2015 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems

Filed Oct 29, 2025 · Engine · ID · crash

Engine and yes available for inspection. I had been driving then all of a sudden the Service Engine Immediately light started rapidly flashing and the car would hardly go. Turned around parked at home, towed to dealership where they said the engine compressor was not working and I would need a rebuilt engine for over $5000. Towed it back home and now looking for a new car. There were no warning lights or any other symptoms prior to this happening. It was an all of a sudden warning. If I had been on the freeway, my safety would have been at risk as it just died without warning.

Filed Nov 28, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · GA

While driving in the city limits around 35 miles an hour I had to stop abruptly to avoid a collision with a driver who didn’t stop at the intersection. I had to come to a complete stop for this driver. When I took my foot off of the brake and tried to drive on my car would not move. I had to shift gears put it in park and try again. I could hear the engine responding but the car wouldn’t move. When it did start to move forward slowly it was shaking very hard and I was only able to get 10 miles an hour. I had to be towed. And I kept thinking what if I was on the highway that day where the speed limit is 75mph.

Filed Aug 4, 2023 · Engine · 140,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle started to independently decelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to a cylinder with low compression. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 43,683 miles · PA · crash

This happens almost all the time - when driving at city street speed of 25 MPH and under my car shakes so much and does not accelerate and feels like it is going to shut down. On 3 occasions I was rear ended because of this and one time was with a huge sanitation truck with my children inside the car. I have taken this car to the dealer and the mitsubishi dealer to be looked at and help to no avail it still does it. I have reported this to mitsubishi motors and was given a case number but to date no one has contacted me nor helped me. I am scared for the safety of my family and myself - it is a very scary situation and I just bought this car about a year ago. Help me because no one else does.

Filed May 24, 2019 · Engine · 79,300 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mitsubishi outlander. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine shook violently and caused the rest of the vehicle to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector for cylinder one needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the mechanic noticed that the other cylinders needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to back to the independent mechanic where a compressor test was performed. The mechanic noticed that cylinder one was running extremely low and the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,300.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 34,000 miles · VA

We purchased our 2015 outlander in feb 2017 with only 25,000 miles. It was manufactured in july 2015 with a 2.0 liter engine. There is a recall for shuddering engines for this vehicle during this time, however out VIN did not appear on the recall list. When I am stopped at a red light or slow down, then try to speed up, the transmission shutters and jumps forward. There is now another issue resulting in the vehicle to increase RPM's without gaining speed. With further inspection, there was no transmission fluid in the reserve. This vehicle is now only at 34,000 miles. I scheduled a warranty maintenance visit, the dealer doesn't have availability for another month.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 76,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shook and failed to accelerate. The transmission service and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to puente hill mitsubishi (17665 castleton st, city of industry, ca 91748, (626) 964-5111) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed service. The vehicle was taken back to puente hill mitsubishi where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the CVT unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

My vehicle is still losing power even after the recall problem still exist hesitate when I take off also upon entering the freeway very slow take off and from red lights im afraid of a seroius accident also my gas gauge is not working false readings please please help

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 300 miles · TX

New vehicle purchased nov 16 2015. Two weeks after bought, vehicle began to slow down, then hesitate, stall out. The vehicle was put into shop due to a computer chip issue that occurred on 'the line.' got vehicle back and same problem. Mitsubishi put back in shop and replaced the transmission in dec 2015. Now same issue, stalling in lighted intersections, at stop signs, won't speed up, decelerates. Mitsubishi's answer? Put back in shop and going back in today, jan 12, 2016. Three times in less than three months I have had vehicle. I am afraid for my family member's safety while in the vehicle and my daughter in law who dries and rides in the vehicle is seven months pregnant. Please help us!! Do not want anyone using these vehicles to get injured as mitsubishi is aware of line problem and repairing many of these 2015's with same issue with no recall and will not replace the vehicle. Thank you

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

Yes I have a 2015 outlander and I am have two issues with it. Number 1. Have the time the car doesnt want to start. I turn the key and it barely wants to turn over so I turn it off, wait a minute or two then I will try again and then it will start normally. The 2nd issue is the usually when I start the vehicle, I smell gas fumes like crazy. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership and they told me nothing was wrong. These issues are still not fixed and it is giving me a bad taste in my mouth having to deal with the two dealerships not very professional at all. I have witnesses two both of these issues and they keep telling me nothings wrong with the vehicle