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.
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: stuck in gear or won't shift
5 of the 186 complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 23 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
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What owners say
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 model is notorious for transmission failure and it needs replacing. The odometer is 86316 and car has been sitting now for two years. Of course we went exactly 100 miles over the warranty and now have to pay 5000-9000 dollars for a replacement with no guarantee warranty. So now we have the car paid off and can’t drive it because it’s out of budget to replace. Thanks a lot Mitsubishi for nothing.
Won't shift gears, hesitates while driving, won't drive after stopping. Check engine light and transmission service warning light is on.
My transmission doesn't go into gear right away and doesn't drive right in automatic. If I switch it to manual and only go up to 5th gear it shifts fine. There was a transmission recall for same year make and model as mine. Those recalls happened around 80,000 miles. I have 84,000. I was previously told I needed either a fuel tank or fuel injectors, never got it diagnosed. My gas gauge reads full all the time even when I dont have gas.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mitsubishi outlander sport. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and would not shift gears. Also, the transmission indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to luther brookdale mitsubishi (7235 brooklyn blvd, suite b, brooklyn center, mn 55429, (844) 242-5989) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service Manual Revision
- Service Manual Revision
- Service Manual Revision
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.
- This TSB provides the addition of Diagnostic Procedure for CVT Belt Check for vehicles equipped with CVT...
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them to diagnose and test drive customer...
- This Technical Service Bulletin supersedes TSB-20-23-001, issued April, 2020, to update the Control Valve...
- Shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 16V563000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 25, 2014, through November 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). During assembly, a clamp for a CVT hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.
- Risk
- If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-16-005.
Recall number 16V548000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
5 of 186 owner complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (3%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
There are 2 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Hesitation 48Jerking 33Stalling 25CVT failure 16Transmission failure 14Check engine light 13Shudder 12Loss of power 8Slipping 7Wipers 6Engine failure 5
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