At the shop, Mitsubishi transmission and driveline issues have a recognizable signature. 509 documented complaints across 38 year-model entries from 2005 to 2024 is consistent with what we see come in. 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 5 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Across the 242 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 55,342 miles. Repair exposure averages $2,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. Pull a transmission fluid sample if you can. Color and smell tell you more than mileage alone. If the fluid is dark or smells burnt, walk.
ProblemsByVin MITSUBISHI / POWERTRAIN
38 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Mitsubishi powertrain problems
509 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mitsubishi vehicles for powertrain issues. See powertrain across all makes →
Complaints
509
Recalls
0
Year-models
38
Avg fix
$2,500
10crashes
3fires
5injuries
Worst-affected Mitsubishi model-years for powertrain Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
135 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
66 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
36 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
28 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
23 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
20 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
15 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
13 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
10 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2006 Mitsubishi Raider
10 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
10 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer
9 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
7 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer
7 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
7 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
7 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
6 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
6 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
6 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
6 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
6 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
5 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
Common questions
How many Mitsubishi powertrain complaints are on file with NHTSA?
509 complaints across 38 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Mitsubishi.
Which Mitsubishi model has the most powertrain complaints?
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander leads with 135 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 Outlander (66) and 2008 Lancer Evolution (36).
What does it cost to fix Mitsubishi powertrain problems?
Independent shops average $2,500 for powertrain repairs across the Mitsubishi lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Mitsubishi powertrain recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover powertrain issues on Mitsubishi vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Mitsubishi.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.