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.
2016 Mitsubishi OutlanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 145 owner complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the power train. It is covered by 8 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 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has problems
145 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
64Power train1 crash/fire/injury
20Engine3 crash/fire/injury
14Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
12Structure1 crash/fire/injury
12Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
12Exterior lighting
12Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags
6Parking brake
3512 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 64 | 1 |
| Engine | 20 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 3 |
| Structure | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 3 |
| Air bags | 8 | 5 |
| Parking brake | 6 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 35 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2016 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 · 2023 Q1
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully.
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 · 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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 33 power train complaints. 76% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles25under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 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
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander safety ratings
2016 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.
This vehicle exhibits a severe and dangerous acceleration hesitation, accompanied by a sudden, momentary loss of engine torque when pulling out from stops or trying to merge onto highways. This unexpected loss of power leaves the vehicle stranded briefly in oncoming traffic, creating an immediate…
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle unintendedly decreased speed. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or…
The car itself should not be sold considering the number of complaints about the transmission issues. I’ve only had the car a month and Its started to stall and jerks when in acceleration. The gears started to not shift properly and the car would not go over 20 miles without jerking. I took the car…
Own a 2016 Outlander?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.