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The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is associated with 232 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 9 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 90 reports (39% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 28 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 232 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 9 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (90 / 39%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 6 crash / 2 fire / 4 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–28 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Outlander Sport 2WD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Outlander Sport 4WD 2L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 24 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Outlander Sport 2WD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 23 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Outlander Sport 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Outlander Sport 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 22 MPG 26 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 19.1%
SUV AWD 16.900000000000002%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Summary of 232 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
232
Crash Reports
6
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
4
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 90 complaints
Engine 8 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 8 complaints
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 8 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 7 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems & component breakdown (64 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V144000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
NHTSA Campaign #20V279000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
NHTSA Campaign #18V103000 Active Recall
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is associated with 9 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

NHTSA records list 232 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 90 filings (39% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport range from 24 to 28 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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