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2016 Mitsubishi OutlanderProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 210 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
210
Crashes
19
Fires
3
Recalls
8
TSBs
142
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 210 complaints, 19 crashes, 3 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

6 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

paint chips scratches very easily

4 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission slippage

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

loud popping sound when braking

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

excessive noise while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

63 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

38
0–30K
25
30–60K
26
60–90K
25
90–120K
4
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (38 reports) • Median: 55K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (63 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain63 (30%)
Brakes22 (10%)
Engine20 (10%)
Other15 (7%)
Electrical12 (6%)
Lights12 (6%)
Speed Control12 (6%)
Structure:body11 (5%)

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, with 63 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 54,900 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

14
16
22
17
20
18
24
19
32
20
30
21
23
22
20
23
9
24
7
25
9
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

16V563000Aug 2016

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 delay in the vehicle accelerating.

17V233000Aug 2017

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.

17V609000Oct 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

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.

18V070000Mar 2018

PARKING BRAKE

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.

20V403000Sep 2020

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

+ 3 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Outlander is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

210

Class avg

420

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 210 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is related to the drivetrain, with 63 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has 210 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA rates the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Outlander problems start?
Based on 118 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 54,900 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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