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Mitsubishi · Compact SUV

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
51 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4–5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls1 critical 11
Complaints9 crash · 1 fire · 7 injured reported 171
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 27 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Outlander 2WD, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 171 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Mitsubishi Outlander — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Mitsubishi Outlander · Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Outlander 2WDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl253027$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl243027$2,500
Outlander 4WDGas4WD2.4L 4-cyl242926$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WDGas4WD2.0L 4-cyl232926$2,600
Outlander Sport 2WDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl232925$2,700
Outlander Sport 2WDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl232825$2,700
Outlander Sport 4WDGas4WD2.4L 4-cyl222724$2,800
Outlander 4WDGas4WD3.0L 6-cyl202722$3,750

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36329, 37257, 36337, 37259, 37256, 37258, 37260, 36338.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD5–7 / 10LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / Bin 5All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Outlander Sport 2WD, Outlander Sport 4WD7 / 10LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors5
GVWR classClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Engine Basics

Displacement2.4 L

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Transmission

Drivetrain4x2

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: ES, SE/SEL, Sport ES/SE, Sport ES/SE (ASX ES in Puerto Rico)). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length183.5 in
Width (body, without mirrors)71.3 in
Height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Track, front60.6 in
Track, rear60.6 in
Curb weight3,252–3,516 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear56/44 to 57/43

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 3 configurations: 4-door SUV Es Awc, 4-door SUV Es FWD, 4-door SUV Se/Gt S Awc. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (11)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Structure

SR-26-001
108,046 vehicles 2% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V252000 reported Apr 20, 2026 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

SR-25-002
121,529 vehicles 21% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V507000 reported Aug 7, 2025 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Parking Brake

SR-20-005
21,758 vehicles 55% reported repaired
Problem Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind. Risk If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V741000 reported Nov 30, 2020 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

SR-20-004
177,000 vehicles 55% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V403000 reported Jul 13, 2020 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

SR-20-003
141,200 vehicles 47% reported repaired
Problem Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. Risk A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V279000 reported May 18, 2020 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

SR-18-004
158,651 vehicles 57% reported repaired built Jan 11, 2016 – Jul 8, 2016
Problem Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative. Risk Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Fix MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V103000 reported Feb 9, 2018 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Parking Brake

SR-18-002
170,354 vehicles 58% reported repaired built Jan 11, 2016 – Jul 8, 2016
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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 number for this recall is SR-18-002.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V070000 reported Jan 26, 2018 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

SR-17-005
132,552 vehicles 71% reported repaired built Jan 11, 2016 – Jul 8, 2016
Problem 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. Risk If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Fix 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 campaign 17V609000 reported Sep 29, 2017 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

SR-17-002
35,674 vehicles 74% reported repaired built Jan 11, 2016 – Jul 8, 2016
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V233000 reported Apr 6, 2017 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

SR-16-011
50,228 vehicles 59% reported repaired built Jan 11, 2016 – Jul 8, 2016
Problem Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration. Risk If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury. Fix MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V867000 reported Dec 2, 2016 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

SR-16-006
82,436 vehicles 84% reported repaired built Jan 11, 2016 – Jul 8, 2016
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V563000 reported Jul 28, 2016 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Outlander

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2016 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Mitsubishi publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Mitsubishi’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
171complaints filed

9 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 10 · 2017: 21 · 2018: 16 · 2019: 23 · 2020: 22 · 2021: 25 · 2022: 14 · 2023: 17 · 2024: 11 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 5

Most-cited components

Power Train → 71
Engine 29
Service Brakes 20
Unspecified 19
Structure 12
Vehicle Speed Control 12

