2016 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission problems

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has 61 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 30% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Transmission complaints

30%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Outlander transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V563000TransmissionJuly 28, 2016 · 82,436 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND DAMAGED THE BUMPER. THE AIR BAGS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 18, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission — 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 16V563000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.