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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the transmission (47% of complaints, typically around 34,000 miles). It is 9th of 23 Outlander model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Transmission
25 complaints · 47%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
We purchased our 2015 Outlander in feb 2017 with only 25,000 miles. It was manufactured in july 2015 with a 2.0 liter engine. There is a recall for shuddering engines for this vehicle during this time, however out VIN did not appear on the recall list. When I am stopped at a red light or slow down, then try to speed…
Transmission was pulsating and jerky. Dealer installed a rebuilt trans, 3 weeks later a line blows off. Dealer put line back on and topped off fluid. 3 days later trans goes completely out. Dealer installs new trans and it still shakes. Said car was purchased in june 2018, we've made 6 payments and the car had been in…
Engine
12 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.
We purchased our 2015 Outlander in feb 2017 with only 25,000 miles. It was manufactured in july 2015 with a 2.0 liter engine. There is a recall for shuddering engines for this vehicle during this time, however out VIN did not appear on the recall list. When I am stopped at a red light or slow down, then try to speed…
This happens almost all the time - when driving at city street speed of 25 MPH and under my car shakes so much and does not accelerate and feels like it is going to shut down. On 3 occasions I was rear ended because of this and one time was with a huge sanitation truck with my children inside the car. I have taken…
Electrical
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, starter assembly.
My 2015 Outlander was just inspected a week prior to this happening. My wife was driving the car on the highway and the vehicle would not exceed 50 MPH. The gas light was blinking on the dash but was full . While she's on the highway off ramp the car shuts down. She restarts it but it won't go into gear. Stuck in the…
Driver proceeded to stop the vehicle in traffic and the brakes failed and did not engage. The vehicle did not come to a stop and hit the car in front of it. According to an of-duty police officer directly behind my vehicle, the brake lights were lit up as if the brakes were functioning but no slowing of the vehicle…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 11%Hear stick pops out of fear with slightest touch while driving. Transmission drops to lower fear while driving. Have to pull over and restart car to get it to work properly. Engine has 15,693 miles, mechanic says a rod is knocking and shouldn't be running the fan to cool as much as it does. All this has multiple…
When I took my car to the mission mitsubusi in san antonio tx. In the glove box of the car was a wedding ring and it was stolen while they did the oil change. I was told by management that since it was in the car, they were not responsible. I asked do the your people always go into the glove box? He said no, but they…
Speed control
6 complaints · 11%This happens almost all the time - when driving at city street speed of 25 MPH and under my car shakes so much and does not accelerate and feels like it is going to shut down. On 3 occasions I was rear ended because of this and one time was with a huge sanitation truck with my children inside the car. I have taken…
Brakes
5 complaints · 9%Driver proceeded to stop the vehicle in traffic and the brakes failed and did not engage. The vehicle did not come to a stop and hit the car in front of it. According to an of-duty police officer directly behind my vehicle, the brake lights were lit up as if the brakes were functioning but no slowing of the vehicle…
I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander sport es 2wd has 21,500 miles. The front rotors have deep groves on the driver's side and smaller groves developing on the passenger side. I have never experiences any squealing when brakes are applied. It appears to be a defect with the rotors and/or brake disc pads. The dealer will…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 8%Air bags
3 complaints · 6%Driver proceeded to stop the vehicle in traffic and the brakes failed and did not engage. The vehicle did not come to a stop and hit the car in front of it. According to an of-duty police officer directly behind my vehicle, the brake lights were lit up as if the brakes were functioning but no slowing of the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 55 MPH in the rain, the vehicle inadvertently swerved to the shoulder lane. The rear driver side collided with the guardrail, the vehicle swerved back into the travel lane, and then back to the shoulder lane where the front driver side collided with the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
Body and structure: support device/strut
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Mmna will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 17, 2026. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-26-001. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov june 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v507.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2018-2022 outlander phev and 2014-2020 outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Body and structure: support device/strut
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Mmna will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 6, 2025. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-25-002
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2018-2022 outlander phev and 2014-2020 outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in alaska, connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began september 1, 2020. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-20-004.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2014-2019 outlander and 2018-2019 outlander phev vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
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.
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 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (25 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 39,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 20, 2026 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?
- It is 9th of 23 Outlander model years by number of complaints, with 53 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.