Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 8 recalls, 163 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
163
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 6, 2026
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PARKING BRAKE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rea...
20V279000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Out...
17V609000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution...
17V233000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may n...
18V103000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield...
16V867000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June ...
18V070000
PARKING BRAKE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rea...
16V563000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | In less than one year with this car, 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, is hesitating when acceleratin... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission light frequently comes on, car stalls/sluggish to respond. Has occurred while driving o... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | CVT transmission is slipping really bad and TPS not working . |
| Oct 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The emergency brake suddenly failed to function. Applied the brake but there was no tension on the l... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I bought a Mitsubishi outlander 2016 and just in couple of month the car doesn’t want to engage on t... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Unknown. The transmission service light comes on and the vehicle drags until you turn the car off an... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The parking brake is sticking when the vehicle is in motion, and it fails to keep the vehicle statio... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The parking brake is sticking when the vehicle is in motion, and it may fails to keep the vehicle st... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a CVT system on my SUV and the transmission keeps slipping. A transmission light comes on and... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Delay in the accelerating pedal and hesitation, transmission will chande gear abnormal.Ac went out a... |
| May 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving home from work when the car started to violently shudder. I took my foot off the accel... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission control module Shifting goes into limp mode and doesn't allow acceleration until the c... |
| Jan 6, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undi... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Complete loss of headlights while driving at night. Having to replace headlights monthly. Heater fus... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | While traveling on the highway, as I accelerated, my vehicle began to shutter as if it was about to ... |
| Nov 19, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | On the outlanders speed control sensor on the back hubs the lil ears that hold the sensor in place h... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On 10/10/23, my boyfriend was driving the listed vehicle home. He had it in cruise control, note veh... |
| Sep 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the veh... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My windshield wipers have malfunctioned. They will work for a second than malfunction again. This is... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am having a problem with accelerating while driving. Car starts to jerk or stutter while driving. |