2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Consumer Reviews

This vehicle has been nothing but problematic. On my 2nd Transmission and Soon to be next Engine. I have babied this thing and it only has 80,000 miles. I will never buy another mitsubishi. The transmission is very unrefined and jittery. The seats are uncomfortable and cheap but that's just mitsubishi quality. My previous vehicle had 220K Miles original engine and transmission. This is a downgrade to what I had.

I am going to my Outlander sport! I was in a car accident and my outlander took the hit! I was hit by someone who hit me full speed through a light. My airbags deployed and my door air bag pushed the glass out. The motor mounts broke and the engine shifted right, not into the car! I broke my hand, whip lash, and fractured ribs was I ended up with from the accident. I was able to get out safely, with help. It was a great vehicle, roomy and I had no complaints!! I’m not hesitating buying another outlander sport!!

I have owned this vehicle for four years, purchasing it in 2021 as my second vehicle. Initially, I was drawn to its beautiful light Laugauna blue color. It was my first owned car and first SUV, which seemed like the right choice given my need for a small and sporty vehicle to transport my two small children. However, during the test drive, I was unaware that I was supposed to drive it in two-wheel drive, reserving the four-wheel drive for snowy or mountainous terrain. The four-wheel lock feature was also intended for climbing steep, rocky hills. Despite this, I was enamored with the vehicle's exterior and didn't think twice about these details, as I didn't plan on using it for hiking or off-roading. The eco-driving feature and good gas mileage were also selling points for me. Unfortunately, my experience with this vehicle has been marred by several issues. Within two days of driving it, the vehicle stalled on the interstate, displaying an engine overheating error. It wouldn't restart until it had cooled down, and even then, it only started long enough for me to pull over to the side of the road. The transmission had overheated, turning the fluid black. My husband came to my aid, adding transmission fluid and cooling it down, which eventually allowed us to make it home. We took it to get it looked at , where they informed us that the transmission fluid was bad and needed to be changed.Bc of driving it in 4 wheel lock on the interstate . This was just the beginning of my problems with this vehicle. Over the next few months, I experienced issues with the vehicle not starting on cold mornings, the tire pressure light coming on, and the engine light illuminating for no apparent reason. My husband reassured me that these issues were likely due to the cold weather affecting the vehicle's computer and that they would resolve themselves once the vehicle warmed up. However, these problems persisted, causing me significant stress and anxiety, particularly when it came to ensuring my children's safety while driving them to school. As winter approached, the problems worsened, and one day, the vehicle wouldn't start at all. We initially thought it was the battery, but after replacing it, the problem persisted. My husband eventually discovered that the alternator had gone out, likely due to the cold weather. We replaced the alternator, and the vehicle seemed to be running fine again. However, I began to investigate the vehicle's reputation and discovered that it had a history of issues with the motor and computer malfunctioning in cold weather. Despite these problems, the heat functioned well during the winter months. As spring arrived, the issues with the tire pressure and engine warning ⚠️ lights subsided, but a new problem arose with the air conditioning. We added coolant, changed the oil and transmission fluid, and made several improvements, which seemed to resolve the issue for a couple of months. However, as the weather grew hotter, the air conditioning problems returned, requiring us to recharge the system. This cycle of repairs and maintenance continued for the next two years, with the vehicle eventually requiring replacement of four spark plugs and other repairs. In my opinion, I did not have a good experience with this vehicle. While it may have looked appealing, its performance and reliability were subpar. The vehicle struggled to accelerate uphill, and the transmission would slip, causing the vehicle to jerk. Additionally, the air conditioning made a persistent, annoying noise. For a brief period, the vehicle ran smoothly after the initial repairs, but it eventually became a nightmare to own. On one occasion, the vehicle did perform well in an emergency situation, surviving a collision with a deer at 35-40 mph with minimal damage. However, this experience was not enough to redeem the vehicle's overall poor performance. I have since purchased a new vehicle, a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, which I hope will provide a better driving experience. So far, it has been satisfactory, but only time will tell if it will prove to be a reliable and trustworthy vehicle.

This vehicle is all garbage. No value left after awhile. Spent to much on this pre-owned vehicle. Very hard to trade in. Many other people on here claiming the same thing bad reputation vehicle.

One of the worst vehicles you can buy. Most likely you will have to replace the transmission, or possibly the engine after the warranty is up. These vehicles don't last very long. They have no reliability, and quality. Forgot your resale value, it's gone. Overall ratings are pathetic!!

That's what this vehicle is, junkyard suvs. Very bad resale value, and there reputation. It's not a good suv choice. Costly repairs, transmission plus the engine.

Just a plan old junker. It was a hard vehicle to trade in. Seemed like nobody wanted it. Been to a few places and the offers were terrible. Lesson learned, stay away from these cheap vehicles.

I, couldn't recommend this suv to anyone. It was the worst ever experience renting this vehicle. Talk about a sour ride, this is it. No luxury, no quality of any kind. Overpriced and it's not worth it. To many negatives vs positive. Just a bad reputation suv