Mitsubishi Outlander grinding brakes problems

Filed May 6, 2026 · FL

I was driving home from work and I came upon a red light as I was slowing down the car started jilting as I went to take off I started jilting again but then smoothed out. The check engine light, ABS brake light and speed traction off light came on.They just all popped on. At the next light it did the same thing , it started to shutter and loss of power on taking off. It was sputtery at the same time which could have caused an accident! I finally make it home in about an hour later I had to run out to the store to get a couple things. I put it in reverse and it started to jitter again so I put it in park I checked all the fluids everything was fine Don't know why the lights were on. Again I put it in reverse Go to pull out of my driveway it starts to jitter. I put it in drive very slow getting up to movement. I slowed to stop at a light and it stalls out right in the middle of the intersection I try to start it back up , it does but now it just will not go anywhere!! there was no warning no loud bangs, pops, or squeals, no loud anything it just stopped. It will engage in each gear but refuses to go anywhere. it feels like it wants to go but it's just not going. This is very dangerous I could have gotten in a serious accident being in the middle of the intersection like that. this problem needs to be fixed upon looking on many forums and internet sites this seems to be a very common issue with the CVT or the 2009 or any outlander for that matter. My car was made in Japan I guess because the VIN starts with J I'm not sure of how to get any recalls from there or if that matters. I'm not sure the history on my vehicle neither or where it was registered last. I wish I knew when and where the repairs have been done for the recalls that my vehicle may have had. My car is doing exactly what the recalls were for; MMNS's number SR-15-002 in June 15th 2015 and also mmna's number SR-18-001 I did change both CVT filters and fluid also the oil and oil filter. Still nothing.

Filed May 5, 2026 · Suspension, Transmission · 46,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear of the vehicle would move independently. The contact stated that it felt as if the vehicle were going to slide and eventually would lose control. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown rear chip had failed. The shock absorbers had water, the rear brake pads were worn down to zero, and the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted and was worsening. In addition, the contact stated an abnormal grinding sound could be heard coming from the rear differential. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the differential gauge had failed to function as intended. The warning light for the 4-wheel drive was illuminated. The brakes and calipers were replaced. The rear differential was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the pole where the breather pipe is inserted on the rear differential carrier is off spec, allowing water intrusion. And that the new rear tires were badly worn on the inside and had high spots on the center. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · TX

1. On hot/warm days when I start my vehicle it will run then die and give me the code for Mass air sensor which I replaced but it keeps doing it; the check engine will stay on for a while then turn off until it does it again. 2. When driving and I go over a speed bump the suspension grinds or does a hard squeaking noise. 3. The USB in the center console stops working at times or when move the charging cord it disconnects for a few seconds. 4. Internal lights work when they want to, I thought the bulbs where burnt out and replaced them but they still come on when they want to not everytime a door is opened.

Filed Jun 3, 2025 · Acceleration, Suspension · CA

Engine malfunctions. powered reduced when trying to turn from a dead stop. Flutters. Doesn't accelerate. Just sounds like its grinding. Plus premature brake wear.

Filed Aug 1, 2024 · Brakes, Wheels · SC

There is very loud squealing noise coming from front tires when backing and driving forward. It gets extremely loud when turn the wheel in motion. Dealership claimed they couldn't fix it.

Filed Oct 21, 2021 · Wheels · 2,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the front passenger’s side tire began to spin but the front driver’s side did not engage, which resulted in a grinding sound coming from the driver’s side wheel well. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing a bearing replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000

Filed May 11, 2021 · Brakes · OK

Recently replaced the rotors and pads on all four wheels of my outlander. All but the rear passenger are working fine, while the rear passenger side is making a grinding noise. We've replaced the brake pads 3 times, replaced the rotor once, and even replaced the whole caliper; it's still making a grinding sound. There's a recall posted for some 2016 outlanders for the parking brake not engaging/disengaging properly and we might think this is the problem; however, this recall is not applied to our 2016 outlander. I think we are having the exact problem that is listed on this recall.

Filed Feb 2, 2020 · Transmission · 103,740 miles · LA

This vehicle as well as several other manufacturers are using jatco CVT transmissions which is designed with a metal belt rolling across 2 opposing size pulleys in the transmission to make transmission shifting smoother and faster. The problem with this type of technology is that over a period of time, the belt and the pulley start to grind against each other and reduce the size of each and cause slipping of the transmission. Metal shavings begin to appear in the transmission pan showing the wear. The design also mandates that the vehicle owner change the fluid and filter every 30,000 miles at the cost of $200 to $300 out of the owners pocket. When this transmission starts producing metal shavings in the bottom of the transmission pan, such as it has in my vehicle, which only has 103,000 miles and the vehicle is only 4 years old, replacing the transmission is the only option. The dealership costs $9,400 and a couple of transmission shops have quoted $7,400. This technology costs the consumer more to not only operate but also devalues the price of their vehicle in a short span of time. Most transmission experts estimate and have experienced trouble with this transmission to last no more than 3 to 5 years before it must be replaced. I have taken this vehicle to the mitsubishi dealership and to a transmission shop for a 2nd opinion about the slipping. The transmission only slips when the vehicle is first engaged into gear. After a 2 second hesitation, the vehicle drives without any issues. I have contacted the bbb, the louisiana attorney general, mitsubishi's us headquarters, several attorneys, who won't represent me because nobody has gotten injured, and I have contacted the manufacturer of the transmission (jatco USA, inc}. Mitsubishi and the dealership won't research why this transmission is failing at the low mileage.

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · MD

While driving the transmission causes the powertrain to stop working making the car impossible to remain in motion. This will happen while driving in traffic. The transmission will howl and squeal right before it no longer works. Was told by mitsubishi that the CVT transmission was not built for long distance driving, towing(even though it is offered with a towing package), mountainous driving or uphill acceleration. This is unsafe as it causes a sudden stop in high speed traffic with a cause for serious injury if another vehicle were to hit the stalled vehicle

Filed May 8, 2019 · Brakes · 8,000 miles · NY

I bought the car new from the dealer with 6,000 miles on it. July of 2018 the left rear caliper failed and damaged the rotor. I brought the car in and the rotor, brake pads and caliper were replaced. On april 15, 2019 I brought the car in to dealer service this time it was the right rear caliper that failed and damaged the rotor. The dealer then changed the right rear caliper rotor and brake pads. When changing the pads on the left side they found the left side now leaking. The car was at the dealer service from april 15th- may 3rd. They told me the calipers were on back order. What is going on with these calipers? Should there be a recall on these defective calipers? I am very concerned for my family's safety. These problems were noticed while driving the car and a grinding sound came from the rear of the car.