Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 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 #20V741000 Parking Brake Operating Shafts May Corrode 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 #17V233000 Doors may Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V867000 Lift Gate Supports may Fail and Lift Gate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V563000 Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
Of the 26 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 26 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has notable issues, with several recalls tied to corrosion and malfunctioning parts, such as brakes and wipers. Frequent complaints about the engine and power train further affect reliability and longevity. These factors contribute to a below-average evaluation of its overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Windshield wipers | 30,000–50,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 change
- Brake pads and rotors inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Battery check and replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Wiper blade replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling issues
- Lag in acceleration
- Wiper linkage noise
- Unresponsive power locks
- Corrosion on brake parts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.