2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Air Bags (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software 2022-08-02 · campaign 22V563000 · 76,508 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
Service bulletins (67)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seat Belts 2025-11-21 · TECH TALK 289 · Other
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-08-07 · TECH TALK 281 · Other
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Power Train 2024-06-03 · TSB-24-23-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision - this technical service bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the automatic transaxle sections of the applicable service manuals.
Power Train 2024-03-25 · TSB-20-23-001RV4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision - this technical service bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
Power Train 2024-03-04 · TSB-20-23-001REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision - this technical service bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
Power Train 2024-02-14 · TSB-24-23-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision - this technical service bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain cvt models.
Showing the 6 most recent of 67 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-16 · Visibility/Wiper · 💥 crash“black nissan exterior driving recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic brake, checking several cars cut me off. break check the fedex truck in front of me twice. was able to veer to the right, avoiding directful impact with the fedex truck in front of me. airbags did not deploy, and my head cracked. the windshield seat belt was on as i had bruisin…”
2026-03-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car has stopped in middle of the road and engine just stalled. the battery light keeps flashing on and off even after alternator as been changed …”
2026-01-31 · Vehicle Speed Control“my car is stalling, shaking, shuddering, not accelerating and downshifting while i am on the highway almost killing me while attempting to inch my way across the lanes to the shoulder. with no warning my vehicle completely broke down with my children in the car one is non verbal and on the autism spectrum with a serious heart condition- i myself am…”
2025-04-09 · Unknown Or Other“i bought this car from market place face book , the seller deleted his account. after the sale, so i felt suspicious and search in the google using rhe vin number and found out the mileage on vin check page doesn’t match the number in the car …”
2025-03-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“within 16,000 miles of owning my i noticed it would randomly stall sometimes at the stop light of an intersection. it doesn't take long to start back up even accelerating . several months went by where the issue was no longer present but over the past few month it started again. i get tune ups twice a year…”
2025-02-23 · Power Train“took the car in for routine cvt fluid and filter change. mechanic completed the task took the vehicle for a road test and at highway speed the cvt transmission shifted to a higher gear and revved the motor rpms immediately over 6000 to 7000. threw it into neutral and took back to the shop. it was diagnosed from their the transmission was ruined. …”
2025-01-30 · Engine“starter clicks, doesn't turn engine. tried rotating engine, engine will not turn past a certain angle. removed spark plugs for cylinder inspection. 1,2, and 3 ok. cylinder 4 spark plug extremely difficult to remove. ground strap has been impacted by debris. borescope inspection shows two broken off exhaust valves laying on the piston. valve cover r…”
2025-01-15 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i got an accirdent jan 9,2025 and my car was totally wreck. im in body pain and therapy right now and in working status report because of my situation. the airbag didnt deployed at the time of accident. mitsubishi outlander has 7 airbags , but nothing has comes out. this is very dangerous. god is really works for miracles coz me and my daughter are…”
2024-11-28 · Service Brakes“rear brake calipers sticking constantly. emergency brake also sticking or loosing tension. …”
2024-10-18 · Unknown Or Other“i bought this car used less than 30 days ago. it had 21362 miles on it. it made a weird nose when putting it into drive. thought it might be a heatshield. took it to a mitsubishi dealership for an outstanding recall. ask them to check underneath. the exhaust pipe was rusted out. 3000 dollars to repair. the dealership didn't believe it cost th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.