2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT Recalls

8 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

8 Recalls
2016 Model Year
Affected: PARKING BRAKE, STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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8 Recall Campaigns — 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

PARKING BRAKE
Campaign #20V741000 · 30/11/2020
Issue

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.

STRUCTURE
Campaign #20V279000 · 18/05/2020
Issue

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign #17V609000 · 29/09/2017
Issue

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.

LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES
Campaign #17V233000 · 06/04/2017
Issue

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.

VISIBILITY
Campaign #18V103000 · 09/02/2018
Issue

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.

STRUCTURE
Campaign #16V867000 · 02/12/2016
Issue

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.

PARKING BRAKE
Campaign #18V070000 · 26/01/2018
Issue

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.

POWER TRAIN
Campaign #16V563000 · 28/07/2016
Issue

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT Recalls

The 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include PARKING BRAKE, STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES, VISIBILITY, POWER TRAIN. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Mitsubishi dealership.

If you own a 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Mitsubishi. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT recall repaired, contact your nearest Mitsubishi dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has a total of 55 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT recalls →

2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT have?

The 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT recalls?

The 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT recalls affect the following components: PARKING BRAKE, STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES, VISIBILITY, POWER TRAIN.

Are 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Mitsubishi dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.