2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Safety Report
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (231) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 8 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander with 27 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2022 | Check the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander before buying across this generation. |
Mitsubishi Outlander Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Mitsubishi Outlander years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 167 | 7 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 49 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 55 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 29 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 27 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | 197 | 7 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
89 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Mitsubishi onlyUnknown Or Other
13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Mitsubishi onlyEngine
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Mitsubishi onlyPower Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine issues Mitsubishi onlyPower Train,Engine
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine issues Mitsubishi onlyElectrical System
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Mitsubishi onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
Reliability Score
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train Issues Reported issues include hesitation when accelerating and stalling while driving. These problems can affect driving safety and reliability. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Problems The service engine light has been observed flashing rapidly, indicating potential electrical system issues that could affect vehicle performance. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Recalled Seat Belts Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has recalled certain models due to potential failure of the rear seat belt buckle assembly. |
High | Occasional | 2014-2019 miles |
| Recalled Parking Brake Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has recalled certain models due to potential failure of the parking brake. |
High | Occasional | 2014-2016 miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander:
Issues with power train, including transmission and engine, have been reported.
Problems with the electrical system, such as the service engine light, have been reported.
Recalled due to potential failure of the rear seat belt buckle assembly.
Recalled due to potential failure of the parking brake.
Recall Details for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander by NHTSA:
Summary: 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 ...
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Summary: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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...
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
Hesitation when accelerating. Has stalled while driving. Has come to a complete stop when put in reverse.
Car jerks like it’s losing power when pulling off, not sure if it’s transmission issue or engine issue
I have Goodyear tires Eagle LS P225 55R18, three of them that the tread is separating on all of them. The TIN for all three of them is 4921, the second week of December, 2021. All three of the tires have cracks on the inside of the tread and the car is lurching side to side while driving down the road. This is a severe condition and all the tires need to be replaced. Most likely the tires were eit...
Engine and yes available for inspection. I had been driving then all of a sudden the Service Engine Immediately light started rapidly flashing and the car would hardly go. Turned around parked at home, towed to dealership where they said the engine compressor was not working and I would need a rebuilt engine for over $5000. Towed it back home and now looking for a new car. There were no warni...
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to shift to reverse(R). The warning message "Service Transmission" was displayed. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent ...
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough idling, and the failure mainly occurred while the air conditioning system was activated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds or from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and responded upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The transmission warning light was illuminate...
The cvt transmissions are terrible and fail
AIR BAG EXPLODE ON IMPACT OF ACCIDENT. HURT FACE BOTH HANDES WITH BURNS. NO WARNING LIGHTS INSURANCE YES FOR PAY OUT FOR ACCIDENT SMOKE FROM AIR BAG
While driving on the highway the car did a "skip", then the CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT came on. I got off the highway, shut the car off, waited a while and started the car again. The light was off so I drove home. As I was driving the light came on again. The next time it came on the code was p084a. Have not had it checked by dealer yet. The mechanic said it would cost $5000-7000 to fix or replace. ...
-POWER TRAIN (TRANSMISSION) AND OTHER UNKNOWN PROBLEMS -THAT VEHICLE TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED AT THE WESTGATE MITSUBISH DEALERSHIP IN WAKE FOREST, NC. -UNKNOWN
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The backup camera view is not shown on the infotainment system. The screen goes blank. Checking the hidden menu, the backup camera view is available. This impacts reverse packing and hence safety of the pedestrians and passengers.
While driving to work at approximately 6:30 am , as I was signaling to merge onto the on ramp the cars gas pedal stop controlling the speed of my car. I pulled over to the side of the road and my car would not move. I tried to put the heat shifter into park but it was stuck in drive. I had to have the towed to a mechanic which informed me that I needed a new transmission. (3 different independent ...
The contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, a warning message displayed reading "Transmission Failure Reduced Power', prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After which the contact observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. By the time the contact and her family were able to exit the vehicle and move to a safe di...
Was driving up highway and all of a sudden it felt like the car was hesitating and had hard time shifting gears, when you pushed on the gas the Rpms would go up and down but it seemed like the car wouldn’t go anywhere. I was in the left lane and traffic if going 70, 80 mph and the car would not go anywhere. It had to be towed to a garage. We was almost rear ended because we couldn’t get the car to...
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and the front wheels lost traction. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure with NHTS...
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the gear independently shifted causing the engine to rev up and then immediately shifted back into the intended gear and stabilized. The vehicle failed to accelerate without a slight hesitation at a rate slower than intended. The Service Engine and Transmission Failure warning lights ill...
The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated; however, the contact stated that the warning light was due to a failed O2 sensor. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was...
The car started using more fuel, hesitatingly, slipping gears wouldn’t go in gear, died while driving.
The CVT transmission would lose power when making a turn over last few yrs. My safety was put at risk due to oncoming traffic could have hit the car due to loss of power. The service transmission required light just started coming on after dealing with loss of power. Car only has 106,000 miles on it. The car is available for inspection & is currently at TMT Automotive in Bremen IN. Codes coming up...
Showing 20 of 231 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
Has the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
The 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 231 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 6 involved crashes. 4 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER involve power train (89 complaints), unknown or other (13 complaints), engine (9 complaints). Other affected components include power train,vehicle speed control,engine, power train,engine, electrical system.
How many crash reports does the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
There are 6 crash reports associated with the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER out of 231 total complaints (2.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
There are 2 fire reports for the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER out of 231 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
4 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 231 complaints, 4 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER are: 1. POWER TRAIN (89 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13 complaints), 3. ENGINE (9 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE (8 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,ENGINE (8 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 89 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Be cautious of power train and electrical system issues, and check for recalls related to seat belts and parking brake. The 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 231 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 231 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 8 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Power Train Issues and Electrical System Problems.
What are the known issues with the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Known issues with the 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER include: Power Train Issues, Electrical System Problems, Recalled Seat Belts, Recalled Parking Brake. These are based on patterns found across 231 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Common issues include power train problems like hesitation and stalling, and electrical system issues such as rapid flashing of the service engine light.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Yes, recalls have been issued for seat belts and parking brake due to potential failure.
What should I do if I experience power train issues?
Have the vehicle inspected by a professional to diagnose and address the issue.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of power train and electrical system issues, and check for recalls related to seat belts and parking brake.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The data includes 231 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 6 reported crashes, 2 fire incidents, 4 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16