2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: 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 wit.
42
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
9 complaints- • 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 WIT
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED FORD OF PORT RICHEY AT (727) 478-0975 (LOCATED AT 10715 US-19, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668) WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT NO RECALL WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
“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 WIT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
7 complaints- • 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 WIT
- • I JUST PURCHASED A PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT GT WITH AN ODOMETER OF AROUND 6043 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE. IN THE LAST 2 DAYS SINCE PURCHASING, I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHILE THE CAR IS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AT A COMPLETE HALT, WHEN PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD, THE
- • The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that while at a complete stop, a slight hesitation would occur upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contac
“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 WIT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
5 complaints- • 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 WIT
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED FORD OF PORT RICHEY AT (727) 478-0975 (LOCATED AT 10715 US-19, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668) WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT NO RECALL WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
- • HESITATIONS DURING ACCELERATION, ENGINE STALLS, ELECTRICAL DOESNT WORK PROBERLY LIKE USB
“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 WIT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
4 complaints- • HESITATIONS DURING ACCELERATION, ENGINE STALLS, ELECTRICAL DOESNT WORK PROBERLY LIKE USB
- • Unknown. The transmission service light comes on and the vehicle drags until you turn the car off and restart it. I noticed online there's a CVT transmission recall and was wondering if this is what is happening to my vehicle.
- • Transmission light frequently comes on, car stalls/sluggish to respond. Has occurred while driving or at rest. No change despite several transmission servicing/towing expenses. Per online research, others experiencing same issues. Often resolves temporarily by turning off engine and restarting car.
“HESITATIONS DURING ACCELERATION, ENGINE STALLS, ELECTRICAL DOESNT WORK PROBERLY LIKE USB”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
3 complaints- • WHEN I GO TO PULL OUT IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE ALMOST COMING TO A DEAD STOP AND IT WILL NOT CHANGE GEARS IT WILL ALMOST RED LINE.. YOU HAVE TO LET OFF THE GAS TO GET IT TO CHANGE GEARS AND WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE MY CAR JUST STOPPED ALSO WHEN YOU HIT YOUR BREAKS OR HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT PUL
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND RIBS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED AT THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE RE
- • Transmission light frequently comes on, car stalls/sluggish to respond. Has occurred while driving or at rest. No change despite several transmission servicing/towing expenses. Per online research, others experiencing same issues. Often resolves temporarily by turning off engine and restarting car.
“WHEN I GO TO PULL OUT IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE ALMOST COMING TO A DEAD STOP AND IT WILL NOT CHANGE GEARS IT WILL ALMOST RED LINE.. YOU HAVE TO LET OFF THE GAS TO GET IT TO CHANGE GEARS AND WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE MY CAR JUST STOPPED ALSO WHEN YOU HIT YOUR BREAKS OR HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT PUL”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 42 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: 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 WIT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: 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 WIT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: 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 WIT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: HESITATIONS DURING ACCELERATION, ENGINE STALLS, ELECTRICAL DOESNT WORK PROBERLY LIKE USB
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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