2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 29 engine complaints for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 20% of its 145 total complaints. Owners report stalling, sudden acceleration or power loss, and rough shifting, with failures reported at a median 52,450 miles. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component.
- Engine complaints
- 29
- 20% of 145
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 52,450 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden hesitation or reduced power when accelerating from low speeds, sometimes tied to shifting problems.
- Some report the engine stalling or struggling to restart after being parked, with the vehicle briefly failing to move.
- Several describe the engine revving high without shifting into the next gear unless the driver eases off the gas.
- Owners report a louder, ticking engine with vibration at idle and a hot smell, along with reduced power over time.
- One owner described unexpected forward surge while stopped, later diagnosed as a failed torque converter.
- Some complaints reference a related NHTSA recall campaign for throttle hesitation that dealers reportedly did not apply to their VIN.
When 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 10, 2016, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Outlander model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- NHTSA lists 29 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Outlander, which is 20% of the 145 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2016 Outlander is 52,450 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Outlander engine issues?
- NHTSA's recall data provided here shows no related recalls listed for the engine component on the 2016 Outlander, though some owner complaints mention a separate recall campaign for hesitation.
- What kinds of engine failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe stalling, hesitation or power loss during acceleration, rough or delayed shifting, and in one case an unexpected forward surge linked to a failed torque converter.