2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train problems
117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on a highway at approximately 55–60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost its ability to accelerate and maintain power. The engine RPM increased, but the vehicle would not respond normally, creating a significant safety hazard in traffic. The CVT transmission intermittently enters a…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“Purchased used car in July 2024 and was able to drive it maybe 2 months and the transmission would not shift and would come to a complete stop. Not a safe feeling driving in 3 lanes of traffic on a busy highway at rush hour. Transmission light on and took to mechanic and was told this make and…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
“Hesitation when accelerating. Has stalled while driving. Has come to a complete stop when put in reverse.”
filed Mar 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in…Campaign 16V563000 · Jul 28, 2016
- During assembly, a clamp for a CVT hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the…Campaign 16V548000 · Jul 22, 2016
Related service bulletins
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
TSB-24-23-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TSB-20-23-001RV4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 25, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TSB-20-23-001REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models.
TSB-24-23-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.
TSB-23-23-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Power Train problems in other Outlander Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Outlander Sport | 6 | 23% |
| 2019 Outlander Sport | 7 | 27% |
| 2018 Outlander Sport | 5 | 24% |
| 2017 Outlander Sport | 6 | 22% |
| 2016 Outlander Sport | 7 | 27% |
| 2014 Outlander Sport | 13 | 33% |
| 2013 Outlander Sport | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 Outlander Sport | 3 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.