2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 15%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,892miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 15% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,892 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver side caliper froze. Dealer acknowledged that it was frozen. Not covered by warranty which they advised expired at 60k. Vehicle had 65k miles on it at time of incident. I'm 52 and familiar with vehicle maintenance and have changed many brakes, rotors, calipers. Never have I seen a caliper go bad within 4 years. Definitely a flaw on this vehicle and serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11353585, filed 2020-09, 65,000 miles“At approximately 18,500 miles I noticed that there was vibration in both the steering wheel and brake pedal when braking. Based on the mileage I figured it must be something wrong outside of the brakes - took it in for service at jeff d'ambrosio and was told that I needed front rotors, back rotors and back brake pads - and they would not be covered under the warranty. I took it to someone else to service the vehicle (kept the parts) and replaced the front brakes and rotors and will have the back done this weekend - parts were not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995820, filed 2017-06, 20,812 miles“Respectfully, we bought our brand new 2016 Outlander from the dealership this may. My wife rear ended a car less than a month later on the highway. She said the car didn't stop when she hit the brakes and that the brakes don't work. The car was repaired by geico for $20k damage paid and she said she wasn't driving it anymore. She had multiple injuries from the airbags and saw the doctor. After repairs, we ended up switching cars and the Outlander became my car and I noticed that it seemed very heavy like it was surging forward and resisted stopping. …”
NHTSA complaint #10903707, filed 2016-09, 760 miles“The emergency brake suddenly failed to function. Applied the brake but there was no tension on the lever & no brake function occuring. I understand there was a VIN specific recall on this vehicle and just wondering how my vehicle that falls under the year, make & model does not qualify for the recall but is suffering from the same exact issue?”
NHTSA complaint #11626381, filed 2024-11“On the outlanders speed control sensor on the back hubs the lil ears that hold the sensor in place have broken off both sides of my car there's is no way to replace them makeing my car shift different drive funny and it's just about made me wreck a few times and cause when they pop out the car downshift and the engine reves at 9000 rpm and now I have a tick in my engine but i have had to try and glueing the sensors back into place this is a big problem with the outlander I have plus the roads in WV are not the greast potholes are everywhere and when you hit one they pop out of place very ease”
NHTSA complaint #11555874, filed 2023-11Related recalls
- 20V741000Nov 30, 2020Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2016, Outlander Sport 2016
- 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 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
64 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
8 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology