2016 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 202
- 83 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 60 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,546
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mitsubishi median
+27
median 175 across 37 Mitsubishi records
Vs 2014-2018
-95
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
30%
Power Train: 60 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
- POWER TRAIN 60
- ENGINE 19
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
- SERVICE BRAKES 14
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12
8 recalls on record for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
- NHTSA 26V252000 · 2026 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPOR A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 25V507000 · 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPOR A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 20V741000 · 2021 · PARKING BRAKE If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes
- NHTSA 20V403000 · 2020 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V070000 · 2018 · PARKING BRAKE If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake doe
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
NHTSA has 202 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (60 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (60), engine (19), unknown or other (15), service brakes (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.