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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
117about this part
Share
64%of 183 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 117 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 64% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle has delay and/or hesitation when accelerating. I was driving on the highway at 60mph trying to pass another vehicle, but the car would not accelerate after I changed lanes. Finally, after several seconds, the car responded and jumped quickly up to speed. After this occurrence, it's now happening on side streets as well going as slow as 10-20mph.”

NHTSA complaint #11412790, filed 2021-04, 85,000 miles

“At 56k miles the tachometer would rev up to 5 while maintaining an even speed, then when going up hills there was no power. Very sudden issue no warning, then warning light service transmission required came on. Very frustrated - my first Mitsubishi and I want it gone. I've seen recalls for this year but my VIN says there are none.”

NHTSA complaint #11328696, filed 2020-06, 56,000 miles

“My vehicle was part of a recall for transmission problems. I am being told it has no current open recalls and since I am the second owner I do not have a warranty. I'm currently having to replace the transmission on my 5 year old vehicle with only 43,000 miles for the exact same issues listed in the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11326310, filed 2020-05, 43,000 miles

“For those of you who had the same issue as I did with hesitation at low speeds and the engine RPM at higher speeds - I received this letter on friday december 4th - please take your vehicles into the dealership and get them fixed- you will no longer have to worry about getting into an accident - and it's not the inhibitor switch.”

NHTSA complaint #10808828, filed 2015-12, 1,000 miles

“The SUV seems to miss or hesitate when slowing to make a turn. It feels like it sputters or sticks at times when accelerating or slowing down. It usually rides smooth when driving at a constant speed, but sort of jerks when acceleration changes. I wanted to know if there were any recalls because I want to be sure the problem won't create a driving hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #10663273, filed 2014-12, 500 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023114%
2022436%
2021316%
2020623%
2019727%
2018524%
2017622%
2016727%
201511764%
20141434%
201337%
201217%
2011310%

Other parts of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Engine
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology