Reliable Auto DB

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander has 234 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 23 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Outlander years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Support strut, Buckle, and Parking brake.

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
Photo by TTTNIS, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC0
Complaints

234

Per year

23

Recalls

5

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (142 of 234), then Engine (47) and Speed control (31). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Outlander has 45 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2016 has 171 complaints, 16 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall structure, body, liftgate, support strut 2026-04-20 · NHTSA campaign 26V252000
Summary Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Remedy MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
Recall structure, body, liftgate, support strut 2025-08-07 · NHTSA campaign 25V507000
Summary Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Remedy MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
Recall seat belts, rear or other, buckle 2020-07-13 · NHTSA campaign 20V403000
Summary Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Recall Parking brake 2018-01-26 · NHTSA campaign 18V070000
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.
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.
Recall electrical system, starter, relay 2017-09-29 · NHTSA campaign 17V609000
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.
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.

Complaints by component (234 total)

Powertrain
142
Engine
47
Speed control
31
Electrical system
25
Fuel and propulsion system
18
Service brakes
15
Air bags
10
Visibility and wipers
8
Steering
5
Suspension
5
Parking brake
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Exterior lighting
3
Seat belts
3
Structure
3
Wheels
3
Engine and engine cooling
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

220142220153020161520172320182420192520202420212020222420231120249202552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Front air bags did not deploy upon impact at approximately 40mph"
    Air bags · filed 2026-07-20
  • "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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-06
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Speed control · filed 2026-06-29
  • "Hesitation when accelerating. Has stalled while driving. Has come to a complete stop when put in reverse."
    Powertrain, Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-03-04
  • "Car jerks like it’s losing power when pulling off, not sure if it’s transmission issue or engine issue"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-02-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Outlander two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 25 30 27 MPG $2400
Outlander four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Four-wheel drive 24 29 26 MPG $2500
Outlander four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Four-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $3450
Outlander Sport two-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 23 29 26 MPG $2500
Outlander Sport two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600
Outlander Sport two-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 25 32 28 MPG $2300
Outlander Sport four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Four-wheel drive 22 26 24 MPG $2700
Outlander Sport four-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Four-wheel drive 24 30 27 MPG $2400

Specs and fitment

Third generation (GF), 2014–2021
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (common four-cylinder; ~4.9 qt with filter—confirm V6 in the owner's manual) , 4.9 qt capacity
Tire size 225/55R18

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V070000 covers certain 2014-2016 Outlander vehicles (with Outlander Sport on the same campaign) where water may enter the rear brake calipers so parking-brake actuator shafts corrode and bind; dealers inspect and replace boots, levers, caliper bodies, and piston assemblies as needed. Recall 20V403000 covers certain 2014-2019 Outlander vehicles where the second-row center seat-belt buckle may interfere with the right-side buckle; dealers modify the cover and add warning labels. Shared unit counts apply when other Mitsubishi models are listed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander has 234 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 23 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Outlander years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Support strut, Buckle, and Parking brake.

What are common problems with a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (142 of 234), then Engine (47) and Speed control (31). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Outlander has 45 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2016 has 171 complaints, 16 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander been recalled?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Owners have filed 234 complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander is 25.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Fourth generation (2022-on).

What oil does a Mitsubishi Outlander take?

US notes list 0W-20 for the common four-cylinder engines; confirm V6 grades in the owner's manual when equipped.

What tire size does a Mitsubishi Outlander commonly use?

Third-generation US pages often list 225/55R18; fourth-generation trims use 235/60R18 or 255/45R20.