repaired · 2023 Q1
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-279 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: オーバードライブ83, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
7Power train
5Electrical system
3Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
2Vehicle speed control
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Structure
1Exterior lighting
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully.
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repaired · 2019 Q1
Starter assembly: relay
Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Doors: latch
Risk. If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Body: hatchback/liftgate
Risk. If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Outlander Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outlander Sport median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport safety ratings
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Outlander Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In less than one year with this car, 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, is hesitating when accelerating then jerking forward into 4th gear, while driving at various speeds, the steering column vibrates makes loud sound, I’ve replaced the headlights at least 6x, water is getting in the vehicle somehow…
Unknown. The transmission service light comes on and the vehicle drags until you turn the car off and restart it. I noticed online there's a CVT transmission recall and was wondering if this is what is happening to my vehicle.
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] INFORMATION REDACTED…
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