2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT has 7 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues related to the transmission including hesitation, jerking, and warning lights, as well as problems with the airbag deploying improperly in crashes. Some have also reported the vehicle failing to shift into reverse.
Common Issues- Transmission hesitation. Vehicle hesitates, jerks, or delays acceleration at various speeds or from a stop, sometimes causing bumping into curbs.
- Transmission warning light. The "Service Transmission" or "Check Transmission" light comes on intermittently, particularly after restarting the vehicle.
- Transmission failure diagnosis. Some vehicles have metal shavings found in the transmission requiring replacement of the transmission unit.
- Airbag deployment injury. Airbags deployed on impact have caused burns and injury to the face and hands of occupants.
- Transmission shifting issues. Instances of the vehicle failing to shift into reverse gear are reported.
- Rough idling. Rough engine idle occurs mainly when the air conditioning system is activated, persisting even after throttle body cleaning.
There are 14 recalls affecting this vehicle covering several key systems such as seat belts, suspension, transmission, braking, electrical systems, and visibility. The recalls address potential safety risks including component detachment, engine stall, corrosion, fluid leaks, and impaired visibility.
Recalls- Seat belts. NHTSA Recall 14V744000 affects 54,779 vehicles with front passenger seat belt fasteners potentially loosened over time, increasing injury risk in crashes. Dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners at no charge.
- Front lower control arms. NHTSA Recalls 21V144000 and 20V279000 covering over 155,000 vehicles address corrosion of the front cross member leading to potential detachment of control arms and loss of vehicle control. Repairs include inspection, sealing, or replacement of parts free of charge.
- Windshield wiper motor. Recall 16V792000 affects 93,801 vehicles where water intrusion can corrode the wiper motor and cause failure, reducing visibility. Replacement of the wiper motor is provided free of charge.
- Starter relay. Recall 17V609000 impacts 132,552 vehicles with defective relays that may cause engine stall or overheating, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace faulty relays at no cost.
- Wiper linkages. Recall 18V103000 involves 158,651 vehicles where corrosion of the wiper link ball joint may cause separation and wiper failure, impairing visibility. Replacement of components is provided free of charge.
- Parking brake. Recall 18V070000 covers 170,354 vehicles subject to corrosion of parking brake actuator shafts, which may prevent the brake from fully engaging or disengaging, raising crash risk. Repairs will be done at no cost.
- Transmission control module. Recall 16V563000 for 82,436 vehicles addresses CVT software that may cause acceleration delays increasing crash risk. Dealers will update control unit software free of charge.
- Transmission cooling hose. Recall 16V548000 on 45,731 vehicles involves improperly secured CVT hose clamps that might cause fluid leaks and transmission failure or fire. Dealers will inspect and correct clamp installations free of charge.
Owners with repeated transmission problems, safety-related defects, or recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon laws. Consider consulting a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Summary
2015
Model Year
7
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
894851
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
15347 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, 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.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
141200 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
170354 vehicles affected
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.
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.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
158651 vehicles affected
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 inoperative.
Risk: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
132552 vehicles affected
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 overheating.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
93801 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
Risk: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
45731 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 25, 2014, through November 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). During assembly, a clamp for a CVT hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.
Risk: If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
82436 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Risk: A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
54779 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.
Risk: A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
ID: 2117799POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to shift to reverse(R). The warning message "Service Transmission" was displayed. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the transmission. The mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V563000(Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,429.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
ID: 2117161POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough idling, and the failure mainly occurred while the air conditioning system was activated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds or from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and responded upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while reversing. The contact stated that the failure had caused the vehicle to bump into nearby curbs while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined; however, the dealer cleaned the throttle body. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately 4 to 5 times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
ID: 2079928AIR BAGS
AIR BAG EXPLODE ON IMPACT OF ACCIDENT. HURT FACE BOTH HANDES WITH BURNS. NO WARNING LIGHTS INSURANCE YES FOR PAY OUT FOR ACCIDENT SMOKE FROM AIR BAG
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
ID: 2067705POWER TRAIN
While driving on the highway the car did a "skip", then the CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT came on. I got off the highway, shut the car off, waited a while and started the car again. The light was off so I drove home. As I was driving the light came on again. The next time it came on the code was p084a. Have not had it checked by dealer yet. The mechanic said it would cost $5000-7000 to fix or replace. Every time the car sits and restart the light does not come on, sometimes I can drive for some time and nothing happens, sometimes the light comes on. Not sure what to do.
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
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2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
ID: 2063959POWER TRAIN
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2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
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