2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most-reported areas: Power Train (142), Engine (46), Vehicle Speed Control (31).
Key takeaways
- 232 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 142 | 61% |
| Engine | 46 | 20% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 3% |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% |
| Steering | 5 | 2% |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-20
Front air bags did not deploy upon impact at approximately 40mph
Power Train - filed 2026-07-06
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...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-06-29
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 tr...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.