2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 8% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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 was at a stop sign turning onto a highway, I accelerated and my car was moved into the middle of the road and my car turned off and then turned back on just a second or so later and I was able to drive again. I am not certain what happened as there were no codes thrown and the car continued to operate after turning itself back on. I am wondering if there is something in the computer programming that is faulty. When I got home, I checked all the connections and did not see any obvious faults. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398752, filed 2021-03, 111,130 miles“On september 2019 around 10:45 pm, Mitsubishi Outlander sport 2016 was the cause of garage fire at my house. The fire started in the engine /battery area after I had tried to give a jump start a day before but the car did not start. Fire was mostly contained under the hood. Since 2016, the car was mostly garaged and sparingly driven and had very very low miles not enough to get first service if I recall correctly. The interior still smells fresh car. I had registered the car with dmv as non operative status and did not renew my insurance as I was not driving the vehicle for quite some time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11302972, filed 2020-01, 900 miles“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“When driving the heater will shut off as the engine looses power and then start back up and the power will pick back up. It is not due to having the heat feature on auto I do not use that feature.”
NHTSA complaint #11192185, filed 2019-03, 15,000 miles“When driving the doors don't lock automatically, I had someone(strange r) walk up to my car and open the door while at stop light. I just knew the doors lock automatically as my past saturn, chevy, ford car purchases. I ask Mitsubishi dealership and they specified that my year model wasn't built with auto locks. Also, the door panels doolight up at night when driving, maybe it's an electric matter too.”
NHTSA complaint #11194807, filed 2019-04Related recalls
- 17V609000Sep 29, 2017Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2015–2017, Outlander Sport 2015–2016, Lancer 2015–2016 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11026481Nov 21, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11006082Jul 23, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an issue of the rear view camera displaying on the Display Audio Unit while driving forward.
- 11006081Jul 23, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wi‐Fi.
- 10233997Mar 7, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
- 10233994Mar 7, 2023This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote…
- 10228926Dec 19, 2022This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Troubleshooting Procedure for the Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected…
- 10208837Feb 3, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is…
- 10203270Oct 26, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a…
- 10203267Oct 26, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a…
- 10201201Aug 24, 2021This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Owner Manuals (OM) are now available electronically beginning with Model Year 2015.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 20% |
| 2024 | 6 | 23% |
| 2023 | 12 | 24% |
| 2022 | 26 | 12% |
| 2020 | 12 | 38% |
| 2019 | 7 | 24% |
| 2018 | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 12% |
| 2007 | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 19% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
64 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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