2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,867miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 3% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,867 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.
“Purchased new vehicle with 9 miles on the car. At 283 miles (on a road trip driving on the highway) the power steering service required notification came on and I could not turn the steering wheel. Once home, took the car to dealership and no system failure came up on the machine at the dealership and I was told to call back if is happens again. Took the car home and at 788 miles the same incident occurred again while driving on the highway and coming out of a shopping center (1459 miles) and I could not turn my wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897581, filed 2016-08, 236 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering column vibrated and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 95,961.”
NHTSA complaint #11424843, filed 2021-07, 95,961 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started vibrating violently and there was a loud noise without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several other times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,640. Updated 03/03/17”
NHTSA complaint #10946987, filed 2017-01, 1,640 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249800Jan 29, 2024This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle…
- 10231408Jan 12, 2023This is a Revised Technical Information Notice advising dealers of the instructions to follow when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a…
- 10203261Oct 25, 2021This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the photo requirement for claims when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected…
- 10154712Feb 25, 2019This is a Technical Information Notice, sent to dealers, informing them that they must submit required documents and photographs when performing a wheel alignment check and…
- 10115256Jul 5, 2017This is a Technical Information Notice, sent to dealers, informing them that they must submit required documents and photographs when performing a wheel alignment check and…
- 10098898Jan 17, 2017This technical service bulletin (tsb), sent to dealers, updates the power plant mount section of the affected service manuals to correct the clamping torque of steering gear and…
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This 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.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 14 | 12% |
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 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsFuel system
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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