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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: engine stalls while driving

7 of the 26 complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
27%
recalls
0
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What owners say

Filed Jun 7, 2025 · MD

I have a CVT system on my SUV and the transmission keeps slipping. A transmission light comes on and the car starts to stall. It happens mostly in stop and go traffic.

Filed Jan 21, 2025 · Acceleration, Steering · CA

Transmission light frequently comes on, car stalls/sluggish to respond. Has occurred while driving or at rest. No change despite several transmission servicing/towing expenses. Per online research, others experiencing same issues. Often resolves temporarily by turning off engine and restarting car. Recalls issued for other Mitsubishi models, but not for this car. Needs to be addressed to prevent injury or loss of life.

Filed Feb 15, 2023 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact then stated that the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The check engine and the transmission warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V563000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Electrical · 36,700 miles · CT

Vehicle stalled on city road, was able to restart. And pull into parking lot when it stalled again, all warning lights were illuminated in vehicle. Was not able to restart this time, vehicle was completely dead.could not move shifter to any position, stuck in park vehicle was towed to mitsubishi dealership. Vehicle was at dealership for 7 days, dealership said it was a bad relay that prevented communication with computer.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AZ

Hesitations during acceleration, engine stalls, electrical doesnt work proberly like USB

Filed Mar 9, 2018 · Engine · 12,000 miles · KY

At times, when pressing the gas to go from a stop my vehicle will try to stall and not go, I have to let off the gas and press again and hope it picks up that time

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 12,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mitsubishi outlander. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The contact called ford of port richey at (727) 478-0975 (located at 10715 us-19, port richey, fl 34668) where the dealer stated that no recall was associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v609000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall associated with the VIN; however, a free diagnostic offer would be mailed. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Questions about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

7 of 26 owner complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (27%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2015.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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