What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Owners name the power train group in 142 complaints and the engine group in 48. Owners describe hesitation and jerking when speeding up or slowing down.

Has the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander been recalled?

Yes. The page counts 12 recalls for this year. See the Recalls section for the list.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file. These are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read them with care. The year comparison section shows how this year stands against other years.

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the official figures.

Is 2015 a good year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?

See the by-year comparison section on this page, which sets 2015 beside the other years.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander^[1]. The power train group is the biggest, with 142 complaints^[2].

235owner complaints^[1]

12recalls^[3]

23–28MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4–5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.

Power Train. 142 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the SUV hesitating, jerking or stuttering when they speed up or slow down. Some say the dealer could not find a fault after more than one visit.
Engine. 48 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe hesitation from a stop, a car that is slow to start, and a smell of fuel at startup.
Speed Control. 31 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the car pausing or stalling when they pull away after stopping. One said a computer update helped for a while and then the trouble came back.
Unknown Or Other. 26 complaints^[8]. These reports do not fit a single named group.
Electrical System. 25 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a car that will not start, warning messages on the dash and an ignition switch that would not turn fully off.
Brakes. 19 complaints^[10]. These reports name the brakes as the part involved.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 18 complaints^[11]. These reports name the fuel and propulsion system.
Air Bags. 10 complaints^[12]. Of these, 5 mention a crash and 5 mention injuries^[12].

These are unverified reports sent in by owners, and one complaint can name more than one part.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Outlander is necessarily included.

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut (26V252), April 2026. About 108,046 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut (25V507), August 2025. About 121,529 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Structure › Frame And Members (21V144), March 2021. About 15,347 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly (20V403), July 2020. About 177,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Structure › Frame And Members (20V279), May 2020. About 141,200 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages (18V103), February 2018. About 158,651 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Parking Brake (18V070), January 2018. About 170,354 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay (17V609), September 2017. About 132,552 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]
Remedy pending
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor (16V792), October 2016. About 93,801 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.^[21]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (16V563), July 2016. About 82,436 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[22]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines (16V548), July 2016. About 45,731 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[23]
Seat Belts (14V744), November 2014. About 54,779 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[24]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Outlander 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[25]	25 / 30 / 27	$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[26]	23 / 29 / 26	$2,600
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	25 / 32 / 28	$2,400
Outlander 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[27]	24 / 29 / 26	$2,600
Outlander 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[28]	20 / 27 / 23	$3,550
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[29]	24 / 30 / 27	$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[30]	23 / 28 / 25	$2,700
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[31]	22 / 26 / 24	$2,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	4	5	4	16.4%
SUV FWD^[32]	4	4	5	4	18.5%
SUV AWD^[33]	4	4	5	4	16.9%
SUV FWD^[34]	4	4	5	4	19.1%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[35]	148 hp
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[36]	166 to 168 hp
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander with 3.0L 6-cylinder^[37]	224 hp

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Outlander model year. The 2015 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	116	6
2004	52	4
2005	19	1
2006	21	1
2007	125	9
2008	58	12
2009	46	13
2010	60	10
2011	88	14
2012	36	10
2013	68	14
2014	86	9
2015	235	12
2016	171	11
2017	78	6
2018	93	6
2019	56	6
2020	57	4
2021	19	3
2022	229	10
2023	58	2
2024	27	1
2025	18	2
2026	6	1

NHTSA's counts for the Outlander show 235 complaints and 12 recalls for 2015^[3]. Among the 25 model years listed, 24 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 0 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2015 (235)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2015 Outlander?

The 2015 Outlander has a clear pattern in the complaint record. Power train reports lead the list with 142 complaints^[2], and engine reports follow with 48^[6]. Across all groups, 7 complaints mention a crash and 0 deaths are reported^[1]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many were sold, so treat them as a guide and not a score. The page also lists recalls for this year^[3], so check them before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?: Owners name the power train group in 142 complaints^[2] and the engine group in 48^[6]. Owners describe hesitation and jerking when speeding up or slowing down.
Has the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander been recalled?: Yes. The page counts 12 recalls for this year^[3]. See the Recalls section for the list.
Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?: NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file^[1]. These are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read them with care. The year comparison section shows how this year stands against other years.
What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the official figures.
Is 2015 a good year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?: See the by-year comparison section on this page, which sets 2015 beside the other years.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

2015 this page
2016 171 complaints, 11 recalls
2017 78 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 93 complaints, 6 recalls
2020 57 complaints, 4 recalls
2022 229 complaints, 10 recalls
2024 27 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

All Mitsubishi models

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander (7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
142 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 32 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
48 complaints name the engine component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 34,586). NHTSA vehicle records
31 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 28,000). NHTSA vehicle records
26 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 14,900). NHTSA vehicle records
25 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 26,700). NHTSA vehicle records
19 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 35,000). NHTSA vehicle records
18 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 3,100). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 20,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V252, filed April 20, 2026: Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Support Device / Strut. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V507, filed August 7, 2025: Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Support Device / Strut. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V144, filed March 5, 2021: Structure › Frame And Members. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V403, filed July 13, 2020: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Buckle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V279, filed May 18, 2020: Structure › Frame And Members. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V103, filed February 9, 2018: Visibility › Windshield Wiper / Washer › Linkages. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V070, filed January 26, 2018: Parking Brake. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V609, filed September 29, 2017: Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V792, filed October 31, 2016: Visibility › Windshield Wiper / Washer › Motor. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V563, filed July 28, 2016: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm). NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V548, filed July 22, 2016: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V744, filed November 21, 2014: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Outlander 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 148 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 166 to 168 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 224 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander: problems, recalls and fuel economy