234 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict CAUTION 45/100
“While driving on a highway at approximately 55–60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost its ability to accelerate and maintain power. The engine RPM increased, but the vehicle would not respond normally, creating a significant safety hazard in traffic. The CVT transmission intermittently enters a reduced-power mode (limp mode), making it difficult to safely merge or continue driving. Diagnostic trouble codes P0776 (Pressure”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander owner
“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 tw”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander owner
“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 oth”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 29/09/2017 | Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay SAFETY | 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 i |
| 26/01/2018 | Parking Brake SAFETY | 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 |
| 13/07/2020 | Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly SAFETY | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when |
| 07/08/2025 | Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illino |
| 20/04/2026 | Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spri |
On the federal record it scores 45/100: 234 owner complaints (21.27 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 142 of 289 categorised reports.
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander scored 45/100 on the federal record.