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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 5.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
141Complaints
8Recalls
8Crashes
1Fires
6Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (42.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Power Train complaints here are 5.0× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train60 · 42.6%RecalledRecall 16V563000
Engine19 · 13.5%No official action
Service Brakes14 · 9.9%No official action
Exterior Lighting12 · 8.5%No official action
Structure:body11 · 7.8%RecalledRecall 25V507000 · Recall 26V252000
Vehicle Speed Control11 · 7.8%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN60 · 42.6%
ENGINE19 · 13.5%
Unspecified / other15 · 10.6%
SERVICE BRAKES14 · 9.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING12 · 8.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY11 · 7.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11 · 7.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 · 7.8%
AIR BAGS8 · 5.7%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES6 · 4.3%

Percentages are the share of the 141 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 8 campaigns

Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay

NHTSA campaign 17V609000 · 2017 · reported 09/29/2017

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 17V233000 · 2017 · reported 04/06/2017

If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Parking Brake

NHTSA campaign 18V070000 · 2018 · reported 01/26/2018

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 16V563000 · 2016 · reported 07/28/2016

A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 20V403000 · 2020 · reported 07/13/2020

An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Parking Brake

NHTSA campaign 20V741000 · 2020 · reported 11/30/2020

If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut

NHTSA campaign 25V507000 · 2025 · reported 08/07/2025

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut

NHTSA campaign 26V252000 · 2026 · reported 04/20/2026

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The transmission is not working properly. It has a hesitation and causes car to lunge forward.”NHTSA complaint 11516979 — filed 04/13/2023 · POWER TRAIN
“I think the problem it’s on the transmission as the car is presenting hesitation and shuddering when accelerating, also it’s presenting rev fluctuations when driving…”NHTSA complaint 11510713 — filed 03/07/2023 · POWER TRAIN
“Transmission not shifting properly make the car disengage while driving”NHTSA complaint 11504166 — filed 01/28/2023 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 60 of 141 NHTSA complaints (42.6%), followed by engine (19), unspecified/other issues (15), service brakes (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

141 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V609000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.