2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 19% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 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.
“Within 16,000 miles of owning my I noticed it would randomly stall sometimes at the stop light of an intersection. It doesn't take long to start back up even accelerating . Several months went by where the issue was no longer present but over the past few month it started again. I get tune ups twice a year”
NHTSA complaint #11646639, filed 2025-03“The car does not accelerate if it goes pastb40 mph the vehicle shakes. Also the battery goes down quickly. Also the oil change does not last as it should. The car has been repaired several times.Also the battery had to within one year. Something drains the battery. I recently had to purchase another battery. Something is draining the battery”
NHTSA complaint #11460826, filed 2022-04“Starter clicks, doesn't turn engine. Tried rotating engine, engine will not turn past a certain angle. Removed spark plugs for cylinder inspection. 1,2, and 3 ok. Cylinder 4 spark plug extremely difficult to remove. Ground strap has been impacted by debris. Borescope inspection shows two broken off exhaust valves laying on the piston. Valve cover removed to inspect timing chain and sprokets. Chain and sprokets are intact. Engine reassembled besides cylinder 4 spark plug and coil pack.”
NHTSA complaint #11639533, filed 2025-01“The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power momentarily with an unknown message was displayed. The vehicle then regained motive power independently and the RPM was elevated to 7,000. The contact stated that there was a hole in the transmission housing and the lower engine block. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11472055, filed 2022-07, 111,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10210119Mar 9, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them upon customer complaint basis and after diagnosis, to replace the ignition coils of all cylinders with…
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 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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