2015 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Power Train (142), Engine (47), Vehicle Speed Control (31).
Key takeaways
- 235 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 142 | 60% |
| Engine | 47 | 20% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 3% |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% |
| Steering | 5 | 2% |
| Structure | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-09-25
The front subframe crossmember on my vehicle is severely rusted out. There is currently a hole measuring about 2"x1". I previously had two other holes on the bottom welded as a temporary fix, but the rust just kept eating through the metal and it's now beyond saving. Because of this structural damage, the car is unsafe...
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-20
Front air bags did not deploy upon impact at approximately 40mph
Power Train - filed 2026-07-06
While driving on a highway at approximately 55–60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost its ability to accelerate and maintain power. The engine RPM increased, but the vehicle would not respond normally, creating a significant safety hazard in traffic. The CVT transmission intermittently enters a reduced-power mode (limp mode...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.