How many transmission complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

NHTSA lists 117 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Outlander Sport, which is 64% of the 182 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport transmission?

Yes. Recall 16V563000 covers CVT control unit software reprogramming, and recall 16V548000 covers hose clamp installation on the 2.0L CVT-equipped vehicles from that model year.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,510.5 miles, though several complaints describe hesitation starting under 10,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Outlander Sport.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 117 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 64% of all 182 complaints that year. Two related recalls (16V563000 and 16V548000) address CVT software and hose clamp issues, with median mileage at failure of 50,510.5 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 117; 64% of 182
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,511 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle hesitates or momentarily fails to accelerate when pulling away from a stop or intersection, then jerks forward once power returns.
Some owners report the transmission slipping or losing drive power, in one case requiring a full transmission replacement on a nearly new vehicle.
Jerking or stuttering during acceleration is reported even at very low mileage, sometimes within the first few hundred miles of ownership.
Several owners tie the hesitation and jerking to the CVT control software addressed by the recall, with some reporting the problem returned after the fix.
A few complaints describe acceleration failing to reach normal speed on the highway, forcing the driver to coast or slow down unexpectedly.

When 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 9, 2014, latest Jul 6, 2026.

117 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q2 (9).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

NHTSA 16V563000Jul 28, 2016Transmission & Powertrain82,436 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA 16V548000Jul 22, 2016Transmission & Powertrain45,731 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Outlander Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20113 (10%)
20121 (7%)
20133 (7%)
201414 (34%)
2015117 (64%)
20167 (27%)
20176 (22%)
20185 (24%)
20197 (27%)
20206 (23%)
20213 (16%)
20224 (36%)
20231 (14%)
20241 (100%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?: NHTSA lists 117 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Outlander Sport, which is 64% of the 182 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport transmission?: Yes. Recall 16V563000 covers CVT control unit software reprogramming, and recall 16V548000 covers hose clamp installation on the 2.0L CVT-equipped vehicles from that model year.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,510.5 miles, though several complaints describe hesitation starting under 10,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Outlander Sport.