general problems of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

13 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander based on all problems reported for the 2016 Outlander.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2024

The emergency brake suddenly failed to function. Applied the brake but there was no tension on the lever & no brake function occuring. I understand there was a VIN specific recall on this vehicle and just wondering how my vehicle that falls under the year, make & model does not qualify for the recall but is suffering from the same exact issue?.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2024

The parking brake is sticking when the vehicle is in motion, and it fails to keep the vehicle stationary when engaged. The car cannot operate correctly with the emergency brake engaged. Also it’s not safe since the car cannot be secured. There is an open recall for this issue however my VIN isn’t included but the issue is the same. This has been occurring for a few months, we just were able to figure out the issue last night and then I found the recall.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2024

The parking brake is sticking when the vehicle is in motion, and it may fails to keep the vehicle stationary when engaged. It has been occurring for a few months. There is a current recall for this issue but my VIN is not included even though it’s the same issue.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2023

On the Outlanders speed control sensor on the back hubs the lil ears that hold the sensor in place have broken off both sides of my car there's is no way to replace them makeing my car shift different drive funny and it's just about made me wreck a few times and cause when they pop out the car downshift and the engine reves at 9000 rpm and now I have a tick in my engine but I have had to try and glueing the sensors back into place this is a big problem with the Outlander I have plus the roads in wv are not the greast potholes are everywhere and when you hit one they pop out of place very ease.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and merging off the highway and entering the cloverleaf, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to coast off the roadway. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was an abnormal rumbling sound heard. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The tow truck mechanic informed the contact that the screws to the calipers were missing. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that unknown repairs were completed in 2018; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear brakes grabbed and would not disengage when the brake pedal was released. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v741000 (parking brake). The recall repair was serviced however, the failure still occurred. The vehicle was diagnosed with the brake pads and rotors needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

Recall notice on 1/1/2021 on rear brake operating shaft. Inquired several times over past few months. Still the problem has not been taken care of, answer haven't gotten the parts. This is in my recall. �if the parking break does not operate properly, it could lead to a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash. �.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 35 mph, the check engine, abs, and temperature warning indicators illuminated. While depressing the brake pedal to slow the down, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a cement barrier. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v609000 (electrical system). The contact called don jackson Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram at (770) 969-7259 (located at 3950 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291) and was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2018

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brakes made a loud sound whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the rear rotors needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that two years later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the rotors and the brakes needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to a local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 26,907.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi out lander. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the brake pedal handle was levered but failed to stick. The contact mentioned that there was a clicking noise coming from the brake pedal handle. In addition, the windshield wipers was hesitant and failed to operate in timely manner. The contact also stated that there was water leaking from the windshield wipers. The vehicle was not taken to dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v103000 (visibility) and 18v070000 (parking brake). The approximate failure mileage was 41,892. Ak.

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2017

When braking the car shakes and has since I bought it in 2017. The car will pull all over the road.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2016

Respectfully, we bought our brand new 2016 Outlander from the dealership this may. My wife rear ended a car less than a month later on the highway. She said the car didn¿t stop when she hit the brakes and that the brakes don¿t work. The car was repaired by geico for $20k damage paid and she said she wasn¿t driving it anymore. She had multiple injuries from the airbags and saw the doctor. After repairs, we ended up switching cars and the Outlander became my car and I noticed that it seemed very heavy like it was surging forward and resisted stopping. Two months later I changed the oil on the other car, so I asked her to take the Outlander just for the day. She didn¿t want to drive it, but I said just be very careful. She had a second accident that day on the highway causing $10k damages for repair and the air bags never deployed this time and her head, chest and knees hit hard against the steering wheel and dashboard and her back snapped and she is seeing a chiropractor now for the pain. She is a good driver and has never hit anyone from behind and now has done so two times in two months? again she told me the car didn¿t stop when she stepped on the brakes. Last week we received a factory recall notice in the mail for the accelerator. I took the car in this Saturday as soon as possible to have it repaired. When I drove the car after the repair and applied the brakes now in comparison to before it stops very well and is totally different. I believe Mitsubishi¿s defective acceleration system is the cause of my wife's injuries to her head, back and knees. This accident is not my wife¿s fault at all. I am sure that this defect in the accelerator system was the cause of the accidents and I am asking the NHTSA to please rectify this with Mitsubishi for us to find cause to be placed on Mitsubishi's faulty vehicle not us. Thomas a. Nervina 727-687-7816.

13 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2016

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. While making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. In addition, an abnormal noise was heard without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.


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