2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 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.
“New vehicle purchased nov 16 2015. Two weeks after bought, vehicle began to slow down, then hesitate, stall out. The vehicle was put into shop due to a computer chip issue that occurred on 'the line.' got vehicle back and same problem. Mitsubishi put back in shop and replaced the transmission in dec 2015. Now same issue, stalling in lighted intersections, at stop signs, won't speed up, decelerates. Mitsubishi's answer? Put back in shop and going back in today, jan 12, 2016. Three times in less than three months I have had vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10819691, filed 2016-01, 300 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“My vehicle is still losing power even after the recall problem still exist hesitate when I take off also upon entering the freeway very slow take off and from red lights im afraid of a seroius accident also my gas gauge is not working false readings please please help”
NHTSA complaint #10929785, filed 2016-12“Yes I have a 2015 Outlander and I am have two issues with it. Number 1. Have the time the car doesnt want to start. I turn the key and it barely wants to turn over so I turn it off, wait a minute or two then I will try again and then it will start normally. The 2nd issue is the usually when I start the vehicle, I smell gas fumes like crazy. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership and they told me nothing was wrong. These issues are still not fixed and it is giving me a bad taste in my mouth having to deal with the two dealerships not very professional at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807893, filed 2015-12Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 | 28 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
25 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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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