2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,992miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, 11% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,992 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“This happens almost all the time - when driving at city street speed of 25 MPH and under my car shakes so much and does not accelerate and feels like it is going to shut down. On 3 occasions I was rear ended because of this and one time was with a huge sanitation truck with my children inside the car. I have taken this car to the dealer and the Mitsubishi dealer to be looked at and help to no avail it still does it. I have reported this to Mitsubishi motors and was given a case number but to date no one has contacted me nor helped me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11256329, filed 2019-09, 43,683 miles“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“While driving in the city limits around 35 miles an hour I had to stop abruptly to avoid a collision with a driver who didn’t stop at the intersection. I had to come to a complete stop for this driver. When I took my foot off of the brake and tried to drive on my car would not move. I had to shift gears put it in park and try again. I could hear the engine responding but the car wouldn’t move. When it did start to move forward slowly it was shaking very hard and I was only able to get 10 miles an hour. I had to be towed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11557190, filed 2023-11“During acceleration, I'm experiencing hesitation my vehicle jerk or slow to take off this is a great concern..this could cause a accident upon taking off please help us is see I'm not the only one having this problem”
NHTSA complaint #10823211, filed 2016-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
25 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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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