repaired · 2026 Q3
Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
NewRisk. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
2015 Mitsubishi OutlanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-507 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Power train2 crash/fire/injury
12Engine3 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Service brakes
3Wheels
3Structure
3Air bags
88 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 25 | 2 |
| Engine | 12 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 · 2026 Q3
Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Risk. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event 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.
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
2015 vs. every other Outlander 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 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander safety ratings
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Outlander owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, a warning message displayed reading "Transmission Failure Reduced Power', prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After which the contact observed smoke emanating from the engine…
While driving in the city limits around 35 miles an hour I had to stop abruptly to avoid a collision with a driver who didn’t stop at the intersection. I had to come to a complete stop for this driver. When I took my foot off of the brake and tried to drive on my car would not move. I had to shift…
It has hesitation when accelerating and stuttering while driving. its throwing a code PO868 for the transmission. It's a cvt transmission, and it feels like a transmission slip at times, or it takes off then hesitates then goes again. Other times it stutters. Its a risk because now our chances of…
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