2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: recalls and complaints

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• 21V1440005 Mar 2021Structure / Frame and Members
• 20V27900018 May 2020Structure / Frame and Members
• 18V1030009 Feb 2018Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
• 18V07000026 Jan 2018Parking Brake
• 17V60900029 Sep 2017Electrical System / Starter Assembly / Relay
• 16V79200031 Oct 2016Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 16V56300028 Jul 2016Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
• 16V54800022 Jul 2016Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines
• 14V74400021 Nov 2014Seat Belts

1. 21V144000Received 5 Mar 2021. 15,347 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-21-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Mar 2021.

2. 20V279000Received 18 May 2020. 141,200 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-20-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2020.

3. 18V103000Received 9 Feb 2018. 158,651 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-18-004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2018.

4. 18V070000Received 26 Jan 2018. 170,354 units.

   Parking Brake

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-18-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2018.

5. 17V609000Received 29 Sep 2017. 132,552 units.

   Electrical System / Starter Assembly / Relay

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-17-005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 2017.

6. 16V792000Received 31 Oct 2016. 93,801 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-16-010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jan 2017.

7. 16V563000Received 28 Jul 2016. 82,436 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-16-006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2016.

8. 16V548000Received 22 Jul 2016. 45,731 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-16-005.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-16-005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2016.

9. 14V744000Received 21 Nov 2014. 54,779 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-011.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-14-011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2014.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
• All 2015 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 20.

Complaints that report a crash

2

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

2

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

20 Jul 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 201110
2. 20126
3. 201310
4. 20146
5. 20159
6. 20168
7. 20170
8. 20182
9. 20191
10. 20201
11. 20211
12. 20221
13. 20230
14. 20240
15. 20250
16. 20260

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

894,851 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, model years 2011 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2015 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport name most often?

Power Train: 118 of 281 component mentions, or 419.9 per 1,000. For all 2015 vehicles the figure is 125.6 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.