2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 14% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. Recurring issues include door latch failures tied to a recall, water leaks, and tailgate gas spring problems.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 20
- 14% of 145
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Door latches fail to secure properly, sometimes not latching at all, which is tied to recall campaign 17V233000.
- Multiple owners waited extended periods for recall parts to become available to fix the door latch issue.
- Rear door open warning indicators stay illuminated or take repeated door cycling to clear.
- Water leaks through the interior roof and side panels, damaging the headliner and soaking the floors during heavy rain.
- Tailgate lift supports fracture or fail, causing the tailgate to open and then suddenly close.
- Doors fail to lock automatically at speed, and some owners report doors unlocking again after being manually locked.
When 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 27, 2016, latest Apr 15, 2021.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
- NHTSA 26V252000Apr 20, 2026Structure & Body108,046 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk: 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 June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
- NHTSA 25V507000Aug 7, 2025Structure & Body121,529 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
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 cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk: 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
- NHTSA 17V233000Apr 6, 2017Structure & Body35,674 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.
Structure & Body complaints by Outlander model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20104 (7%)
- 20113 (5%)
- 20121 (5%)
- 20131 (4%)
- 20146 (13%)
- 20152 (4%)
- 201620 (14%)
- 20177 (14%)
- 201811 (19%)
- 20195 (17%)
- 20205 (16%)
- 202280 (37%)
- 20231 (2%)
- 20241 (4%)
- 20250 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Outlander?
- NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Outlander, which is 14% of all 145 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2016 Outlander?
- Yes. Recall 17V233000 covers door latch mechanisms that may not securely latch in high temperatures, and recalls 26V252000 and 25V507000 cover corroding liftgate gas springs.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Outlander is 50,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Outlander, with no fires reported.
- Did owners report delays getting the door latch recall fixed?
- Yes, several 2016 Outlander owners reported that recall repair parts for the door latch issue (17V233000) were unavailable, leading to extended wait times.