2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 27%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 27% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“My car is stalling, shaking, shuddering, not accelerating and downshifting while I am on the highway almost killing me while attempting to inch my way across the lanes to the shoulder. With NO WARNING my vehicle completely broke down with my children in the car one is Non Verbal and on the Autism Spectrum with a serious heart condition- I myself am clinically diagnosed with PTSD and the terror I have experienced is absolutely devastating! I have made multiple calls with no help and no assistance whatsoever!”
NHTSA complaint #11714737, filed 2026-01“Took the car in for routine cvt fluid and filter change. Mechanic completed the task Took the vehicle for a road test and at highway speed the cvt transmission shifted to a higher gear and revved the motor rpms immediately over 6000 to 7000. Threw it into neutral and took back to the shop. It was diagnosed from their the transmission was ruined.”
NHTSA complaint #11644423, filed 2025-02“The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that Slow - Transmission Overheating message was displayed. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence but was unable to exceed 25 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by a third party that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V563000 (Power Train) that might be related to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546623, filed 2023-09, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated that the Service Engine soon and the transmission service warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing a transmission flush. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V563000 (Power Train). The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer for the fourth time and had the recall repair completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11487610, filed 2022-10, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V563000Aug 2, 2022Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2019–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11003536Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle…
- 10252691Mar 25, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor…
- 10252683Mar 4, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor…
- 10250860Feb 14, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT…
- 10235611Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.
- 10231411Jan 12, 2023This TSB provides the addition of Diagnostic Procedure for CVT Belt Check for vehicles equipped with CVT type F1CJC and W1CJC. (Service Manual Revision)
- 10208827Feb 3, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them to diagnose and test drive customer vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions that may exhibit a shudder…
- 10177379Jun 22, 2020This Technical Service Bulletin supersedes TSB-20-23-001, issued April, 2020, to update the Control Valve part number and MY 2020-2018 Outlander Sports with 2.4L engines.
- 10175777Apr 8, 2020Certain vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions may exhibit a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. With…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 4 | 36% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 6 | 23% |
| 2019 | 7 | 27% |
| 2018 | 5 | 24% |
| 2017 | 6 | 22% |
| 2016 | 7 | 27% |
| 2015 | 117 | 64% |
| 2014 | 14 | 34% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology