Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Power train
118 complaint records
"Won't shift gears, hesitates while driving, won't drive after stopping. Check engine light and transmission service warning light is on...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
36 complaint records1 fire report
"Won't shift gears, hesitates while driving, won't drive after stopping. Check engine light and transmission service warning light is on...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Speed control
26 complaint records
"INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE AND FLUCTUATING RPM.. AFRAID VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE BY ITS SELF MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT WAITING AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse speed control parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V144000 | Suspension | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,... | Normally free |
| 20V279000 | Suspension | 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,... | Normally free |
| 18V103000 | Visibility | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. | Normally free |
| 18V070000 | Parking Brake | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. | Normally free |
| 17V609000 | Electrical System | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. | Normally free |
| 16V792000 | Visibility | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. | Normally free |
| 16V563000 | Power Train | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. | Normally free |
| 16V548000 | Power Train | 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... | Normally free |
Show 1 more recall campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V744000 | Seat Belts | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025405 2025-08-06 | Structure | 62,111 | Issue: On certain vehicles, water could enter the tailgate struts and cause them to corrode. If this happens, the struts could fail, and the tailgate could drop suddenly. |
| 2024554 2024-09-19 | Label | 258,000 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words and abbreviations listed on the label for "TIRES", "RIMS", "WITH", "FR" and "RR" and appear in English only, when they should be listed as... |
| 2020317 2020-07-14 | Seats And Restraints | 45,689 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belt buckle for the right seat in the second-row could be damaged when the seats are folded down. This can cause the seat belt buckle cover to come off. |
| 2018589 2018-10-26 | Electrical | 7,575 | On certain vehicles, a wiring connector located under the driver's side carpet may become contaminated by salt water and corrode over time. |
| 2018053 2018-01-26 | Brakes | 39,131 | On certain vehicles, insufficient rust prevention to the parking brake shaft and insufficient sealing performance of the rear brake caliper boot could allow water to penetrate inside these components causing corrosion. |
Show 1 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017475 2017-09-29 | Engine | 28,615 | On certain vehicles, defective electrical relays may have been installed in the power distribution center. This could cause various electrical circuits to fail, potentially resulting in engine stalling, reduced engine power, or loss of... |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECH TALK 289 Nov 2025 | Electrical System | Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. | |
| TECH TALK 281 Aug 2024 | Suspension | Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. | |
| TSB-16-54-001REV Jul 2024 | 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 Jun 2024 | 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 Mar 2024 | 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. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB-20-23-001REV Mar 2024 | 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. | |
| TSB-24-23-001 Feb 2024 | Power Train | Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models. | |
| DEALER LETTER Jul 2023 | Equipment | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. | |
| TSB-23-00-001 Apr 2023 | Equipment | This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. | |
| TSB-23-00-004 Apr 2023 | Structure | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. | |
| TSB-23-23-004 Apr 2023 | Power Train | This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure. | |
| DEALER LETTER Apr 2023 | Equipment | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. | |
| TIN-23-66-001 Mar 2023 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system. | |
| TSB-11-66-001REV Mar 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles. | |
| TSB-21-52A-002RE Mar 2023 | Seats | This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. | |
| TSB-23-33-001 Jan 2023 | Suspension | This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision) | |
| TSB-23-11-001 Jan 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision) | |
| TSB-23-23-001 Jan 2023 | Power Train | This TSB provides the addition of Diagnostic Procedure for CVT Belt Check for vehicles equipped with CVT type F1CJC and W1CJC. (Service Manual Revision) | |
| TSB-22-35-001 Dec 2022 | Service Brakes | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Stoplight Switch Check section, in the Service Brakes portion of the affected Service Manuals. | |
| TSB-22-51-003 Dec 2022 | Visibility | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Troubleshooting Procedure for the Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected Service Manuals. | |
| TSB-22-54-003 Apr 2022 | Unknown Or Other | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. | |
| TSB-22-23-001REV Feb 2022 | Power Train | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them to diagnose and test drive customer vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions that may exhibit a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by a poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. | |
| TSB-22-52A-001RE Jan 2022 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s). | |
| TSB-21-52A-002 Oct 2021 | Electrical System | This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a change in the reclining motor, the new longer harness and connector are necessary. | |
| TIN-21-00-004 Aug 2021 | Equipment | This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Owner Manuals (OM) are now available electronically beginning with Model Year 2015. | |
| TSB-21-34-001 Jun 2021 | Suspension | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber. | |
| TSB-21-54A-001 Apr 2021 | Electrical System | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers providing instructions for repairs to perform to correct a communication error that may occur between the One-Touch Start System (OSS) and Engine Control Unit (ECU) or the Keyless Operating System (KOS) and Engine Control Unit... | |
| TIN-21-13-001 Apr 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This Technical Information Notice provides additional instructions to dealers when replacing the Valve Cover Gasket due to a customer concern of oil leaking. | |
