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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 163
Latest campaign: Nov 30, 2020

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Parking brake	2	Nov 30, 2020	20V741000 18V070000
Structure	2	May 18, 2020	20V279000 16V867000
Visibility	1	Feb 9, 2018	18V103000
Electrical system	1	Sep 29, 2017	17V609000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Apr 6, 2017	17V233000
Power train	1	Jul 28, 2016	16V563000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 30, 2020Latest campaign


Nov 30, 202020V741000	Parking brake If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V741000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V741000 · Nov 30, 2020
May 18, 202020V279000	Structure: frame and members A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V279000 What's wrong 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. Risk A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V279000 · May 18, 2020
Feb 9, 201818V103000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V103000 What's wrong 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. Risk Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V103000 · Feb 9, 2018
Jan 26, 201818V070000	Parking brake If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V070000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V070000 · Jan 26, 2018
Sep 29, 201717V609000	Electrical system: starter assembly relay If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V609000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V609000 · Sep 29, 2017
Apr 6, 201717V233000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V233000 What's wrong 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. Risk If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V233000 · Apr 6, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component163

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

163Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	65	40	1	0	0
Engine	27	17	2	1	1
Service brakes	19	12	3	0	2
Unknown or other	18	11	0	1	0
Electrical system	16	10	2	1	2
Structure	14	9	1	0	1
Exterior lighting	13	8	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	12	7	1	0	0
Air bags	9	6	6	0	5
Steering	8	5	2	0	1
Latches/locks/linkages	8	5	0	0	0
Parking brake	5	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	2	1	0	1
Visibility/wiper	3	2	0	0	0
Hydraulic	3	2	1	0	1

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“I have a CVT system on my SUV and the transmission keeps slipping. A transmission light comes on and the car starts to stall. It happens mostly in stop and go traffic.”
Filed 06/07/2025 · ODI 11665436
Power train
“I bought a Mitsubishi outlander 2016 and just in couple of month the car doesn’t want to engage on the transmission , the SUV doesn’t go forward or backwards, it sound like the engine tend to try but the car doesn’t move”
Filed 02/26/2025 · ODI 11644957
Suspension
“In less than one year with this car, 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, is hesitating when accelerating then jerking forward into 4th gear, while driving at various speeds, the steering column vibrates makes loud sound,…”
Filed 02/02/2025 · ODI 11640158

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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most recent, 20V741000 (reported November 30, 2020), concerns parking brake. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls for?

The largest group is parking brake, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (2), visibility (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 65 complaints out of 163 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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