Mitsubishi Outlander shudder problems

Filed Mar 11, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 129,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering, and it was difficult to stabilize the steering wheel before the vehicle shut off. The check transmission message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic who was unable to locate a transmission fault. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to a Mitsubishi dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 96,416 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power. The vehicle failed to start. The contact added additional fuel. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V027000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump was faulty and there was no recall coverage for the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle sputtered, hesitating and jerking. The contact stated that the engine overheated and started sputtering. The engine warning light was illuminated. The temperature gauge increased to high. The contact was able to move over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the coolant module and relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 96,416.

Filed Jun 18, 2024 · Transmission · PA

I was driving home from work when the car started to violently shudder. I took my foot off the accelerator and it stopped, only to happen again when I resumed pressing the gas. This also causes the car to suddenly slow down somewhat dramatically. The tachometer also "bounces". I purchased this vehicle used and drove it for 6 or 7 months with no issues before this happened. I took I to a local mechanic who immediately identified it as the transmission. A check engine light came on and intermittently goes out and back on. This happened after the shuddering started. The problem is easily repeated just by simply driving the car. It has not been inspected by anyone other than the mechanic I took it to.

Filed Mar 7, 2023 · Transmission · FL

I think the problem it’s on the transmission as the car is presenting hesitation and shuddering when accelerating, also it’s presenting rev fluctuations when driving at a constant speed, fortunately my safety and the safety of others is good until now. Yes the problem has being confirmed, no the vehicle has not being inspected by by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, there wasn’t any indication or warnings prior to the failure.

Filed Jul 18, 2022 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and the contact felt a shuddering in the steering wheel. The contact began to feel a loss of power and depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle did not respond. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the mechanic retrieved DTC: P084A. The mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

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 Aug 13, 2021 · Transmission · SC

Vehicle exhibits a shudder/surge condition (engine flare, lack of acceleration, and/or car shake) possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. The CVT belt slips repeatedly when accelerating, causing a warning light to turn on with DTC P084A. The vehicle exhibits exactly the conditions described in TSB-20-23-001 and is explicitly included in the affected vehicles section the bulletin (2015-2020 Outlander Sport with 2.0L Engine with CVT transmission). The conditions were confirmed using Diagnostic Procedure 2 on TSB-20-23-001 by certified mechanic at Meineke Car Care Center (Lexington, SC). However, VIN was not included in the recall as confirmed by MMNA service representatives. The scope of TSB-20-23-001 does not sufficiently cover all vehicles affected by the recall condition, as Mitsubishi excluded some vehicles for undisclosed reasons. Because Mitsubishi had previously failed to trace and identify all affected vehicles in its initial recall for this unsafe condition in TSB-17-23-002, it is possible or likely that Mitsubishi failed to trace or identify all affected vehicles in TSB-20-23-001. The scope should be expanded to all vehicles with CVT transmissions in the model years listed in the bulletin, without exception.

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 16, 2020 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · ND

I have a 2016 mitsubishi outlander with a 2.4l engine and the jatco CVT transmission and only 75,000 miles. The transmission started shifting erratically and shuddering when going certain MPH ranges typically between 45 and 60 MPH. Additionally, the vehicle hesitates to go when the accelerator is pressed. From a stop, it takes 5 seconds for the vehicle to go once it is put in drive. I have a trouble code on my obd of p084a. This has been dangerous to my family on multiple occasions when attempting to pass a car on the road and the vehicle does not accelerate immediately. My wife also got stuck in the middle of an itersection because the vehicle hesitated for around 5 seconds before accelerating. Mitsubishi has a service bulletin for this vehicle, number tsb-17-23-002 that covers exactly what is happening in my vehicle and even has an ecu reprogram that will prevent the problem from happening in the future. The problem is a service bulletin does not cover the costs of affected vehicles out of warranty. This is a dangerous and common defect with this vehicle and transmission and mitsubishi it needs to be a recall before someone gets hurt or killed.

Filed Oct 6, 2018 · 155,000 miles · NH

There's a recall on the front cross member/sub-frame,which is in good condition,but not the back one. Which mine just actually ripped! It started driving odd,like the back end doesn't stay behind it. Would kind of shudder at takeoff, and sounds awful! Especially noticeable going slowly on a dirt driveway with bumps.even with brand new suspension,tires,cv-shafts,bearings,everything.it still did it.then yesterday it started really banging and thumping underneath.it was hard to figure out because it would happen at different times.sometimes corners,sometimes going straight,especially when the body would twist. So I stopped and checked. I noticed the vehicle was dropped at least an inch on one side. It has brand new struts in it, so I looked closer. On the drivers side rear, where the lateral control arm attaches to it,the actual sub frame/cross member is torn! It is way to new to have the sub-frame rotted so bad that it just rips.obviously mitsubishi forgot to treat that cross-member as well! Or just got the two backwards in the recall? This is the 2008 outlander v6,4wd,xls. Also,not a safety issue,but still not normal for the age, all my paint on the front bumper is just falling off.in chunky flakes?