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Mitsubishi Outlander

2016 only

193 classified complaints 8 recalls

27,576 sold in the US for 2016.

70 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander have 193 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 68,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mitsubishi Outlander report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 70 complaints · 25/10k sold

Median onset: 68,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 19 complaints · 6.9/10k sold

Median onset: 79,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 13 complaints · 4.7/10k sold

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 13 complaints · 4.7/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 30.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 11 complaints · 4.0/10k sold

Median onset: 62,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 10 complaints · 3.6/10k sold

Median onset: 54,900 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 7 complaints · 2.5/10k sold

Median onset: 16,840 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 6 complaints · 2.2/10k sold

Median onset: 45,446 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Mitsubishi Outlander report for every year and full specs/safety data.