The vehicle dossier US · 2016
2016 Mitsubishi
OUTLANDERProblems & recalls
145 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Transmission & drivetrain appears in 64 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 145 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
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These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 11 years with reports.
60,518 miles is the median among 82 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 26,907–90,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
8 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUTCampaign 26V252000
Reported concern
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 spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Manufacturer’s stated response
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
Manufacturer campaign: SR-26-001
Read campaign 26V252000 at NHTSASTRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUTCampaign 25V507000
Reported concern
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, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Manufacturer’s stated response
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
Manufacturer campaign: SR-25-002
Read campaign 25V507000 at NHTSAPARKING BRAKECampaign 20V741000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SR-20-005
Read campaign 20V741000 at NHTSASEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCampaign 20V403000
Reported concern
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 the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Manufacturer’s stated response
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Manufacturer campaign: SR-20-004
Read campaign 20V403000 at NHTSAPARKING BRAKECampaign 18V070000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SR-18-002
Read campaign 18V070000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAYCampaign 17V609000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SR-17-005
Read campaign 17V609000 at NHTSALATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHCampaign 17V233000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SR-17-002
Read campaign 17V233000 at NHTSAPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Campaign 16V563000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SR-16-006
Read campaign 16V563000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
142 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
TSB-23-55-001This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the HVAC system (heater, air conditioner, ventilation vents) when the blower motor is turned on.NHTSA ID 11029567
This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the HVAC system (heater, air conditioner, ventilation vents) when the blower motor is turned on.
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11029567 at NHTSATECH TALK 289Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.NHTSA ID 11026481
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEAT BELTS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11026481 at NHTSATIN-25-SR-002AThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of certain liftgate gas springs outside the population of vehicles covered by Safety Recall No. SR-25-002.NHTSA ID 11025235
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of certain liftgate gas springs outside the population of vehicles covered by Safety Recall No. SR-25-002.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11025235 at NHTSATSB-18-54-006REVThis Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an issue of the rear view camera displaying on the Display Audio Unit while driving forward.NHTSA ID 11006082
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an issue of the rear view camera displaying on the Display Audio Unit while driving forward.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11006082 at NHTSATSB-16-54-001REVThis Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wi‐Fi.NHTSA ID 11006081
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wi‐Fi.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11006081 at NHTSATSB-24-23-004Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.NHTSA ID 11003536
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11003536 at NHTSATSB-20-23-001RV4Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.NHTSA ID 10252691
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10252691 at NHTSATSB-20-23-001REVService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.NHTSA ID 10252683
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10252683 at NHTSATSB-24-23-001Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models.NHTSA ID 10250860
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10250860 at NHTSATIN21-37-001REV3This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle pulling/drifting and/or with steering wheel off-c…NHTSA ID 10249800
This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle pulling/drifting and/or with steering wheel off-center concerns.
Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10249800 at NHTSADEALER LETTERThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.NHTSA ID 10240443
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10240443 at NHTSATSB-23-23-004This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.NHTSA ID 10235611
This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10235611 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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