2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
46% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.
CRASH23% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
Engine and yes available for inspection. I had been driving then all of a sudden the Service Engine Immediately light started rapidly flashing and the car would hardly go.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251029
THIS HAPPENS ALMOST ALL THE TIME - WHEN DRIVING AT CITY STREET SPEED OF 25 MPH AND UNDER MY CAR SHAKES SO MUCH AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO SHUT DOWN.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190918
DRIVER PROCEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND THE BRAKES FAILED AND DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A STOP AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150201
12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH10% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAGS WAS OUT DURING THE CRASH BUT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
NHTSA ODI report, 20180208
DRIVER PROCEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND THE BRAKES FAILED AND DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A STOP AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150201
8% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles.
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 17V609000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 18V070000 — check if this car was fixed
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 20V403000 — check if this car was fixed
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: 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
Campaign 25V507000 — check if this car was fixed
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 26V252000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V609000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V070000 (parking brake) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V403000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V507000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V252000 (structure) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.