2016 Mitsubishi Outlander power train problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle exhibits a severe and dangerous acceleration hesitation, accompanied by a sudden, momentary loss of engine torque when pulling out from stops or trying to merge onto highways. This unexpected loss of power leaves the vehicle stranded briefly in oncoming traffic, creating an immediate…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle unintendedly decreased speed. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in…Campaign 16V563000 · Jul 28, 2016
Related service bulletins
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
TSB-24-23-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TSB-20-23-001RV4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 25, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TSB-20-23-001REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models.
TSB-24-23-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2024
Power Train problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 Outlander | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 Outlander | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 Outlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Outlander | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 Outlander | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 Outlander | 7 | 14% |
| 2015 Outlander | 25 | 48% |
| 2014 Outlander | 7 | 16% |
| 2013 Outlander | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 Outlander | 6 | 27% |
| 2011 Outlander | 6 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.