Mitsubishi / Outlander Sport / 2015
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Owners have filed 281 complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 42% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 12.5%.
Complaints281
Crashes2
Fires1
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 42.0% · 118
Engine 12.5% · 35
Vehicle speed control 9.3% · 26
Unknown or other 7.1% · 20
Electrical system 6.8% · 19
Fuel/propulsion system 5.0% · 14
Service brakes 3.9% · 11
Air bags 2.8% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 31 in the last three years against 94 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 45,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000. Power train · reported at 101,000 miles
My transmission wasn't working properly. It is available for inspection if my vehicle can be towed where it needs to go as it does not drive on it's own. When my transmission stopped working I could have caused a collision. Yes, my vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer. Some warning signs were the transmission taking longer than it should to go into gear and having trouble accelerating. Power train
09/02/2016... Took my vehicle to the dealer to perform service for a recall about the outlander hesitating at slow speeds and when accelerating from a stop. I am still experiencing the problem. I asked the dealer after the service, did that fix the problem. He said I hope so, I don't know what else to do. Please look into this. I would like to know that when I need my car to go......It will go!! Power train · reported at 32,600 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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