2015 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints

Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Power Train (143), Engine (48), Vehicle Speed Control (31).

Key takeaways

  • 238 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train14360%
Engine4820%
Vehicle Speed Control3113%
Unknown Or Other2711%
Electrical System2511%
Fuel/Propulsion System188%
Service Brakes167%
Air Bags104%
Visibility/Wiper94%
Suspension73%
Structure52%
Steering52%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD4/54/55/54/5
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD5/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-11-05

This wiper issue was recalled in 2018 and repaired. While driving in heavy rain the wipers failed and the same issue was diagnosed. This is a dangerous problem that was not from wear and tear but a defect in the wiper mechanism

Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-11-03

Ive had the car for about a year, the problem I've been noticing is a hesitation when pulling up to a redlight and it changes to green before you come to a stop, and when you press the gas pedal down right there when your rpms go up my car is like missing a beat if that makes sense, also it does it when hard accelerati...

Suspension,structure - filed 2026-10-23

The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving, the contact felt as is the vehicle was about to lose control. Additionally, while accelerating, the contact almost lost control of the vehicle control. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V144000 (Sus...

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More for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

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.