Power Train Problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander owners have reported 305 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (247 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

The Power Train problem

The vehicle has exhibited recurring ignition-system and powertrain malfunctions involving repeated ignition-coil failures, engine misfires, and catalyst-system efficiency faults. These issues cause intermittent loss of power, hesitation during acceleration, and unstable engine performance.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, a warning message displayed reading "transmission failure reduced power', prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

The car started shaking profusely while driving. I pulled over and it was loud. I turned off the car and everything seemed normal. I started driving and after about 100yards it started shaking and wouldn't accelerate. I was on access road driving. It came all of a sudden.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the check engine and the asc warning light were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to exceed 10 mph.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

On the freeway transmission failure service light came on and the cars acceleration geared, had to immediately pull over on the side of the freeway, restarted the car with emergency lights to get out of the freeway. Vehicle would not accelerate much and the rpm was switching fast up and down.   Read details...




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