2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 31%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 31% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“At times, when pressing the gas to go from a stop my vehicle will try to stall and not go, I have to let off the gas and press again and hope it picks up that time”
NHTSA complaint #11078339, filed 2018-03, 12,000 miles“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“In less than one year with this car, 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, is hesitating when accelerating then jerking forward into 4th gear, while driving at various speeds, the steering column vibrates makes loud sound, I’ve replaced the headlights at least 6x, water is getting in the vehicle somehow even a car wish will leave the floorboards soaking wet, the steering sways. This car had given me more issues in a year than all my cars throughout my lifetime combined and vehicle's vin number was NOT INCLUDED IN MANY SAFETY RECALLS. CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF THE CRASH.”
NHTSA complaint #11640158, filed 2025-02“The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. While merging onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle pulled to the right without warning. Later, when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle hesitated to start. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failures could not be duplicated. The contact later noticed that the electrical system malfunctioned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10917834, filed 2016-10, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177373Jun 5, 2020This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the upcoming recall being released for the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members…
- 10159648Apr 25, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2021 | 5 | 26% |
| 2020 | 8 | 31% |
| 2019 | 5 | 19% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 19% |
| 2016 | 8 | 31% |
| 2015 | 35 | 19% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 14% |
| 2011 | 8 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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