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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 9 active recall campaigns on file and no owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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No owner complaints on NHTSA yet, so the reliability score is provisional. 9 active recalls on file — read those first.

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Should you avoid this 2015 Outlander Sport?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 9 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Active recalls showing 3 of 9

severe NHTSA 21V144000 March 5, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
severe NHTSA 20V279000 May 18, 2020

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
severe NHTSA 18V103000 February 9, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
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Common questions

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 0 owner complaints have been filed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 9 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 0 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 0 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Mitsubishi/Outlander Sport. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Mitsubishi. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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