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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most recently filed November 2020. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 8campaigns 2 brake · 1 suspension · 1 visibility Source: NHTSA Complaints 26filed Owner reports, 2012–2021 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 4★overall ★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 27mpg combined $2,419/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2 L 4-cyl· AV-S6 CVT 5 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (8)

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V741000 Filed Nov 30, 2020

Parking Brake Operating Shafts May Corrode

Parking brake
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
55.4% repairedof 21,758 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V279000 Filed May 18, 2020

Lower Control Arm May Detach Due to Corrosion

Structure · frame and members
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
46.6% repairedof 141,200 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V103000 Filed Feb 9, 2018

Wiper Link Can Corrode Due to Moisture Exposure

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · linkages
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
56.9% repairedof 158,651 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V070000 Filed Jan 26, 2018

Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode

Parking brake
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
58.4% repairedof 170,354 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V609000 Filed Sep 29, 2017

Engine may Stall or Overheat

Electrical system · starter assembly · relay
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
71.3% repairedof 132,552 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V233000 Filed Apr 6, 2017

Doors may Open Unexpectedly

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
74% repairedof 35,674 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V867000 Filed Dec 2, 2016

Lift Gate Supports may Fail and Lift Gate may Fall

Structure · body · hatchback/liftgate
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
59.1% repairedof 50,228 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V563000 Filed Jul 28, 2016

Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
84.2% repairedof 82,436 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V563000

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Owner complaints (26)

26 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 26.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2016 compares with other Outlander Sport years

Best and worst Outlander Sport years →
14 42 41 182 26 27 21 26 26 19
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
This year (2016)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 19.1%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 27 mpg combined

27
mpg combined
24
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,500
CO₂ tailpipe
328 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,419per year
$202per month
556gallons a year

Miles ÷ 27 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVTFront-Wheel Drive24 / 30 / 27$2,500328
2 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT4-Wheel Drive23 / 29 / 26$2,600342
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive23 / 29 / 25$2,700347
2.4 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVTFront-Wheel Drive23 / 28 / 25$2,700355
2.4 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT4-Wheel Drive22 / 27 / 24$2,800361

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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All Outlander Sport years

Where to next

Which Outlander Sport years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport report27 complaints · 0 campaigns →2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport report182 complaints · 9 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport FAQ

How many recalls does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 20V741000 (brake), 20V279000 (suspension), 18V103000 (visibility), 18V070000 (brake), 17V609000 (electrical), 17V233000 (latch), 16V867000 (structure), 16V563000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems?

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (8), Power train (7), Electrical system (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 24 city, 30 highway and 27 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

NHTSA rated the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2016 Outlander Sport compare with other years?

Among the 2012–2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years at least five years old, the 2012 drew the fewest complaints (14) and the 2015 the most (182). The 2016 drew 26. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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