This page covers 5 recalls, 52 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander.
23–26 mpg combined
9–10.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander centers on the powertrain, specifically the continuously variable transmission (CVT). Owners frequently report CVT failure, with symptoms including warning messages indicating transmission failure, sudden loss of power, and the vehicle becoming undrivable. Several owners describe being stranded after these failures. A smaller cluster of complaints involves vehicle speed control, where owners report the engine struggling to maintain power or the vehicle lurching unexpectedly during normal driving. The electrical system draws a handful of reports as well, including the backup camera display going blank on the infotainment screen during reversing. The transmission complaints are by far the most consistent thread, with multiple owners describing the CVT as prone to outright failure rather than gradual degradation.
52
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a defective relay that can cause the engine to stall, lose power, or overheat while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
The rear brakes have two concerns worth noting. Water can enter the rear brake calipers and corrode the parking brake actuator shafts, causing the parking brake to stick engaged or fail to hold the vehicle. The liftgate gas spring cylinders can corrode and lose pressure, causing the liftgate to fall unexpectedly or the cylinder to rupture, either of which can injure someone standing nearby. On the occupant restraint side, the second-row center seat belt buckle can interfere with the right-side buckle when the rear seat backs are folded down, leaving an occupant without a working restraint in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The liftgate gas spring cylinders can corrode and lose pressure, causing the cylinders to rupture or the liftgate to fall unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Both liftgate gas springs will be replaced at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The liftgate gas spring cylinders can corrode and lose pressure, potentially rupturing or causing the liftgate to fall unexpectedly.
What the fix does
The left and right liftgate gas springs will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side buckle when seat backs fold down, causing the right buckle cover to detach and making that buckle unable to restrain a passenger.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the center seat belt buckle cover, install warning labels on the seat support base and in the owner's manual.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the rear brake calipers, causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly stick or bind.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot, lever, caliper body, and piston assembly as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Defective relays may cause the engine to stall, lose power, or overheat while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the defective relays at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
