2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
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Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  427%
• 25k–50k
  533%
• 50k–75k
  320%
• 75k–100k
  213%
• 100k–150k
  17%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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.

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that after he disengaged the parking brake, a burning odor was detected while driving. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the wheels were hot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear calipers were corroded and rubbing against the brakes. The mechanic informed the contact that the rear calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that upon manually activating the parking brake, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was taken to Jack's Independent Service Inc, where it was diagnosed and determined that the parking brake operating shafts were corroded. The dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V741000 (Parking Brake); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

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

The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V741000 (Parking Brake) and 20V403000 (Seat Belts) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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?

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. On two occasions, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel and brakes locked up without warning. The service engine warning indicator illuminated. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail and damaged the bumper. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. On another occasion, while driving, the engine locked up and the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle rolled backwards into a telephone pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to skyland auto group (255 smokey park highway, asheville, nc 28806 [phone]), but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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 [phone] (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.

Related recalls

Brake complaints in other Outlander years