2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

20142016
Complaints
277
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1114 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:66,225 mi
#235 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:41,769 mi
Fires:1
#323 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:44,139 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Transmission / Drivetrain
114
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,225
Engine Problems
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,769
Unintended Acceleration
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,139
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,809
Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,519
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,783
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,250
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
30,090
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,333
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Cvt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~894,851 vehicles.

21V144000Structure:frame And Members · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~15,347 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.

20V279000Structure:frame And Members · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~141,200 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

18V103000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
~158,651 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

18V070000Parking Brake
~170,354 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

17V609000Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay
~132,552 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

16V792000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~93,801 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

16V563000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Automatic Transmission
~82,436 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.

16V548000Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
~45,731 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 25, 2014, through November 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). During assembly, a clamp for a CVT hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.

14V744000Seat Belts
~54,779 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.

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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 277 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 114 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (114 complaints, avg 66,225 mi); Engine Problems (35 complaints, avg 41,769 mi); Unintended Acceleration (23 complaints, avg 44,139 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,380 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 894,851 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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