2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: CVT failure

Filed Jul 6, 2026 · Transmission · IL

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 reduced-power mode (limp mode), making it difficult to safely merge or continue driving. Diagnostic trouble codes P0776 (Pressure Control Solenoid B Performance) and P0730 (Incorrect Gear Ratio) were confirmed by an independent transmission repair shop, which diagnosed the transmission as failed and recommended replacement. This vehicle has previously been subject to CVT-related recalls, but the transmission still experienced this failure.

Filed Mar 24, 2024 · Transmission · IN

The CVT transmission would lose power when making a turn over last few yrs. My safety was put at risk due to oncoming traffic could have hit the car due to loss of power. The service transmission required light just started coming on after dealing with loss of power. Car only has 106,000 miles on it. The car is available for inspection & is currently at TMT Automotive in Bremen IN. Codes coming up are transmission issues. The loss of power issue started in 2018 when the car was purchased; I did not know this was a sign of transmission issue. There was not a warranty on the car when purchased. There were no lights or warnings until last week when the car started lurching forward & light came on for the first time for transmission service. I scheduled a diagnostic appt with TMT as soon as it happened. I do not have documentation yet due to car is at the TMT Automotive, waiting to hear on 3/25/24 from shop if the transmission is bad.

Filed Dec 7, 2023 · Transmission · OK

We purchased new a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport which has a Recall regarding the CVT transmission causing Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating increasing the risk of a crash. We began experiencing "Hesitation when Accelerating" along with a "Transmission Service Required Light" in November 2023. Upon contacting a Mitsubishi Dealership, we were told by a Service Rep that the Recall had already been performed on our vehicle and there was nothing else to do regarding the Recall. I explained that the problem with the CVT had not been correctly repaired due to the fact that we are now experiencing the cause and affect issues that mandated the Recall on the CVT Power Train. This is my wife's car and we are very concerned with this issue and the reluctance of Mitsubishi to correctly make the needed repairs under the Recall Notice.

Filed Dec 3, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · SD

I was driving on the highway on a trip and out of no where my car shuttered and then flashed service transmission soon, I pulled over and my car would no longer drive, reverse or go into neutral. The tow company reset my battery to try to reset my car system. After that my car wouldn’t really go past 60. I followed the tow truck to the nearest town and it stalled again at the light and I could no longer go at all, my car locked up and wouldn’t reset at that point. It’s an $1100 tow back home. The CVT transmission really needs to be rechecked and recalled. I’ve found too many issues and the same complaints but can’t find a recall on it at all.

Filed Nov 16, 2023 · Transmission · OH

The cvt transmissions aren't great. And goes out quite a bit. No warnings lights ever came on. Just a normal routine inspection to continue with being up to date with maintenance. This problem needs to be recalled.

Filed May 3, 2023 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. After a couple of minutes, the vehicle launched forward, and the transmission service warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated that the body assembly CVT valve needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V563000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle warranty had expired and provided assistance. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2021 · Transmission · PR

After being reprogrammed at the dealer my 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport started to exhibit a shudder, surge condition. Finally on March 2021 while driving on a highway the CVT started to slip and the vehicle started to exhibit a lack of acceleration untill it came to a stop in the middle lane almost causing an accident. The vehicle was scanned and codes P084A, P0776 and P0843 were present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on a tow truck and scanned again and the same codes were present. Now the dealer is telling me that I need a new CVT transmission and that warranty was denied by Mitsubishi. It is to their knowledge that these CVT transmissions are defective and they are trying to fix them with a simple CVT ECU reprogramming and oil change as per the TSB-20-23-001, also charging the owner for the oil change. It is about time that the US Government make Mitsubishi Motors issue a mandatory recall since this is a dangerous condition that can cause a major accident on US highways. It is also time for a Class Action Suit against Mitsubishi Motors for selling a defective product and refusing to repair the vehicles.

Filed Jun 24, 2021 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk upon the depression of the accelerator pedal as the transmission symbol would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where they informed him that he had a defective CVT transmission module that needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V563000(POWER TRAIN). The contact was then informed by the dealer that his vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Transmission · 116,500 miles · AZ

Transmission issues/ failure at 116,000 miles with known issues from others online with the same issue/failure and replacement for 'specialty' CVT transmission unreasonably prices to replace. These transmission issues are not discussed at point of sale (which is the responsibility of salesman) but also no disclosure from mitsubishi. These transmissions should not fail so soon. When driving issues when shifting not as normal and there is no warning light that engages until right before your transmission fails. It is not safe!*dt consumer stated her VIN was not part of the recall.

Filed May 6, 2020 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · MN

This 2015 outlander sport was bought from a dealer at 42,000 miles, now it has 69,000 miles on it. The car would do jumps or jerks during low speed or getting up to speed about 30-45mph. The RPM jumps up and down while going 50-70mph on the highway. It is having the exact same problem as the mitsubishi recall sr-16-006 stated back in 2016 for 2015-2016 outlander sport. We took the car to a mitsubishi dealer the next day. The dealer said that there is an internal failure with the transmission, code 084a, fluid pressure sensor performance. The dealer wants $7,700 to replace the transmission. Sadly, a second owner's powertrain warranty was expired at 60,000 miles. The car had the CVT-ecu software updated back in 2016 through the mitsubishi recall sr-16-006 when it was owned by the dealer. The dealer did not replace the transmission as they should have according to the recall. Thus here we are, the owners with cars that have the old transmissions with the problem that should have been fixed! Mitsubishi needs to make another recall for the transmission as soon as possible. It is very dangerous in the traffic to suddenly lose power to accelerate or when the car wants to shift to neutral and then back to drive by itself constantly! This is clearly a manufacturer safety defect, the car barely has 69,000 miles! We are a mitsubishi family. We have a 2002 lancer that is currently at 200,000+ miles without any major repair! We also have a 2014 outlander sport that is still running well at 60,500+ miles, and we're hoping for the best. It is very sad to be in this position. This video shows the problem the car is having: https://youtu.be/abd9phf5cea?t=107 look at the recent complaints about this defect and think about how many of those who don't have access to the federal safety agency information:

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mitsubishi outlander sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact stated that after the vehicle stalled, the service transmission warning light briefly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the CVT transmission and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Transmission · 51,021 miles · KY

Transmission hesitates while driving, then it jumps. When it jumps it surges. We thought it was the transmission. Our son said it maybe the relay switch to do with the CVT engine. It is setting in th driveway .