Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission reliable?

NHTSA data shows 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Outlander, making up 48% of all complaints filed for that model year, with owners reporting failures at a median of 34,000 miles.

Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander have a transmission recall?

No related recalls are listed in this dataset, though some owners' complaints reference separate NHTSA campaign numbers for power train repairs that they say did not resolve the issue.

What transmission symptoms do 2015 Outlander owners report?

Owners describe hesitation or delay when accelerating from a stop, shuddering at low speed, stalling at intersections, and in some cases a transmission failure warning followed by reduced power.

How does the 2015 Outlander compare to other Outlander model years for this problem?

The 2015 model's 48% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is higher than 2010-2014 model years (10%-27%) and close to the 2016 model year's 44% share.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

Within this problem area for the 2015 Outlander, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported, with no injuries.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, 48% of all 52 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 34,000 miles. No related recalls are listed in this dataset.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 25; 48% of 52
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the CVT hesitates or delays acceleration when taking off from a stop, sometimes causing near-miss accidents.
Several owners describe the transmission shuddering or shaking at low speed or while slowing down, worsening the longer the vehicle is driven.
Some report a warning message reading transmission failure and reduced power while driving at highway speed, in one case followed by smoke from the engine compartment.
Owners describe stalling, hesitation, or the vehicle dropping to a lower gear unexpectedly at intersections and stop signs.
Multiple owners report the transmission was replaced by the dealer but the same hesitation, jerking, or bumpy acceleration returned afterward.
One owner reports going through a second and third transmission over high mileage use.

When 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 16, 2015, latest Jul 6, 2025.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Jul 2025; peak Jan 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Outlander model year

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

20106 (10%)
20116 (10%)
20126 (27%)
20134 (15%)
20147 (16%)
201525 (48%)
201664 (44%)
20177 (14%)
20183 (5%)
20193 (10%)
20201 (3%)
20228 (4%)
20234 (9%)
20244 (15%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission reliable?: NHTSA data shows 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Outlander, making up 48% of all complaints filed for that model year, with owners reporting failures at a median of 34,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander have a transmission recall?: No related recalls are listed in this dataset, though some owners' complaints reference separate NHTSA campaign numbers for power train repairs that they say did not resolve the issue.
What transmission symptoms do 2015 Outlander owners report?: Owners describe hesitation or delay when accelerating from a stop, shuddering at low speed, stalling at intersections, and in some cases a transmission failure warning followed by reduced power.
How does the 2015 Outlander compare to other Outlander model years for this problem?: The 2015 model's 48% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is higher than 2010-2014 model years (10%-27%) and close to the 2016 model year's 44% share.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: Within this problem area for the 2015 Outlander, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported, with no injuries.