Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 183 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V144000 Lower Control Arm May Detach Due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V279000 Lower Control Arm May Detach Due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V103000 Wiper Link Can Corrode Due to Moisture Exposure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V070000 Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V609000 Engine may Stall or Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V792000 Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Motor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V563000 Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V548000 Fluid may Leak from Transmission Hose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V744000 Seat Belt Lap Fastener Not Torqued Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 117 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
Of the 183 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 183 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is subject to nine recall campaigns and has 183 owner complaints, particularly in the power train and engine categories. While these numbers are somewhat concerning, especially the high volume related to power train issues, the recall efforts suggest manufacturer responsiveness. The data, however, is insufficient for a completely confident assessment, but indicates susceptibility to issues, warranting a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$3,500 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $400–$2,500 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balance
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed acceleration
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Engine stalling
- Corroded windshield wipers
- Brake actuator binding
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.