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ProblemsByVin Index / 2016-MITSUBISHI-OUTLANDER / COMPLAINTS
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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander owner complaints

167 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

powertrain 9 complaints shown

66 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/09/2023 ODI #11559276.0

While traveling on the highway, as I accelerated, my vehicle began to shutter as if it was about to stall. Then the D on the display panel began flashing and a message concerning the transmission was displayed. As I increased my speed the more the car shuttered. I researched and found that this has been an issue with this make and model of this vehicle. After calling a Mitsubishi dealership, I was informed that my vehicle has had this problem fixed. They require a couple hundred dollars to look at it but it sounds like they have already made up their mind that it is not under recall.

12/02/2021 90,000 mi ODI #11442424.0

The contact's son owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V563000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

11/23/2022 ODI #11494690.0

Car throws itself forward, stalls out on highway

11/22/2024 ODI #11626750.0

CVT transmission is slipping really bad and TPS not working .

11/13/2018 68,000 mi ODI #11151203.0

Anytime when I'm driving my vehicle I have to continuously release my foot off the gas pedal for it to attempt to shift into the next gear otherwise it continues to rev up the rpms. Also I parked my car turned it off and as I was getting out of the vehicle it the vehicle made a sound as it was trying to start but was struggling. Then it stopped. While driving the steering wheel shakes when braking

11/07/2020 102,000 mi ODI #11373554.0

I was driving on the freeway, and suddenly my car began to jerk, as if it was hiccuping, and refused to accelerate for a number seconds. It labored to make it home. It was dangerous because it would accelerate and then jerk causing traffics to abruptly halt without warning, by the time I got home it was stuck on 1st gear, and now won't even reverse. My car is not drive able . Something is wrong with the transmission it thru a transmission code. I think it might be a recall associated with this. I believe the constant velocity transmissions are recalled, my vehicle has a CVT.

10/25/2018 41,000 mi ODI #11142586.0

While driving, when you take your foot off your accelerator, the transmission makes a roaring noise trying to slow down the car. Took it into the dealership service for them to look at it. They said that its the transmission and they have seen alot of outlanders with my year coming in having to get the entire transmission replaced. They are surprised that there hasn't been a recall on the issue since its happened so frequent with the 2016 outlanders

10/21/2016 1,000 mi ODI #10917834.0

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. The contact later noticed that the electrical system malfunctioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

10/20/2021 ODI #11437553.0

Engine rev'd high and low without affecting speed of vehicle. Vehicle lost acceleration and came to a stop. Restarting the vehicle allowed some movement but the problem persisted. Dealership checking the vehicle said the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $9,700.

lighting 4 complaints shown

11 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $250 · see lighting cluster analysis →
12/29/2020 75,000 mi ODI #11385543.0

This is now my second complaint to you. Again on the headlights this time they went out at the same time while driving on a two lane highway shortly after midnight.thank god I had high beans even though I'm sure the people I passed didn't appreciate it. Since owning this SUV I have had the bulbs replaced 5 times on the right side and 7 times on the left.was told by autozone that they believe the seal around the light is causing the moisture to enter and carrode .not sure if this is the real problem!. The price of these replacement bulbs are not cheap.I have never had an issue like this on any of my vehicles during my lifetime.... I see I am not the only one to complain about this issue, I found many complaints by searching the net..I feel this is a huge safety issue and it needs to b

12/23/2018 63,000 mi ODI #11163200.0

Low beam headlight bulbs have burned out for the 2nd time since I have bought this car in 1 years time. Last time was september 2018 and now again december 2018. There is no water or condensation inside of the assembly. Just replacing both bulbs and they will work again, but for how long?

12/09/2019 36,000 mi ODI #11288038.0

I was driving tonight and my lights went out, ( for the 3rd time) I have replaced these lights twice already the last time being a few months ago...now they both go out while driving! I have owned several Mitsubishi cars and this is the first one I have had so many issues with the lights! This is a huge safety issue! Something needs to be done about this before someone gets hurt...or worse killed!

10/21/2019 29,000 mi ODI #11270053.0

Since we've owned this vehicle, we have had nothing but issues with the lights. At night, you can hardly see. When I addressed with service, I was told that this was a known issue and to resolve, I would need to buy the newer model. The headlights have been replaced by my husband about a dozen times! This morning when I left for work, they are out yet again. This is now a safety issue! About two months ago, I was coming home on route 95 in 8 lanes of traffic without headlights because they went out again. At this point, we're done! As we speak I'm working with a local dealership to get out of this death trap and I felt it was important to escalate this issue to ensure others are not impacted.

brakes 2 complaints shown

15 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
11/26/2018 40,000 mi Crash ODI #11154074.0

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Mitsubishi outlander. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine, ABS, and temperature warning indicators illuminated. While depressing the brake pedal to slow the down, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a cement barrier. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v609000 (electrical system). The contact called don jackson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at (770) 969-7259 (located at 3950 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291) and was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified

11/20/2024 ODI #11626381.0

The emergency brake suddenly failed to function. Applied the brake but there was no tension on the lever & no brake function occuring. I understand there was a VIN specific recall on this vehicle and just wondering how my vehicle that falls under the year, make & model does not qualify for the recall but is suffering from the same exact issue?

cruise control 2 complaints shown

11/21/2022 ODI #11494434.0

The car will no longer drive. It would throw itself forward uncontroably right before the transmission failed. Car has less than 50k mileage on it and was working normally previously.

11/19/2023 ODI #11555874.0

On the outlanders speed control sensor on the back hubs the lil ears that hold the sensor in place have broken off both sides of my car there's is no way to replace them makeing my car shift different drive funny and it's just about made me wreck a few times and cause when they pop out the car downshift and the engine reves at 9000 rpm and now I have a tick in my engine but i have had to try and glueing the sensors back into place this is a big problem with the outlander I have plus the roads in WV are not the greast potholes are everywhere and when you hit one they pop out of place very ease

other 1 complaint shown

11/18/2025 93,000 mi ODI #11700107.0

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that upon manually activating the parking brake, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was taken to Jack's Independent Service Inc, where it was diagnosed and determined that the parking brake operating shafts were corroded. The dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V741000 (Parking Brake); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

electrical 1 complaint shown

12 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
11/16/2017 ODI #11046535.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v233000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 17v609000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called bowling green Mitsubishi at (888) 273-0134 located at 2205 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky 42104 and it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (parts distribution disconnect).

body 1 complaint shown

11 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
11/06/2016 ODI #10924542.0

On 9/19/2016, I purchased a new 2016 Mitsubishi outlander gt awc. On 10/3, we took it through its first car wash. During the wash, water dripped onto my face from the sunroof. After the wash, we noticed water inside of the vehicle on the passenger's door surrounding the speaker near the window. We provided pictures to the dealership when the car was dropped off for this and other issues on 10/6. The dealership stated they were unable to locate any leaks and I picked up the car on 10/7. On 10/8, the vehicle leaked in the same locations during rainfall. I emailed the service department; attached more pictures & video. The dealership setup an appointment for 10/13. They were unable to address the leaks and brought in a third party specialist. The specialist claimed to resolve the leaks on

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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