In depth: transmission and drivetrain problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The parking brake is sticking when the vehicle is in motion, and it fails to keep the vehicle stationary when engaged. The car cannot operate correctly with the emergency brake engaged. Also it’s not safe since the car cannot be secured. There is an open recall for this issue however my VIN isn’t included but the issue is the same.
Service Brakes Sep 29, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11617095
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal, and the engine revved. The transmission warning light illuminated and the message "Transmission Hot" was displayed.
Power Train at 67,700 miles Sep 13, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11544279
When it rains or after car wash gas fill compartment is full of water. There is no drain in there and the water sloshes around until it finally evaporates. Worried about water entering full tank. My guess is that they forgot to install a drain hole or tube. Sincerely
Structure at 12,400 miles Apr 7, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11194467
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v233000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Latches/Locks/Linkages Oct 5, 2017 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11031966
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed catalytic converter.
Engine at 51,000 miles Jan 10, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11564632
Vehicle stalled on city road, was able to restart. And pull into parking lot when it stalled again, all warning lights were illuminated in vehicle. Was not able to restart this time, vehicle was completely dead. Could not move shifter to any position, stuck in park vehicle was towed to Mitsubishi dealership.
Electrical System at 36,700 miles Jun 12, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11219579

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Mitsubishi itself: 33 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 7 killed, 44 injured, as claimed, not verified. Every Outlander model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 54k

miles, typically

Half the 98 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 19,000 and 84,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 13
10k–20k 12
20k–30k 6
30k–40k 3
40k–50k 9
50k–60k 9
60k–70k 11
70k–80k 8
80k–90k 4
90k–100k 10
100k–150k 13
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Power Train3978,0001.5×
Engine1948,7000.79×
Service Brakes1340,0001.0×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2016-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported later: power train (1.5×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 264
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-02-12
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 261 service bulletins, 3 others

Most often about: Equipment, Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Structure.

  • TSB-23-55-001 Service bulletin
    2026-02-12 · Visibility/Wiper
  • This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the HVAC system (heater, air conditioner, ventilation vents) when the blower motor is turned on.
  • 2025-11-21 · Seat Belts
  • Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
  • TIN-25-SR-002A Service bulletin
    2025-10-08 · Structure — Body
  • This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of certain liftgate gas springs outside the population of vehicles covered by Safety Recall No. SR-25-002.
  • 2024-08-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
  • TSB-18-54-006REV Service bulletin
    2024-07-23 · Electrical System
  • This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an issue of the rear view camera displaying on the Display Audio Unit while driving forward.
  • TSB-16-54-001REV Service bulletin
    2024-07-23 · Electrical System
  • This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wi‐Fi.
  • TSB-24-23-004 Service bulletin
    2024-06-03 · Power Train
  • Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
  • TSB-20-23-001RV4 Service bulletin
    2024-03-25 · Power Train
  • Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
U0141
U0141 on Mitsubishi →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Equipment6 bulletins
P084AManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train3 owner reports
P0657Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Equipment2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander failed the emissions check on 4.7% of first inspections — close to the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 3.6% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%).

New York inspections 4.7%

failed emissions

2,039 initial inspections of 1,991 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2016 OutlanderEvery 2016 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check4.7%4.2%2,032
Failed the safety inspection3.6%2.2%2,039
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.44%0.27%2,039
Miles driven a year10,44510,028odometer at inspection
Average odometer107,416103,109odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2016 vehicle” is every 2016 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Outlander by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 27 mpg2026 A 1 6 28 mpg2025 B 2 18 27 mpg2024 A 1 27 27 mpg2023 A 2 58 27 mpg2022 D 10 229 27 mpg2021 B 3 19 27 mpg2020 C 4 58 27 mpg2019 C 6 56 27 mpg2018 C 6 93 27 mpg2017 D 6 78 27 mpg2016 this page F 11 171 27 mpg

Common questions about the 2016 Outlander

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 11 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 20V279000, covering Suspension. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (51/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Across the 8 EPA-rated configurations of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, the best EPA combined figure is 27 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Transport Canada measured it at 183.5 in long, 71.3 in wide (body, without mirrors), 66.1 in tall, on a 105.1 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,252–3,516 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about power train, engine, service brakes. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 7 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The EPA smog rating for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander runs 5 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — Bin 5, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70, LEV-III ULEV70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The manufacturer has filed 264 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often covering equipment, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-02-12. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander failed the emissions check on 4.7% of first inspections — close to the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 3.6% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations8 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates8 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls11NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints171NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings4 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins264NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA6 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Outlander The Outlander model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Mitsubishi recall on file All campaigns filed against Mitsubishi vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Outlander by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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