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Mitsubishi Outlander slipping problems

12 of the 1,329 owner complaints about the Mitsubishi Outlander describe transmission slipping, most of them for the 2016 model year.

owner complaints
12
worst model year
2016
typical mileage
71,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2016
    9
  • 2015
    1
  • 2013
    1
  • 2010
    1

Often reported together

CVT failure 7Hesitation 4Shudder 1Jerking 1Harsh shifting 1Check engine light 1Grinding brakes 1

Trouble codes mentioned

P2719 1P1778 1P0969 1P084A 1P0776 1P0741 1P0730 1

What owners say

Filed Nov 22, 2024 · Transmission, Wheels · FL

CVT transmission is slipping really bad and TPS not working .

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission started slipping. The contact stated the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact retrieved a pressure code fault. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was provided with the same pressure code failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V563000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Filed May 12, 2023 · Transmission · IN

It has hesitation when accelerating and stuttering while driving. its throwing a code PO868 for the transmission. It's a cvt transmission, and it feels like a transmission slip at times, or it takes off then hesitates then goes again. Other times it stutters. Its a risk because now our chances of being in a accident increases. Until it threw the code there were no issues then all the sudden there was the issue.

Filed Sep 18, 2022 · Driver assistance, Transmission · PA

car go's fast and take off at a hi speed' transmission slips out of gear; and stops' and can't get to go' stop at light car rolls a head' jumps to go and stops and go's slow' and jump's to go

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Transmission · WV

While driving on the highway the vehicle started jumping RPM and jerking violently. The RPM would rise and then dramatically fall with a clunking sound coming from CVT transmission. Problem persisted at slower speed with slightly less severity. After tech review, it was determined CVT belt was slipping and transmission prematurely failed at 42k miles. Being the second owner, vehicle is out of warranty and I was quoted $8k for a new CVT.

Filed Jul 26, 2022 · Transmission · PA

I have a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport that was purchased in 2020 with 42 thousand miles on it. While I was on the highway I started experiencing acceleration hesitation and my car gave a message saying transmission service needed. I took my car to several mechanics that said my transmission is slipping and getting ready to die. They mentioned CVT issue. I contacted Mitsubishi but they told me according to my VIN my car is not under a recall. However, my mechanics informed me along with several reports that 2015-2016 outlander sports and certain model Lancers were recalled due to acceleration hesitation. When I asked what that meant in plain English I was told my transmission is bad and that’s what causes acceleration hesitation. Then Mitsubishi told me that my car would have to have been manufactured within a certain year in order for the recall to be valid for my vehicle. I was never informed of a recall and didn’t know something was wrong until I was in the middle of the highway with my son in the car. We could have been killed. The transmission in these vehicles are no good and I don’t care about a VIN my vehicle is the year make and model that was recalled. A manufacturing issue is not my issue. I want my vehicle properly repaired. It’s practically new. I have also reached out to my attorney.

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 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 Jan 22, 2020 · Transmission · 66,669 miles · FL

Vehicle would not excelerate and almost got into an accident while on highway. No warning was given beforehand, just suddenly acted this way. I had to turn my car off then on quickly to get it going because it wouldnt go. It then tells me there is a transmission problem. I then had to go 40 MPH and no more as it wouldnt let me go faster. Took to an auto place and told me CVT belt slips repeatedly and powder enters the thing. P0776, p0730, p0741, pour a, p0969, p2719. These are the things given to me by auto place.

Filed Oct 8, 2018 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · CA

After a long drive, even more so uphills, the transmission starts slipping and the car hesitates to go after a stop. A warning message that the transmission is over heating appears and the car runs at high rpms at only 60 MPH. Error code p1778 has appeared twice. The car only has 71,000 miles

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)Reported July 28, 2016 · 82,436 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Risk
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.

Recall number 16V563000 · Recall details

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Reported June 25, 2014 · 5 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
Risk
If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-005.

Recall number 14V365000 · Recall details

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Which Mitsubishi Outlander years have transmission slipping problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2016 (9 complaints), 2010 (1 complaints) and 2013 (1 complaints).

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