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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015-2026

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- Price
- $19,595–$27,500
- MPG
- 28
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Poor driving fun
- Watch-out: Below-average tech
How it scores for you10 scores
One of the cheapest routes to an AWD crossover, kept alive for over a decade on price alone; expect a dated cabin, a droning CVT, and little else to complain about.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 15 recalls was serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +5 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 62% of cars we track.
21.7 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 42% of other SUVs we track.
Fair rear-seat room and 21.7 cu ft cargo; competitive for subcompacts, not compacts.
Soft responses and a droning CVT; the available 2.4L only makes the noise arrive sooner.
Slow feature drip across a 12-year run left it chronically behind on screens and driver aids.
Notably loud on the highway with dated seats and suspension tuning.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls23 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
23 recalls · 9 common complaint areas across 2015–2022
- Powertrain — 137 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission: control module: software (2022)
- Powertrain — 63 complaints (2016)
2026
No recorded issues.
2025
No recorded issues.
2024
No recorded issues.
2023
No recorded issues.
2022
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: control module: software22V563000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio
2021
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: control module: software22V563000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was stolen from the vehicle, and a new catalytic converter was installed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was tak
2020
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: control module: software22V563000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted after driving for more than an hour. The vehicle was
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The touchscreen for the main infotainment system is becoming unresponsive. It’s impossible to use the most basic functions while driving without being distracted. It’s caused me to swerve & almost lose control of the vehicle on multiple occasions— as it distracted me from driving because initially t
- Complaint clusterEngine5 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Master light came on and had me sign power of attorney papers and no lawyer or notary was present
2019
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: control module: software22V563000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio
- Complaint clusterPowertrain10 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
My car is stalling, shaking, shuddering, not accelerating and downshifting while I am on the highway almost killing me while attempting to inch my way across the lanes to the shoulder. With NO WARNING my vehicle completely broke down with my children in the car one is Non Verbal and on the Autism Sp
- Complaint clusterAirbags9 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Black Nissan exterior driving recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic brake, checking several cars cut me off. Break check the FedEx truck in front of me twice. Was able to Veer to the right, avoiding directful impact with the FedEx truck in front of me. Airbags did not deploy, and my head cracked
- Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car has stopped in middle of the road and engine just stalled. The battery light keeps flashing on and off even after alternator as been changed
- Complaint clusterBrakes5 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
Rear brake calipers sticking constantly. Emergency brake also sticking or loosing tension.
2018
- RecallElectrical: software; forward collision avoidance: software: pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition18V620000
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electro
- RecallElectrical: software; electronic stability control (esc); forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18V621000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control
- Complaint clusterAirbags5 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Air bag symbol is lit on dash. Technicians unable to find issue, nor were they able to reset light. I feel the importance of said system functioning properly needs addressed. Not just we e can't find what is wrong.Nothing else we can do. No, that's b s
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
I am filing this complaint regarding serious safety issues with my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, VIN: [XXX] , purchased from Carvana in 2019. Recurring transmission problems have created a significant safety risk for me and others. About a year after purchase, the vehicle’s transmission began fa
2017
- Complaint clusterElectrical16 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving, the vehicle will randomly shut off and lose all power. If I jump the car, it starts up and runs fine for a while. Also, there have been several incidents when I park the car, and it immediately loses all power and needs to be jumped. I have had the battery, alternaor and starter ch
- Complaint clusterPowertrain12 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Cvt transmission bad at 81,000 miles as well as the transfer case causing delay in shifting and rough shifting.
- Complaint clusterAirbags10 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Air bag system malfunction warning
- Complaint clusterBrakes8 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The electric parking break was stuck and alarm going off. Only used ebrake maybe 5 times in the years I have had my car. This time was I used it while parked on a hill. The ebrake would not disengage properly. Dealer says need a new one, even though the electric parking brake now engages and release
2016
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)16V563000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicl
- RecallStructure: body: hatchback/liftgate; structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments16V867000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH17V233000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.
- RecallElectrical: starter assembly: relay17V609000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
- RecallParking brake18V070000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
- RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages18V103000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
- RecallStructure: frame and members; suspension: front: control arm: lower arm20V279000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, M
- RecallParking brake20V741000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause th
- Complaint clusterPowertrain63 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
I bought a Mitsubishi outlander 2016 and just in couple of month the car doesn’t want to engage on the transmission , the SUV doesn’t go forward or backwards, it sound like the engine tend to try but the car doesn’t move
- Complaint clusterBrakes15 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The emergency brake suddenly failed to function. Applied the brake but there was no tension on the lever & no brake function occuring. I understand there was a VIN specific recall on this vehicle and just wondering how my vehicle that falls under the year, make & model does not qualify for the reca
- Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complete loss of headlights while driving at night. Having to replace headlights monthly. Heater fuse keeps blowing.
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting11 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight was inoperable and upon inspection it was discovered that the inside headlight assembly casing had melted and was damaged and the light bulb could not be replaced. Repairing the failure required
- Complaint clusterStructure11 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
KEY FOR DOORS DOES NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEY. ORIGINAL OWNER NEVER USED KEY TO UNLOCK. THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALLS. THIS IS A DANGER WHEN YOU CANNOT GET IN CAR WITH OUT REMOTE.
2015
- RecallSeat belts14V744000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fasten
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines16V548000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 25, 2014, through November 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). During assembly, a clamp for a CVT hose may not
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)16V563000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicl
- RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor16V792000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may
- RecallElectrical: starter assembly: relay17V609000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
- RecallParking brake18V070000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
- RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages18V103000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
- RecallStructure: frame and members; suspension: front: control arm: lower arm20V279000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, M
- RecallStructure: frame and members; suspension: front: control arm: lower arm21V144000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshir
- Complaint clusterPowertrain137 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
While driving on a highway at approximately 55–60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost its ability to accelerate and maintain power. The engine RPM increased, but the vehicle would not respond normally, creating a significant safety hazard in traffic. The CVT transmission intermittently enters a reduced-p
- Complaint clusterElectrical17 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The front passenger door will not open from the inside NOR from the outside. This could be a severe safety issue in case of emergency! I tried unplugging the battery for 15 minutes and reconnecting. Still does not work. No warnings/messages. No recalls. What if this happened to other doors? What if
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other16 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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- Complaint clusterEngine10 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle started to independently decelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic wh
- Complaint clusterCruise control9 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Vehicle changes gears on its own. Vehicle goes in and out of gear on its own when driving. Very unsafe and had to stop using this vehicle so myself or anyone else does not get hurt.
Cost to own$17,600 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$19,595–$27,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,300/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
25
Highway MPG
32
Combined MPG
28
Horsepower
168 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
21.7 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
49.5 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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