Major Problems with Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Mitsubishi Outlander Sport to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Outlander Sport	1
2018 Outlander Sport	2
2017 Outlander Sport	8
2016 Outlander Sport	14
2015 Outlander Sport	80
2014 Outlander Sport	24
2013 Outlander Sport	24
2012 Outlander Sport	11
2011 Outlander Sport	26

Worst 3 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport complaints

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 70000 miles

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEAT BELTS Victims: 2 Mileage: 36000 miles

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 38000 miles

Browse Mitsubishi Outlander Sport complaints by category

Problems with POWER TRAIN, ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN upon starting the vehicle and taking off with the shifter engaged in automatic the car quickly engages the first gear...	62 ~ 43176 miles
ENGINE when i push on gas the car never shifts gears! i can start out slowly with a little gas peddle...	42 ~ 30489 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i went to roll my drivers window up and the glass fell into the door i took it to the...	36 ~ 32349 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi outlander sport. while driving approximately 15 mph a pick-up truck crashed into the...	22 ~ 50360 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy two safety recalls for my vehicle in a timely manner. i	21 ~ 38705 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was parking my car and my foot was firmly on the brake. just as i was going to shift...	18 ~ 31034 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was parking my car and my foot was firmly on the brake. just as i was going to shift...	18 ~ 29250 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi outlander sport. while driving approximately 45 mph in the rain the windshield wipers...	13 ~ 26509 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 mitsubishi outlander sport. after filling up the vehicle with fuel the fuel gauge read...	11 ~ 16605 miles
SEAT BELTS seat belt covers n covers that cover bolts n nuts keep coming off... ones at feet that cover mechanics won't...	10 ~ 53458 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL car would randomly shudder and rpms fluctuate while idling. then would just die when attempting to go from idle. eventually...	8 ~ 42346 miles
SUSPENSION my 2014 mitsubishi outlander sport feels like it's wobbling and i hear a clunking noise then i press on my...	5 ~ 42381 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tailgate is rusting near the lift gate handle and also both sides of the upper part near the glass where...	5 ~ 30080 miles
STEERING problem existed in electric power steering system. under low speed 5 to 10 mph or less electric power steering system...	5 ~ 43775 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi outlander sport. while parked the vehicle rolled away. the contact stated that a...	4 ~ 37691 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING -electric lock button did not respond. -unlock button on key did not respond. -on pushing start button console cycled through	2 ~ 39850 miles
SEATS seat belt covers n covers that cover bolts n nuts keep coming off... ones at feet that cover mechanics won't...	2 ~ 47379 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought a new mitsubishi outlander sport the day march 29 2014 i have a claim number [xxx] after this...	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when it rains or after car wash gas fill compartment is full of water. there is no drain in there...	1 ~ 12400 miles
CVT > INTERNAL > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION i was driving on a highway when the transmission started feeling like it was slipping. i pulled over checked all...	1 ~ 108000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi outlander sport. the contact stated that the seat belts on the rear seats...	1 ~ 1100 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi outlander sport. the contact stated that the seat belts on the rear seats...	1 ~ 1100 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi outlander sport. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v103000...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2011 mitsubishi overland. consumer writes in regards to vehicle not passing inspection due to thin brake pads and too many...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2016 mitsubishi outlander sport. while driving approximately 5 mph the driver's door opened independently and...	1 ~ 14156 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi outlander sport. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the...	1
WHEELS my 2014 mitsubishi outlander sport feels like it's wobbling and i hear a clunking noise then i press on my...	1 ~ 75000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2016 mitsubishi outlander sport. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v233000 (latches/locks/linkages) however...	1

FAQ

What year Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 9 years, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport models of 2019, 2018, 2017 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport models of 2015 and 2011 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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