2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
Related recalls
- 16V563000 · Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
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…
- 16V548000 · Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines
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 fo…
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“Ive had the car for about a year, the problem I've been noticing is a hesitation when pulling up to a redlight and it changes to green before you come to a stop, and when you press the gas pedal down right there when your rpms go up my car is like missing a beat if that makes sense, also it does it when hard acceleration from a complete stop as well, seems like it might stall out at redlights. I ran a diagnostic test and fault p1609 is popping”
NHTSA complaint · filed 11/03/2026
“While driving on a highway at approximately 55–60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost its ability to accelerate and maintain power. The engine RPM increased, but the vehicle would not respond normally, creating a significant safety hazard in traffic. The CVT transmission intermittently enters a reduced-power mode (limp mode), making it difficult to safely merge or continue driving. Diagnostic trouble codes P0776 (Pressure Control Solenoid B Performance) and P0730 (Incorrect Gear Ratio) were confirmed…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 07/06/2026
“Purchased used car in July 2024 and was able to drive it maybe 2 months and the transmission would not shift and would come to a complete stop. Not a safe feeling driving in 3 lanes of traffic on a busy highway at rush hour. Transmission light on and took to mechanic and was told this make and model is notorious for transmission failure and it needs replacing. The odometer is 86316 and car has been sitting now for two years. Of course we went exactly 100 miles over the warranty and now have to p…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/29/2026
“Hesitation when accelerating. Has stalled while driving. Has come to a complete stop when put in reverse.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 03/04/2026
“Car jerks like it’s losing power when pulling off, not sure if it’s transmission issue or engine issue”
NHTSA complaint · filed 02/09/2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to shift to reverse(R). The warning message "Service Transmission" was displayed. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the transmission. The mechanic de…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/07/2025
“The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough idling, and the failure mainly occurred while the air conditioning system was activated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds or from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and responded upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while reversing. The contact stated that the failu…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/06/2025
“While driving on the highway the car did a "skip", then the CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT came on. I got off the highway, shut the car off, waited a while and started the car again. The light was off so I drove home. As I was driving the light came on again. The next time it came on the code was p084a. Have not had it checked by dealer yet. The mechanic said it would cost $5000-7000 to fix or replace. Every time the car sits and restart the light does not come on, sometimes I can drive for some time …”
NHTSA complaint · filed 02/23/2025
Unverified owner reports from NHTSA's public complaint database.
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- How common are 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train problems?
- 143 owners reported power train issues to NHTSA for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 1 involving a crash and 1 a fire. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train problems?
- Yes — campaign 16V563000, campaign 16V548000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.