2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
NHTSA has received 42 complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and 21% of them involve engine. After that come drivetrain & axles (14%) and electrical system (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 21% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 17 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 25 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 16,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2016 ranks 7th most-complained-about out of 10 model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with enough data (28 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 8 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mitsubishi outlander sport. While driving 5 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel jerked and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the face and ribs. Medical attention was provided at the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (arnie bauer buick GMC cadillac, 5525 miller circle drive, matteson, il 60433), but was not diagnosed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mitsubishi outlander sport. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While merging onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle pulled to the right without warning. Later, when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle hesitated to start. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failures could not be duplicated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mitsubishi outlander. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v609000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall associated with the VIN; however, a free diagnostic offer would be mailed. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
When it rains or after car wash gas fill compartment is full of water. There is no drain in there and the water sloshes around until it finally evaporates. Worried about water entering full tank. My guess is that they forgot to install a drain hole or tube. Sincerely:[xxx]