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All cars · Mitsubishi Outlander Sport · 2016

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index41100 = average car
Complaints14NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold33,067U.S. model year
Per 100K sold42complaints
Complaint rank#7 of 9among the 9 scored Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years (2013–2021); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,000 and 19,000 miles. Median 14,156, from 10 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine43%
Electrical36%
Transmission & drivetrain14%
Doors, locks & latches14%
Body structure14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1410102

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 8

  • 20V741000 Nov 2020 Parking Brake

    Defect. 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.

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 20V279000 May 2020 Structure / Frame And Members

    Defect. 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

    Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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 th

  • 18V103000 Feb 2018 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 18V070000 Jan 2018 Parking Brake

    Defect. 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.

    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

  • 17V609000 Sep 2017 Electrical System / Starter Assembly / Relay

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 17V233000 Apr 2017 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 16V867000 Dec 2016 Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Hinge And Attachments

    Defect. 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.

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 16V563000 Jul 2016 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 122

Mitsubishi filed 122 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers
  • This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
  • This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD24 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)4WD23 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD25 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)4WD24 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400
3.0L 6-cylAuto (S6)4WD20 / 27 / 22Premium$3,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2011–2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 8.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring3630K
Infotainment, battery & electrical7345K
Oil changes & service2102K
Heat, A/C & blend door245K
Transmission & shifter243K
Fuel pump, filter & tank112K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x419K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201326824,951Engine
2014351231,054Electrical
20151686136,966Transmission & drivetrain
2016411433,067Engine
2017371333,160Electrical
201820839,153Transmission & drivetrain
201925933,644Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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