2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Transmission · MN

transmission went out

Filed Sep 23, 2025 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

On the freeway TRANSMISSION FAILURE SERVICE light came on and the cars acceleration geared, had to immediately pull over on the side of the freeway, restarted the car with emergency lights to get out of the freeway. Vehicle would not accelerate much and the rpm was switching fast up and down. Check engine light came on the next day and the diagnosis read catalytic converter needs replacement. Car does not accelerate on hills, its shifts and tugs on a regular road.

Filed Nov 21, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · MA

The car will no longer drive. It would throw itself forward uncontroably right before the transmission failed. Car has less than 50k mileage on it and was working normally previously.

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Transmission · 79,800 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Over time, the failure worsened as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic but was later referred to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The failure was linked to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V563000 (Power Train) however, both the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was serviced under a prior owner. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 79,800.

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Transmission · 79,800 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Over time, the failure worsened as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic but was later referred to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The failure was linked to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V563000 (Power Train) however, both the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was serviced under a prior owner. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 79,800.

Filed Mar 4, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · GA

The Secret To Easily Protecting Your Gutters Here's The Secret To Automatically Protect Your Gutters Without Hassle: Innovative Gutter Guards! Let us protect your Stacey Dodier 1 message In 2019 I purchased a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander from Mitsubishi dealership in Lagrange, Ga. I was assured that the vehicle was safe and reliable. As a precaution I purchased an extended power train warranty for $2,325. After my purchase the dealership sent emails reminding me to complete basic services such as oil change and tire rotation without any mention of transmission fluid exchange. Fast forward to January 2022 I was riding on the interstate and the transmission light flashed quickly. The vehicle stalled on the highway and I barely had time pull over and avoid being hit by other drivers. At that moment I knew something was terribly wrong with my vehicle. I had the car towed to Heritage Mitsubishi in Morrow, Ga. Around January 25th a service advisor from the Heritage Dealership informed me that the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander that I owe almost $16,000 on needs a new transmission which would in total cost $8800. I was totally shocked and when I asked why the advisor said that the CVT transmission is expensive and the person who sold you the car should have told you to change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. I was in shock because I had never worried about transmission issues with any other vehicles. As of now the engine light is on and I still don't feel Safe driving this vehicle

Filed Feb 2, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · MA

When driving my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE down the highway last week my car began to make a shudder like feeling when I stepped on the gas. When attempting to accelerate my car my RPMs jumped and then dropped significantly making the car shake and not accelerate and instead the speed declined. I was on the highway driving and feel very fortunate that no one was behind me when my car jerked causing them to possibly rear end me and I am glad that my car did not jolt forward hitting the person in-front of me but it was a very real possibility. My car is around 98,000 miles and has had every oil change and maintenance it has needed on time and I am the second owner of this car. No check engine light or anything came on while my car was practically breaking down on the highway and there was no warning. The next day the check engine light came on for about 10 mins and then cleared itself even though the car was continuing to shake and drop and rev RPMS. I took my car to an automotive place and they told me I would need to have a new transmission put in the car and he thought I had very low miles to be having this issue and because the engine light was no longer on he test drove the car and confirmed and ran the error code in the history. After some research I noticed that there was a recall in 2016 for the transmission of my car 16v563000 stating that there is a delay in the transmission and the consequence could cause a crash and to fix the problem "software needed to be upgraded" I asked North America Mitsubishi for a report of the specific work done to the transmission to provide to my mechanic. They stated they cant do that and I don't need it and can get my transmission done at Mitsubishi where they can see the previous work done for the recall. There is a technical service bulletin for this issue its so common, I am 1 year over the 5 yr warranty and they say I have to pay for a new transmission. I was told theres no recall and nothing they can do.

Filed Jul 30, 2021 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated her daughter was driving 50 mph and became aware that the RPM gauge was fluctuating. The contact stated that the vehicle started shuddering and shaking, then stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver waited a few minutes and then was able to restart the vehicle and continued to drive however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission failed the pressure test and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate properly as the gear became difficult to change. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hertrich buick gmc (26953 sussex hwy, seaford, de 19973) where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle is not drivable. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v563000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure by the dealer. The failure mileage 90,000.

Filed May 7, 2020 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · CA

When driving you feel that suddenly the vehicle starts jerking, and when going on an uphill the vehicle looses power, slows down and may even stop completely. This is very dangerous specially if you driving in the middle of the freeway; the cars behind you can hit you at full speed which in worst case it could be fatal. It started happening when my car had about 110k miles and when I took it to the dealer they told me it was not covered under the warranty due to the mileage and they gave me an estimate of about $8,000 to replace the transmission.

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · VA

Going about 75 MPH on 64 east in va towards richmond suddenly my rpms jumped to 6 and then back to about 2. I immediately started loosing power and received a transmission service required warning on the dash. I pulled off to the shoulder turned the car off for a minute and started it back and the rpms were jumping all over the place and the car was jerking I couldn't get it above 45. Made it to my daughters apt about 5 miles away and parked it. I did so much research on the vehicle regarding the crash ratings but totally missed the transmission recall. I called hyman brothers mitsubishi in midlothian and was told it wasn't covered. This transmission recall is much larger than what's out there right now. I checked the VIN and my car didn't hit. I've only had this vehicle for 45 days and now I'm having to replace the transmission on a car that's 4 years old and only has 84k miles on it. This could have cause a major accident on 64 which is a 6 lane interstate.

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Transmission · 103,700 miles · LA

My transmission on this vehicle hesitates for 1 to 2 seconds before engaging in either drive or reverse, then once in gear the vehicle drives fine. I took it to walker mitsubishi, where I bought it from and they stated I needed a new transmission. I drove to another transmission shop to get a second opinion and was told the dealership was not telling the truth about what was causing my transmission to engage slow. Also, the transmission shop service tech stated that CVT transmission are constantly have the same problem. The dealership told me that there were no recalls on my vehicle. I went on autozone's and the federal safety agency websites and found recalls regarding the problem.