2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 8 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
163
Complaints
8
Recalls
9
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
7
Injuries
60.1
Severity index
Severity index 60.1 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranks 77 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 45% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 65 | 39.9% |
| ENGINE | 27 | 16.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 20 | 12.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | 11.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 9.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 14 | 8.6% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | 8.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 7.4% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 65 of 163 complaints (39.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V741000 | 30/11/2020 | PARKING BRAKE | 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 calip |
| 20V279000 | 18/05/2020 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 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, Indian |
| 17V609000 | 29/09/2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | 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 overhe |
| 17V233000 | 06/04/2017 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 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. |
| 18V103000 | 09/02/2018 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 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 ino |
| 16V867000 | 02/12/2016 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 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 th |
| 18V070000 | 26/01/2018 | PARKING BRAKE | 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. |
| 16V563000 | 28/07/2016 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.