103000 SAFETY RECALL
158.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018
Safety Issue:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

Potential Risk:
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MITSUBISHI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: SR-18-004
Notice Date: Mar 27, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V070000 SAFETY RECALL
170.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 26, 2018
Safety Issue:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Potential Risk:
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MITSUBISHI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: SR-18-002
Notice Date: Mar 27, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 26, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V609000 SAFETY RECALL
132.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2017
Safety Issue:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

Potential Risk:
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MITSUBISHI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: SR-17-005
Notice Date: Oct 24, 2017
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2017
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V233000 SAFETY RECALL
35.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2017
Safety Issue:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.

Potential Risk:
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MITSUBISHI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: SR-17-002
Notice Date: Aug 25, 2017
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2017
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V867000 SAFETY RECALL
50.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2016
Safety Issue:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.

Potential Risk:
If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MITSUBISHI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: SR-16-011
Notice Date: Jan 20, 2017
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V563000 SAFETY RECALL
82.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2016
Safety Issue:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.

Potential Risk:
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MITSUBISHI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: SR-16-006
Notice Date: Aug 15, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2016

Consumer Complaints

42 Complaints
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Campaign: 10917834 Other
Oct 21, 2016
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. LATER, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. LATER, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. LATER, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: 10917834
Notice Date: Oct 21, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 21, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Campaign: 10917834 Other
Oct 21, 2016
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. LATER, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. LATER, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. LATER, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI
Mfg Campaign: 10917834
Notice Date: Oct 21, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 21, 2016
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