| SR-21-001 Mar 2021 | Suspension | This Safety Recall Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers. | |
| TIN-21-SR-001 Mar 2021 | Equipment | This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Safety Recall Bulletin SR-21-001 was released and is an expansion of Recall SR-20-003. | |
| TSB-21-51-001 Jan 2021 | Wheels | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers instructing them to replace both sides of the wheel arch molding when customers report a condition in vehicles equipped with a front wheel arch molding displays a gap between the front wheel arch molding and the fender. | |
| TSB-20-23C-001 Oct 2020 | Electrical System | This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the CVT-ECU with a counter-measure part to change the setting of the solenoid valve voltage monitoring circuit. | |
| TIN-20-52A-002 Oct 2020 | Seats | Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships that additional circuit codes for the Driver's Seat Slide Sensor Circuits may appear and dealers should check for damage to the driverâs seat slide position sensor harness. | |
| TSB-20-15-001 Oct 2020 | Equipment | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers a rattle noise may be heard from the Heat Protector of the Exhaust Manifold and instructs dealers to replace the Heat Protector Assembly with a new part. | |
| TIN-20-SR-003REV Sep 2020 | Steering | Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships to advise ofrevision changes to TSB "SR-20-003REV_2" | |
| SR-20-003REV_2 Sep 2020 | Steering | Revision to previous TSB SR-20-003 for the Crossmember recall. Added Warranty information for instances where subframe may fail and cause additional damage to unrelated parts. This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers. | |
| SR-20-003REV_2 Aug 2020 | Structure | This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information. | |
| TIN-20-SR-003REV Aug 2020 | Suspension | This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims. | |
| TSB-20-14-002 Aug 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This TSB instructs dealers a condition where the coolant temperature warning light illuminates and a coolant leak is found at the hose connection and to replace the old hose clamp with a countermeasure clamp and to replace the old water hose with a new water hose. | |
| TT-20-00-002 Aug 2020 | Electrical System | Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. | |
| MIC-MITS-2020080 Aug 2020 | Equipment | Publications Report for Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. - July 2020 | |
| TIN-20-SR-003 Aug 2020 | Structure | This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion. | |
| ATIN-20-SR-003D Jul 2020 | Suspension | This ATIN-20-SR-003D supersedes ATIN-20-SR-003C and ATIN-20-SR-003B, providing notification of modifications to the TSB and repair procedure; noting when a Crossmember replacement is required the anti-corrosive agent application is not required. | |
| SR-20-003REV_1 Jul 2020 | Equipment | This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall. | |
| ATIN-20-SR-003-C Jul 2020 | Suspension | This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers as an update to ATIN-20-SR-003B informing that due to a parts availability delay of the Crossmember, customer vehicles requiring a replacement of the crossmember are unable to be completed at this time. | |
| SR20003_ICL Jul 2020 | Equipment | Interim Customer Notification Letter for Recall SR-20-003 - Crossmember | |
| Interim Customer Jul 2020 | Structure | This Letter was sent to customers informing them of the launch of Recall SR-20-003, part are currently unavailable; but they will be notified when parts become availble for repairs to begin. This notice also provided customers instruction on how to obtain repairs. | |
| TSB-20-23-001REV Jun 2020 | Power Train | This Technical Service Bulletin supersedes TSB-20-23-001, issued April, 2020, to update the Control Valve part number and MY 2020-2018 Outlander Sports with 2.4L engines. | |
| ATIN-20-SR-003-B Jun 2020 | Equipment | This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the upcoming recall being released for the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members used on certain vehicles, if exposed long term to snow melt water and anti-freezing agents, may... | |
| TIN-20-52A-001 May 2020 | Seat Belts | This Technical Information Notice serves as a reminder that if a vehicle arrives with a complaint related to a seat belt tongue not staying in place or that slides down to the floor, always default to searching for applicable TSBs, Tech Talk articles, and TINs first. | |
| TSB-20-23-001 Apr 2020 | Power Train | Certain vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions may exhibit a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. | |
| TSB-20-52A-001 Feb 2020 | Equipment | This TSB updates the Interior & Supplemental Restraint (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update the disassembly procedure of the front seat assembly with these additional parts: Seat heater harness, Front seat hinge protector, and Slide sensor harness. | |
| TSB-20-11-001 Feb 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This TSB updates the Engine section of the affected Service Manuals, to revise the accessory drive belt and tensioner repair and maintenance procedures. | |
| TSB-19-52A-006 Dec 2019 | Seats | This is a TSB that was sent to dealers to inform them that due to stress applied intensively onto the left and right rear end portion of the seat cushion by a passenger, the cushion may sink down and rub against the edges of the metal seat frame. | |
| TT253 Nov 2019 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-19-52A-004 Oct 2019 | Seats | This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-17-52A-003, to add Outlander PHEV and additional model years for Outlander and Outlander Sport, and to update parts and procedures to help resolve the power... | |
| TSB-19-35-002REV Sep 2019 | Service Brakes | This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-19-35-002, issued January 2019, to update symptoms in the Purpose section, and to remove Outlander PHEV from the Affected Vehicles. | |
| TSB-19-23-008 Sep 2019 | Equipment | This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, to provide updates to the Automatic Transaxle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct general information for the CVT lock-up control. | |
| TSB-19-52A-003 Aug 2019 | Equipment | This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, informing them of updates to the Interior and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the front pillar trim assembly installation procedure. | |
| TSB-19-00-008 Jul 2019 | Equipment | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label. |
Showing 60 of 128 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Test the throttle response and the cruise control on an open road.A surge, a hang in engine speed after lifting off, or cruise that will not set or cancel cleanly are the speed-control complaints on this vehicle.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 9 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
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