NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 NHTSA recall and 25 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #22V563000Reported August 2, 2022 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Defect description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Safety consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.