2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While on even a slight hill, sometimes the car rolls back if I am not moving forward. For example, if ai am stopped at a red light, the car will roll backwards (instead of not moving or going forward). It’s an automatic transmission so this should not occur. I.e. the transmission is already starting to go out b4 35k miles. There are also instances of one wheel “dragging” or delayed propulsion compared to the other wheel. It is very difficult to get in touch with a dealership for warranty info. …”
NHTSA complaint #11718148, filed 2026-02“The shifter assembly was replaced by the manufacturer and I do not know if the item is available for inspection as the dealership handled the replacement. Mine and my daughters safety was put in danger on April 10, 2024 when I was turning into a parking space at my doctors office and went to put the car into park the car accelerated on its on over an embankment and into a busy 5 lane highway. When trying to stop the brakes failed several times and the only thing I could do to stop it was push the on off button to kill power to the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11595529, filed 2024-06“In the morning where I live for the last few days it has been below 0. The Outlander PHEV even when plugged in over night will start the gas engine and drive for about one minute until the gas engine shuts off and comes up with a message saying power reduced with a turtle symbol. When it does this you have no heat (HVAC) the heated seats and heated steering wheel does not work as well as the front and rear defrost. The car speed seems to be limited to about 40MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11637587, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11034794Jun 18, 2026This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses the issue of abnormal noise and vibration from the rear differential assembly and provides the procedure to complete the…
- 11026477Nov 4, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating reports of abnormal noise/vibration from the rear differential assembly.
- 11021738Jul 14, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers the steps to follow during customer interactions and vehicle inspections regarding the peeling of leather components such as…
- 11018003Apr 29, 2025This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to replace the Coupling Unit and Right Rear Differential Breather Pipe when an abnormal noise and/or vibration occurs.
- 11010044Oct 3, 2024Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11008816Sep 9, 2024Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the instruction procedure for the Proportional Valve Check in the Transmission & Driveline section…
- 11008792Sep 9, 2024Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the instruction procedure for the Proportional Valve Check in the Transmission & Driveline section…
- 11008768Sep 9, 2024Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the instruction procedure for the Proportional Valve Check in the Transmission & Driveline section…
- 10252691Mar 25, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor…
- 10252683Mar 4, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 7 | 14% |
| 2016 | 64 | 44% |
| 2015 | 25 | 47% |
| 2014 | 7 | 16% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 6 | 27% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 9 | 16% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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