2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander sport es 2wd has 21,500 miles. The front rotors have deep groves on the driver's side and smaller groves developing on the passenger side. I have never experiences any squealing when brakes are applied. It appears to be a defect with the rotors and/or brake disc pads. The dealer will not investigate and only speculate that the problem is caused by stones. I had a 2008 mazda 3 sport with 65,000 miles prior to this Mitsubishi and never experienced a disc brake rotor problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11114604, filed 2018-07, 21,500 miles“Driver proceeded to stop the vehicle in traffic and the brakes failed and did not engage. The vehicle did not come to a stop and hit the car in front of it. According to an of-duty police officer directly behind my vehicle, the brake lights were lit up as if the brakes were functioning but no slowing of the vehicle occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10680382, filed 2015-02, 2,700 miles“Parking brake is nonfunctional due to parts of brake caliper related to parking brake becoming stuck in place, and preventing the parking brake from engaging.”
NHTSA complaint #11384061, filed 2020-12, 35,000 miles“Took my vehicle in on a recall it was hesitating when you entered the freeway or even taking off from red light the problem still exist this issue need to fixed it is a safety concern for myself also others on the road also my car give off false fuel readings brakes are horrible please someone help...”
NHTSA complaint #10909512, filed 2016-09“The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v10300 (visibility) and 18v07000 (parking brake); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (el cajon Mitsubishi, 247 el cajon blvd, el cajon, ca) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11090127, filed 2018-04Related recalls
- 18V070000Jan 26, 2018Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2016, Outlander Sport 2013–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10228925Dec 19, 2022This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Stoplight Switch Check section, in the Service Brakes portion of the affected Service Manuals.
- 10166282Sep 12, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-19-35-002, issued January 2019, to update symptoms in the Purpose…
- 10152970Jan 24, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to how to fix a condition of a metallic knocking sound coming from the rear brakes…
- 10145182Aug 8, 2018This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. This notice provides instructions for addressing customer concerns of the brake warning light coming on due to low brake…
- 10091464Nov 10, 2016This technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to inform them of the update to the service brakes section of the affected models' service manuals.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 16 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 9 | 31% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 12 | 24% |
| 2016 | 22 | 15% |
| 2015 | 5 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
25 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
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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