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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the engine (35% of complaints, typically around 12,000 miles). It is 6th of 16 Outlander Sport model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Engine
9 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi outlander. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The contact called ford of port richey at ([phone] (located at 10715 US-19, port richey, fl 34668) where the dealer stated that no recall was associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not…
At times, when pressing the gas to go from a stop my vehicle will try to stall and not go, I have to let off the gas and press again and hope it picks up that time
Transmission
7 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that while at a complete stop, a slight hesitation would occur upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact had taken the…
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal, and the engine revved. The transmission warning light illuminated and the message "transmission hot" was displayed. The contact continued driving, and the message…
Electrical
5 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While merging onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle pulled to the right without warning. Later…
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi outlander. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The contact called ford of port richey at ([phone] (located at 10715 US-19, port richey, fl 34668) where the dealer stated that no recall was associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 15%Steering
3 complaints · 12%When I go to pull out it will not accelerate almost coming to a dead stop and it will not change gears it will almost red line.. You have to let off the gas to get it to change gears and while driving on an interstate my car just stopped also when you hit your breaks or hit a bump in the road it pulls to one side.…
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving 5 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel jerked and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the face and ribs. Medical attention was provided at the hospital. A police report was filed. The…
Brakes
3 complaints · 12%Emergency brake does not engage due to actuator lever on caliper being stuck. There is an open recall for this issue with vehicles matching my make, model and year but my vehicle does not seem to be included in said recall. This issue was noticed when the emergency brake was lifted but the vehicle continued to be able…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: 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.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed may 4, 2021. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-20-005.
Full defect summary
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 the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began august 7, 2020. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-20-003.
Full defect summary
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, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 10, 2018. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-004.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: 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.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 27, 2018. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-002.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: relay
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began october 24, 2017. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-005.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began august 25, 2017. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-002.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: hinge and attachments
Risk: If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on january 20, 2017. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-011.
Full defect summary
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 may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2016. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-006.
Full defect summary
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 vehicle accelerating.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 30, 2020 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- It is 6th of 16 Outlander Sport model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.