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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most recent was reported on November 30, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OUTLANDER SPORT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V741000November 30, 2020Parking Brake
20V279000May 18, 2020Structure › Frame And Members
18V103000February 9, 2018Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
18V070000January 26, 2018Parking Brake
17V609000September 29, 2017Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay
17V233000April 6, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
16V867000December 2, 2016Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate
16V563000July 28, 2016Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Parking Brake (2) · Structure (2) · Electrical System (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Power Train (1) · Suspension (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V741000Manufacturer no. SR-20-005

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA
November 30, 2020
Owner notification
May 4, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
21,758 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V741000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V279000Manufacturer no. SR-20-003

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA
May 18, 2020
Owner notification
August 7, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
141,200 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Components: Structure › Frame And Members; Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V279000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V103000Manufacturer no. SR-18-004

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2018
Owner notification
March 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
158,651 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
January 11, 2016 – July 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V103000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V070000Manufacturer no. SR-18-002

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2018
Owner notification
March 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
170,354 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
January 11, 2016 – July 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V070000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V609000Manufacturer no. SR-17-005

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay

Report received by NHTSA
September 29, 2017
Owner notification
October 24, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
132,552 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
January 11, 2016 – July 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V609000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V233000Manufacturer no. SR-17-002

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
April 6, 2017
Owner notification
August 25, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
35,674 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
January 11, 2016 – July 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V233000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V867000Manufacturer no. SR-16-011

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate

Report received by NHTSA
December 2, 2016
Owner notification
January 20, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
50,228 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
January 11, 2016 – July 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Components: Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate; Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge And Attachments

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V867000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V563000Manufacturer no. SR-16-006

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2016
Owner notification
August 15, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
82,436 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
January 11, 2016 – July 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V563000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 1, 2020.