Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
A decent choice for budget-conscious buyers needing three-row seating; consider alternatives with better reliability.
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Pros
- Standard third-row seating
- Good warranty coverage
- Affordable price
Cons
- CVT reliability concerns
- Lackluster interior quality
- Underpowered engine
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- CVT transmission problems
- Noisy cabin
- A/C blower motor issues
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Active recalls (8)
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has 8 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut (campaign 26V252000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Buckle Assembly — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when…
- Parking Brake — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembl…
- Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illino…
- Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spri…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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