2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut

Recall Number: 

25V507000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-25-002

Manufactured from: 

2013-04-12 to

Number of vehicles affected: 

91697

Defect Description: 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

Defect Consequence: 

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be 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

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Recall Number: 

21V144000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-21-001

Number of vehicles affected: 

15347

Defect Description: 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.

Defect Consequence: 

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 will be notified on March 26, 2021.

Seat belts: rear:buckle assembly

Recall Number: 

20V403000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-20-004

Number of vehicles affected: 

177000

Defect Description: 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

Defect Consequence: 

An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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. This recall is expected to begin September 11, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Recall Number: 

20V279000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-20-003

Number of vehicles affected: 

141200

Defect Description: 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

Defect Consequence: 

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

Recall Number: 

18V103000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-18-004

Manufactured from: 

2012-07-20 to 2015-11-25

Number of vehicles affected: 

158651

Defect Description: 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

Defect Consequence: 

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.

Parking brake

Recall Number: 

18V070000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-18-002

Manufactured from: 

2016-01-11 to 2016-07-08

Number of vehicles affected: 

170354

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.

Electrical system:starter assembly:relay

Recall Number: 

17V609000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-17-005

Manufactured from: 

2014-12-05 to 2016-08-24

Number of vehicles affected: 

132552

Defect Description: 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

Defect Consequence: 

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

Recall Number: 

16V792000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-16-010

Manufactured from: 

2012-07-20 to 2015-01-05

Number of vehicles affected: 

94534

Defect Description: 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

Defect Consequence: 

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.

Power train:automatic transmission

Recall Number: 

16V563000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-16-006

Manufactured from: 

2014-06-25 to 2015-11-25

Number of vehicles affected: 

82436

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

16V548000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-16-005

Manufactured from: 

2014-06-25 to 2015-11-25

Number of vehicles affected: 

45731

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Seat belts

Recall Number: 

14V744000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SR-14-011

Manufactured from: 

2012-07-20 to 2014-07-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

54779

Defect Description: 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.

Defect Consequence: 

A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-011.