Mitsubishi / Outlander / 2016
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Owners have filed 205 complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 30.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 9.8%.
Complaints205
Crashes19
Fires3
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 30.2% · 62
Engine 9.8% · 20
Unknown or other 7.3% · 15
Service brakes 6.8% · 14
Structure 5.9% · 12
Exterior lighting 5.9% · 12
Electrical system 5.9% · 12
Vehicle speed control 5.4% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander in this data, 2016 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2022 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 20 in the last three years against 73 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 54,450 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle hesitates during acceleration. I have hard times to manage the proper speed. It shakes and jerks instead. Doesn't accelerate smoothly. I took my car to the local diller to check for some recalls. They said there is no recall for my car. And warranty is expired since my car have 106 miles on it. I have to pay for checking and fixing. But I can't afford to pay the expenses Power train
Failure to accelerate and causing safety issues at 59000 miles. Would be under warranty, but not covered since I am 2nd owner. This same issue recalled in other 2016 Mitsubishi Outlanders but this vin not showing up, but is same issue and mechanics all know it's faulty CVT and they want $9000 to repair but know it's faulty..I need help. Power train
Transmission control module Shifting goes into limp mode and doesn't allow acceleration until the car is turned off and back on There are other years of my vehicle where this is an active recall. The transmission service required light comes on Codes are as follows PO776 C1560 U0114 U0100 Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…