IllustrationThe backup camera view is not shown on the infotainment system. The screen goes blank. Checking the hidden menu, the backup camera view is available. This impacts reverse packing and hence safety of the pedestrians and passengers.
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 47.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Outlander years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
150–25K
725–50K
350–75K
475–100K
3100–150K
1150K+
33 reports with mileage · 19 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
6 reportsWHEN 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 WERE NOT RE…
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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 WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. I REPORTED IT TO THE POLICE AND NOTHING HAPPEN. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM THESE THIEVES.
JUST BOUGHT MY CAR 10 DAYS AGO WITH 3 MILES ON IT. TONIGHT WAS THE SECOND TIME IN HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATING AFTER COMING TO A STOP. TODAY REALLY SCARED ME BECAUSE MY BABY WAS WITH ME. CAR RUNS FINE, IDLES FINE, SHOWED NO DROP IN REMEMBER AT ANY TIME. AFTER STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE AND …
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JUST BOUGHT MY CAR 10 DAYS AGO WITH 3 MILES ON IT. TONIGHT WAS THE SECOND TIME IN HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATING AFTER COMING TO A STOP. TODAY REALLY SCARED ME BECAUSE MY BABY WAS WITH ME. CAR RUNS FINE, IDLES FINE, SHOWED NO DROP IN REMEMBER AT ANY TIME. AFTER STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE AND WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE UNTIL I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE GAS AND RE APPLIED THE GAS, IT HAD A BIT OF HESITATION FOR A SPLIT SECOND AND WENT LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED. DROVE LIKE MY NEW CAR THE REST OF THE WAY HOME BOTH TIMES AFTER THIS HAS HAPPENED. HAVE HAD NO OTHER SIGNS OF AN ISSUE WITH ACCELERATINGREDIENTS BUT SURELY A MAJOR CONCERN OF GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS ISSUE. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER AND WILL BE GOING INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOMORROW, BUT AFTER READING THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE AND MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 300 MILES ON IT I AM GOING TO SPEAK TO THE DEALERSHIP TOMORROW WITH OPTIONS OF TRADING IT
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 OCCURANCES. MITS…
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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 OCCURANCES. MITSUBISHI HAS HAD THE CAR TWICE BUT FOUND NOTHING WRONG.
DURING ACCELERATION, AN AT LOW SPEED, A STUMBLE OUR LACK OR ACCELERATION IS EXPERIENCING SOME ISSUES AN IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY.
VEHICLE JUST STALLED/STOP WHILE DRIVING.
Official recalls
526V252000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Apr 20, 2026
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
25V507000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Aug 7, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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
20V403000 · Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
Jul 13, 2020
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
18V070000 · Parking Brake
Jan 26, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
17V609000 · Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay
Sep 29, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.