2016 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Power Train (71), Engine (28), Service Brakes (20).
Key takeaways
- 171 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 71 | 42% |
| Engine | 28 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 8% |
| Structure | 14 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5% |
| Steering | 8 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 | 5% |
| Parking Brake | 6 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-15
This vehicle exhibits a severe and dangerous acceleration hesitation, accompanied by a sudden, momentary loss of engine torque when pulling out from stops or trying to merge onto highways. This unexpected loss of power leaves the vehicle stranded briefly in oncoming traffic, creating an immediate crash hazard. This fai...
Suspension - filed 2026-09-05
The annual state safety inspection failed due to a severely rust corroded front Cross-Member. A corrosion hole developed right where the air conditioner condensate drain port is located right above it. Earlier manufacturing years of this same vehicle had a major recall for this exact same cause. Continued use without...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-08-27
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle unintendedly decreased speed. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer w...
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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.