AI DamageMitsubishi Outlander Sport: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport across 12 model years: 369 owner complaints and 169 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 29% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 11% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 6% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 107 complaints (29% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 87.
- Electrical system: 65 complaints (18% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 126.
- Engine: 61 complaints (17% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Service brakes: 52 complaints (14% of all), 11 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
- Air bags: 40 complaints (11% of all), 23 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 369 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 107 | 2 | 87 |
| Electrical system | 65 | 3 | 126 |
| Engine | 61 | 3 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 52 | 11 | 19 |
| Air bags | 40 | 23 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 21 | 6 | 58 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 1 | 23 |
| Visibility | 16 | 1 | 27 |
| Seat belts | 16 | 3 | 20 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 14 | 4 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 1 | 9 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 10 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Airbags did not deploy, and my head cracked. The windshield seat belt was on as I had bruising on my ribs and across my chest from the seat belt
The airbags did not deployed. The crash avoidance system did not alert. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle vehicle appeared to be destroyed but had not been officially deemed destroyed at time of report. No injuries were sustained.
The seatbelt force alone presented a serious safety risk to her and our unborn child. There were no airbag system warning lights prior to the collision, and the SRS appeared to be functioning normally.
The airbag didnt deployed at the time of accident. Mitsubishi outlander has 7 airbags , but nothing has comes out. This is very dangerous. God is really works for miracles coz me and my daughter are alive even were having pain in our body. I have photo and video inside and out of vehicle that airbags didnt deployed.
The car rolled back then slammed into my car again going just as fast. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelts did not lock. The impact actually broke the seats the passenger and I were sitting in. There were extensive injuries that happened because of this.
Upon impact, the air bag did not deploy. There was minimal property damage to the building, but the car was totaled. The entire front end was pushed in. My son was able to exit the vehicle and luckily did not have any sever injuries.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides general Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures, both technical…
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides the procedure for the transaxle replacment
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides the procedure for the transaxle replacment
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to confirm that the SDA2 Audio Unit touch screen…
- This parts bulletin provides clarification on the correct part numbers to order / use based upon the…
- This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to confirm that the SDA2 Audio Unit touch screen is…
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides technical specifications for the 2026 Outlander Sport
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides new model features and service information for the 2026 Outlander…
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto icons do not…
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides general Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures, both technical…
- This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers of a warranty extension for an unresponsive touch screen…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- P0401 EGR Valve Repair and $Save Hundreds. 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 AWDamount per author: 500 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Cheap Cars Are DEAD?!amount per author: 26,955 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2022 за 6200💲🔥Вигідні ціни на авто з США #автозсша #автозамерики #copart
- 2026 Outlander Mitsubishi - interior! #mitsubishi #outlander #automobile #newcar
- The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander let us down
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.