2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander.

20142016
Complaints
79
per 10K Sold
41.5
US Sales
19,055
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

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

#124 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:38,207 mi
Crash-related:1
#212 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:48,848 mi
Crash-related:3
#36 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:21,992 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Transmission / Drivetrain
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
38,207
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
48,848
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
21,992
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
32,600
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~601,435 vehicles.

25V507000Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
~121,529 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

20V403000Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
~177,000 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

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.

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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander — FAQ

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

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander has 79 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (24 complaints, avg 38,207 mi); Engine Problems (12 complaints, avg 48,848 mi); Unintended Acceleration (6 complaints, avg 21,992 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 38,257 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander include 11 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 601,435 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?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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

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

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