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2015 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2015 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 277 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 6.6x the segment average of 42. The most common issue is transmission problems (42% of all complaints), specifically: the suv seems to miss or hesitate when slowing to make a turn. it feels like it sputters or sticks at times when accelerating or slowing down. it usually rides smooth when driving at a constant speed, but sort of jerks when acceleration changes. i wanted to know if there were any recalls because i w. There are 9 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

277

Total Complaints

9

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

6.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

TRANSMISSION

116 complaints
42%
  • • THE SUV SEEMS TO MISS OR HESITATE WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. IT FEELS LIKE IT SPUTTERS OR STICKS AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN. IT USUALLY RIDES SMOOTH WHEN DRIVING AT A CONSTANT SPEED, BUT SORT OF JERKS WHEN ACCELERATION CHANGES. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS BECAUSE I W
  • • PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING JERKING AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION. WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, VEHICLE DOESN'T MOVE WITH WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND THEN SUDDENLY JERKS OFF. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO TWO DIFFERENT MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIPS, INCLUDING THE ONE OF PURCHASE, A
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FROM AN IDLE POSITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION, IT HESITATED AND JERKED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLI
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE SUV SEEMS TO MISS OR HESITATE WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. IT FEELS LIKE IT SPUTTERS OR STICKS AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN. IT USUALLY RIDES SMOOTH WHEN DRIVING AT A CONSTANT SPEED, BUT SORT OF JERKS WHEN ACCELERATION CHANGES. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS BECAUSE I W”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2015 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Based on 170 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 46K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
67
30-60K
40
60-100K
37
100-150K
24
150-200K
2
200K+
0

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 51K mi · 80 reports
0-30K
22
30-60K
22
60-100K
19
100-150K
15
150-200K
2
200K+
0

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 35K mi · 24 reports
0-30K
11
30-60K
5
60-100K
4
100-150K
4
150-200K
0
200K+
0

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 28K mi · 15 reports
0-30K
8
30-60K
1
60-100K
4
100-150K
2
150-200K
0
200K+
0

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 51K mi · 13 reports
0-30K
5
30-60K
2
60-100K
4
100-150K
2
150-200K
0
200K+
0

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 11K mi · 9 reports
0-30K
5
30-60K
3
60-100K
0
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 3K mi · 9 reports
0-30K
7
30-60K
0
60-100K
2
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (9)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM05/03/2021

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, 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.

Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2015 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,847
Per month
$154
Per mile
15.4¢
MPG
26
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,087/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,500/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2015 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,585
Full coverage / month
$132
Liability only / year
$626
vs US avg
-5%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating0.98x
× vehicle age0.92x
= Full coverage estimate$1585

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Mitsubishi New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
5 yr / 60K mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
10 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
7 yr / 100K mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / unlimited mi

10 year powertrain not transferable

These are the terms for a new Mitsubishi. If you're buying a used 2015 OUTLANDER SPORT, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Mitsubishi dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 277 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: THE SUV SEEMS TO MISS OR HESITATE WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. IT FEELS LIKE IT SPUTTERS OR STICKS AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN. IT USUALLY RIDES SMOOTH WHEN DRIVING AT A CONSTANT SPEED, BUT SORT OF JERKS WHEN ACCELERATION CHANGES. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS BECAUSE I W

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: TWO TIMES I HAVE EXPERIENCED ENGINE HESITATION IN THE 2015 OUTLANDER SPORT. FIRST TIME WAS STARTING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE MOTOR WOULD NOT MOVE THE CAR THEN IT JERKED INTO GEAR, THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS MAKING A SLOW TURN TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE MOTOR DID THE SAME THING. I HAVE READ OTHERS

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SPEED CONTROL: PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING JERKING AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION. WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, VEHICLE DOESN'T MOVE WITH WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND THEN SUDDENLY JERKS OFF. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO TWO DIFFERENT MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIPS, INCLUDING THE ONE OF PURCHASE, A

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: THE CAR STUTTERS AND JERKS TO ACCELERATE WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY HAVEN'T HEARD OF THE ISSUE. HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO STOP IN. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM, IN FACT, I BELIEVE ONE REVIEW FROM MOTOR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 9 recalls have been completed — free at any Mitsubishi dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT — Year Comparison

How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2023
15Excellent Reliability
2022
21Excellent Reliability
2021
28Above Average
2020
34Above Average
2019
42Average
2018
37Above Average
2017
47Below Average
2016
42Average
2015
277Avoid This Year
2014
58Below Average
2013
59Below Average
2012
18Excellent Reliability
2011
47Below Average
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

At a Glance

Complaints
277
Recalls
9
Fire reports
1
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
42

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