2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,498miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 8% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,498 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The paint on the hood is chipping only after 2,000 miles and its second car wash! I park my new car in the garage and don't even take it to work, it's only my weekend vehicle. My 12 year old saturn's paint job looks better than my 3 month old new Mitsubishi. There is obviously no clear coat on top, or primer under the paint. When compared to dings on my 12 year old saturn, it is obvious there are a few layers of material before it gets down to the body - with the Mitsubishi, it's just paint and then metal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822687, filed 2016-01, 2,014 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“On 9/19/2016, I purchased a new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander gt awc. On 10/3, we took it through its first car wash. During the wash, water dripped onto my face from the sunroof. After the wash, we noticed water inside of the vehicle on the passenger's door surrounding the speaker near the window. We provided pictures to the dealership when the car was dropped off for this and other issues on 10/6. The dealership stated they were unable to locate any leaks and I picked up the car on 10/7. On 10/8, the vehicle leaked in the same locations during rainfall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924542, filed 2016-11, 700 miles“The doors do not lock automatically after reaching a certain speed, the driver must always lock the doors manually, there is no setting to have them lock after driving, if you do lock them manually they will unlock, sometimes while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11206146, filed 2019-05, 14,997 miles“Key for doors does not unlock with the key. Original owner never used key to unlock. They said there is no recalls. This is a danger when you cannot get in car with out remote.”
NHTSA complaint #11399083, filed 2021-03, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 26V252000Apr 20, 2026Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2020, Outlander Phev 2018–2022
- 25V507000Aug 7, 2025Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2020, Outlander Phev 2018–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11025235Oct 8, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of certain liftgate gas springs outside the population of vehicles covered by…
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170145Dec 5, 2019This is a TSB that was sent to dealers to inform them that due to stress applied intensively onto the left and right rear end portion of the seat cushion by a passenger, the…
- 10159661Apr 23, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the window glass run channel and door…
- 10159642Apr 23, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the window glass run channel and door…
- 10158955Mar 28, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with…
- 10158951Mar 21, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to replace both tailgate gas springs with the countermeasure parts when a customer reports a…
- 10158417Mar 14, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the 2016 Outlander Body Repair Manual. This bulletin supersedes TSB-16-42B-003, issued May…
- 10091478Oct 12, 2016This technical service bulletin updates the exterior section of the affected service manuals to add a step to liftgate garnish removal and installation.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 76 | 35% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 8 | 14% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 16 | 13% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 8 | 15% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
64 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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