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2015 mitsubishi Outlander powertrain problems

moderate 135 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500

Complaints
135
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500

What owners are reporting 11 most recent

powertrain · filed 12/28/2019

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE TOWARDS THE END OF OCTOBER WITH LESS THAN 40000 MILES AND I KEEP ENCOUNTERING AN ACCELERATION ISSUE AND HIGH ENGINE RPM, THE ISSUES PERIODICALLY 'RESOLVE' THEM SELF ONLY TO COME BACK A LITTLE FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD, THE ISSUES I ENCOUNTER AREN'T EXACTLY THE SAME BUT I THINK THEY ARE VERY CLOSELY RELATED/CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER; ACCELERATING FROM LOW SPEED (0-30): I TEND TO N…

powertrain · filed 12/26/2015

SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE ACCELERATION FAILED MOMENTARILY WERE FOLLOWED BY A RECALL. SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER THE ISSUE WAS 'CORRECTED", ACCELERATION FAILED TO GENERATE A SPEED PAST 30 MPH FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN 25 MPH, AND I BARELY MANAGED TO GET BACK AT HOME AT NO MORE THAN 20 MPH. EVERY TIME I STEPPED ON THE GAS, IT CAUSED ACCELERATION TO DECREASE UNTIL I STOPPED AND COASTED AT 20.

powertrain · filed 12/25/2015

ON 12/13/2015 I WAS AT A ONE WAY STOP INTERSECTION AND AS I PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS MOMENTARILY AND THEN REENGAGED WITH A JERK. IT FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THEN GRABBED OR REENGAGED. A FEW DAYS BEFORE THIS I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL PROGRAM REPLACED. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN THE VEHICLE…

powertrain · filed 12/19/2014

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING JERKING AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION. WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, VEHICLE DOESN'T MOVE WITH WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND THEN SUDDENLY JERKS OFF. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO TWO DIFFERENT MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIPS, INCLUDING THE ONE OF PURCHASE, AND THEY ARE FINDING NO CODES OR ISSUES WRONG. *TR

powertrain · filed 12/15/2021

Car won’t drive over 10 mph The problem was supposed to fixed a year ago by car max in Woodbridge now it happened again

powertrain · filed 12/14/2016

HI TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN MITSUBISHI RECALLED OUR 2015 OUTLANDER FOR DEFECTIVE CVT TRANSMISSION, WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WORKSHOP, WERE THEY UPGRADE OR FIXED ALTHOUGH AFTER FEW DAYS, WE TRIED MANY TIMES TO RUN THE CAR ON CVT, BUT ITS USELESS, NOISE, DELAYED BUMPY ACCELERATION, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE AND RELIABLE.

powertrain · filed 12/09/2014

THE SUV SEEMS TO MISS OR HESITATE WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. IT FEELS LIKE IT SPUTTERS OR STICKS AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN. IT USUALLY RIDES SMOOTH WHEN DRIVING AT A CONSTANT SPEED, BUT SORT OF JERKS WHEN ACCELERATION CHANGES. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS BECAUSE I WANT TO BE SURE THE PROBLEM WON'T CREATE A DRIVING HAZARD. *TR

powertrain · filed 12/07/2023

We purchased new a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport which has a Recall regarding the CVT transmission causing Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating increasing the risk of a crash. We began experiencing "Hesitation when Accelerating" along with a "Transmission Service Required Light" in November 2023. Upon contacting a Mitsubishi Dealership, we were told by a Service Rep that the Recall had already b…

powertrain · filed 12/07/2015

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAD THE SAME ISSUE AS I DID WITH HESITATION AT LOW SPEEDS AND THE ENGINE RPM AT HIGHER SPEEDS - I RECEIVED THIS LETTER ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH - PLEASE TAKE YOUR VEHICLES INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND GET THEM FIXED- YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT - AND IT'S NOT THE INHIBITOR SWITCH.

powertrain · filed 12/05/2022

Driving nov 6 and I heard a noise, almost thought I hit a pot hole or something, come to a red light and dmy car .akes a whining noise and will not go. I put in a claim to my insurance company which was denied before they even looked at the car, I called back and made an adjuster look at the car because I had already been told that the transmission was going to cost about $7,000. I'm a single m…

Common questions

How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 mitsubishi Outlander?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 135 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to powertrain?

No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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