2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The newest campaign is 26V252000. NHTSA received the report on 20 Apr 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut. NHTSA has 145 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V252000, in the NHTSA record

MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 849,349 units in total.

26V25200020 Apr 2026Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
25V5070007 Aug 2025Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
20V74100030 Nov 2020Parking Brake
20V40300013 Jul 2020Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
18V07000026 Jan 2018Parking Brake
17V60900029 Sep 2017Electrical System / Starter Assembly / Relay
17V2330006 Apr 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
16V56300028 Jul 2016Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

26V252000Received 20 Apr 2026. 108,046 units.
Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-26-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jun 2026.
25V507000Received 7 Aug 2025. 121,529 units.
Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-25-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Oct 2025.
20V741000Received 30 Nov 2020. 21,758 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-20-005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 May 2021.
20V403000Received 13 Jul 2020. 177,000 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-20-004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Sep 2020.
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.
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.
17V233000Received 6 Apr 2017. 35,674 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-17-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Aug 2017.
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.

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Complaints by component

145 complaints, 210 component mentions.

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.

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
All 2016 vehicles

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	2016 Outlander	All 2016 vehicles	Outlander, all years	Mentions
Power Train	304.8	127.5	96.5	64
Engine	95.2	171	73.3	20
Unknown or Other	71.4	110.2	76.4	15
Service Brakes	66.7	54.2	51.1	14
Structure	57.1	47.2	83.8	12
Vehicle Speed Control	57.1	34.2	28.5	12
Electrical System	57.1	116.2	87	12
Exterior Lighting	57.1	24.9	46.4	12
Air Bags	38.1	42.5	57.5	8
Latches/Locks/Linkages	28.6	7	8.4	6

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash: 8
Complaints that report a fire: 1
Injuries in the complaints: 6
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 15 Sep 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.

Complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2021, with 23 complaints.

Investigations

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.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2016 Mitsubishi OutlanderThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mitsubishi/outlander/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?: 849,349 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mitsubishi Outlander have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Outlander, model years 2003 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2016 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander name most often?: Power Train: 64 of 210 component mentions, or 304.8 per 1,000. For all 2016 vehicles the figure is 127.5 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.