2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 277
- 104 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 114 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 9
- see below
- Reported harm
- 1 reported crash · 1 injury · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,933
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mitsubishi median
+102
median 175 across 37 Mitsubishi records
Vs 2013-2017
-13
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
41%
Power Train: 114 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- POWER TRAIN 114
- ENGINE 35
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 23
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
9 recalls on record for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- NHTSA 21V144000 · 2021 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V279000 · 2020 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk 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
- NHTSA 18V103000 · 2018 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKA Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V792000 · 2017 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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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 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
NHTSA has 277 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 9 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (114 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (114), engine (35), vehicle speed control (23), unknown or other (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
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.