2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 6% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,900 miles. 5 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.
“New less then 3000 miles, traveling on utah highway 65-80mph in cold winter weather. The airbag system maintenance needed warning comes on randomly, cause unknown. However we noticed when ever we are using both charging outlets in the front to charge our phone and ipad we had the problem. When we unplugged the chargers the problem stopped. But it is important to note the airbag service warning would turn on for an hour and then shut off for three come back on for a few minutes and shut off for an hour it was always very random when and how long it turned on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10939533, filed 2017-01, 2,300 miles“I have had multiple issues with this SUV. The main issue I am writing this for is because the car was hit stopped at a red light by another car going over 40 mph. The car rolled back then slammed into my car again going just as fast. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelts did not lock. The impact actually broke the seats the passenger and I were sitting in. There were extensive injuries that happened because of this. The SUV was deemed a total loss because of the extensive damage done to the car. There were no warning messages, no recalls, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #11525307, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 55 MPH, the contact crashed into an animal on the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11190527, filed 2019-03, 139,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn the vehicle was unexpectedly hit by another vehicle traveling at approximately 35 MPH. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact stated she was seen in the emergency room for a ct scan and soft tissue injury. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of this issue. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11316315, filed 2020-03“The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated when driving an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal failed to release. The contact stated she depressed the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle causing it to crash into a parked vehicle. The contact stated no warning lights illuminated before the failure. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact did not sustained any injuries or seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233210, filed 2019-07Related service bulletins
- 10186801Jan 27, 2021This Advance Technical information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Interim Notification Letters were mailed to customers due parts not being available for Recall…
- 10181897Sep 1, 2020This Safety Recall Bulletin provides instructions and procedures for the modification of the second row center seat belt, related labels, inserts, and replacement of the second…
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 | 7 | 24% |
| 2018 | 10 | 18% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 12 | 27% |
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 4 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 13% |
| 2003 | 8 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
64 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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