2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 64% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,511 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission service” (9% of reports).
- 117power train complaints
- 50,511median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission service: mentioned in 10 of 117 complaints (9%)
- Attempting accelerate: mentioned in 8 of 117 complaints (7%)
- Depressing accelerator: mentioned in 7 of 117 complaints (6%)
- Power train included: mentioned in 6 of 117 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 117 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander Sport | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 Outlander Sport | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2022 Outlander Sport | 4 | 36% | — |
| 2021 Outlander Sport | 3 | 16% | 25,450 |
| 2020 Outlander Sport | 6 | 23% | 65,000 |
| 2019 Outlander Sport | 7 | 27% | 90,000 |
| 2018 Outlander Sport | 5 | 24% | 40,000 |
| 2017 Outlander Sport | 6 | 22% | 56,000 |
| 2016 Outlander Sport | 7 | 27% | 54,411 |
| 2015 Outlander Sport | 117 | 64% | 50,511 |
| 2014 Outlander Sport | 14 | 34% | 56,000 |
| 2013 Outlander Sport | 3 | 7% | 62,018 |
| 2012 Outlander Sport | 1 | 7% | 52,900 |
| 2011 Outlander Sport | 3 | 10% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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 delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Risk: A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Problem: 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 for a CVT hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.
Risk: If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-16-005.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on a highway at approximately 55â60 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…
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…
Hesitation when accelerating. Has stalled while driving. Has come to a complete stop when put in reverse.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sports have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about power train for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (64% of the 182 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,511 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission service”, in 10 of 117 complaints, followed by “attempting accelerate” (8).
See all 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems or power train problems across all Outlander Sport years.