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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
16%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Driving home with no other cars around the forward collision warning goes off for no reason losing power and slowing down on it's own. This has been an ongoing situation since the car was new, I've made numerous attempts to have my local dealership look into this situation and all they tell me is to take video when it happens.”

NHTSA complaint #11641459, filed 2025-02

“I was driving approximately 35MPH on a 4-lane road with no vehicles in front of me. The car came to a hard stop. The stop was so hard that my purse flew from the passenger seat to the floor. I was wearing my seat belt which tightened up but my body still moved forward causing me neck pain. I did notice briefly that a flashing yellow light was on the dashboard. There were no objects in front of me. The driver of the car behind me had to slam on their brakes and almost hit my car. My car stayed still for about 15 seconds and then the automatic brake was released.”

NHTSA complaint #11488453, filed 2022-10

“The software system in regard to the BSW and FCM. The car tried to put itself in reverse while we were driving. Yes, the problem has been reproduced on the computer only. The vehicle is currently at the dealership being looked at now. The transmission service light came on, the FCM temporarily not available, came on, and the BSW light came on.”

NHTSA complaint #11561895, filed 2023-12

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023114%
2022436%
2021316%
202014%
201815%

Other parts of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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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