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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Compared with other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years

More complaints than typical for this model

74/100 1.7× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2017

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,850miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (31% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and electrical system (5). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 69% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,850 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 122 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 74 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “When I go to pull out it will not accelerate almost coming to a dead stop and it will not change gears it will almost red line.. You have to let off the gas to get it to change gears and while driving on an interstate my car just stopped also when you hit your breaks or hit a bump in the road it pulls to one side. Also when I first purchased my car the ignition was broken on the inside which caused my key to get stuck. And to this day I am still having problems with my car plus the bevels on my dash board was broken”

NHTSA complaint #11066890, filed 2018-02, 19,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I just purchased a pre-owned certified 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gt with an odometer of around 6043 miles at time of purchase. In the last 2 days since purchasing, I have noticed that while the car is in stop and go traffic at a complete halt, when pushing on the gas pedal to move forward, there is a waiting delay of a second and then the car surges forward. The delayed response where the car does not immediately accelerate when pushing on the gas can happen after being in a complete stop at an intersection, or on the highway while complete stopping during traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10959956, filed 2017-03, 6,060 miles

Electrical system: “Vehicle stalled on city road, was able to restart. And pull into parking lot when it stalled again, all warning lights were illuminated in vehicle. Was not able to restart this time, vehicle was completely dead.could not move shifter to any position, stuck in park vehicle was towed to Mitsubishi dealership. Vehicle was at dealership for 7 days, dealership said it was a bad relay that prevented communication with computer.”

NHTSA complaint #11219579, filed 2019-06, 36,700 miles

Other or unknown: “Unknown. The transmission service light comes on and the vehicle drags until you turn the car off and restart it. I noticed online there's a CVT transmission recall and was wondering if this is what is happening to my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11617093, filed 2024-09

Mileage when problems were reported

69% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,400 and 51,000 miles.

13%0–1038%10–2519%25–5013%50–7513%75–1006%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,850 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2016201720182019520212022202320242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Outlander Sport · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 16.9% risk
Outlander Sport · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 19.1% risk

Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating; 2017: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cylCVT243027$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual232925$2,700
Outlander Sport 2WD2.4L 4-cylCVT232825$2,700
Outlander Sport 4WD2.0L 4-cylCVT232926$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD2.4L 4-cylCVT222724$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 122 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 122 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20237150427—Too new
20221126,7341427—Not enough data
20211922,0001427—Rising
20202651,000142754 · TypicalRising
20192631,550142546 · TypicalRising
20182150,6942425—Stable
20172733,870042530 · FewerFalling
20162627,850842574 · MoreRising
201518347,0009426100 · MoreFalling
20144159,800642682 · MoreFalling
20134261,0091042744 · TypicalFalling
20121452,9006427—Not enough data
20113083,30210—2712 · FewerRising

All Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (31% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.

Has the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,850 miles and the middle half falls between 12,400 and 51,000 miles; 69% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.