2015 Mitsubishi Outlander: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 20, 2024 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · IN · fire

The contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, a warning message displayed reading "Transmission Failure Reduced Power', prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After which the contact observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. By the time the contact and her family were able to exit the vehicle and move to a safe distance, the vehicle had become engulfed in flames that were originating from the engine compartment. Local emergency services arrived and were able to extinguish the fire. All warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard but had yet to be deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. A fire report was filed. A police report was filed with no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2022 · Electrical, Transmission · 140,040 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and accelerated unintendedly. Additionally, the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle after several activation and deactivation of the starter. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle and driving, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was taken to three different independent mechanics and diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact attempted to inform the manufacturer of the failure but was unable to speak with a representative. The approximate failure mileage was 140,040.

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Transmission · MA

I went to go turn on my car when I got out of work and when I put the vehicle on drive and pressed the gas pedal the car would not move when the gas pedal was pressed! So I turned off the car and turned the car back on and put the car on drive and pressed the gas pedal and the car revved up and moved a little with hesitation. So I put the car on reverse and pressed the gas pedal and car would rev up but not move! So I turned off the car and turned it back on again and put it in reverse again and pressed the gas pedal again and the car moved but with hesitation and with not a lot of force! So I leave the car at my workplace and get the car towed to my house the next day! I call the dealer because my mechanic seen there was a recall with the vehicle hesitating to move and I gave them my VIN number and the dealer told me there's nothing they could do because my vehicle wasn't on the recall list ! They also told me that to replace the transmission it was going to cost about $8000. My vehicle only has 114000 miles I shouldn't be having this problem! So now I'm stuck with a car that needs a new transmission/power train !

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Transmission · 95,606 miles · NC

Transmission failure. Needs to be replaced completely.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Transmission · 17,000 miles · SC

Transmission broke down after about 17000 miles from a programming problem from the manufacturer. Replaced transmission and still having problems. Car is still in shop and this happened about 30 days ago. I did get car for a week and had to return it back to the shop.

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