Brake complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 7% | 25,000 miles |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2019 | 9 | 31% | 7,000 miles |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% | 15,000 miles |
| 2017 | 12 | 24% | 32,000 miles |
| 2016 | 22 | 15% | 42,000 miles |
| 2015 | 5 | 9% | 22,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% | 68,000 miles |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% | 70,000 miles |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% | 137,000 miles |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% | 30,000 miles |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% | 88,000 miles |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% | 35,000 miles |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% | 99,000 miles |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% | 53,000 miles |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% | 120,000 miles |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% | 143,000 miles |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% | 0 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I was driving my vehicle, the roads were snowy so was traveling slowly. I attempted to slow down a little more, when I pushed on the brake there was absolutely no response, usually you can feel and even hear the brakes (abs) functioning, there was nothing. I also tried to steer, again, no response, the vehicle continued straight, we went into a ditch and rolled on our side. I tried to put down a window but all dash lights, etc were off and car was not running. I pushed the "start button" dash lights came on, could roll down windows, etc... and the car even starts and runs now. It seems as though there was no "control" of any kind, we were going slow and I even had time to tell my passenger, "be prepared, hold on"...
"Mi Outlander 2024 tiene falla de frenos desde 8/1/26. Est en [redacted] Mitsubishi Thornton. El dealer neg garant a. Hoy 8/4/26 llam a Mitsubishi 3 veces a las 7am, 8am y 8:20am pidiendo espa ol por ser falla de seguridad. Me negaron espa ol y me colgaron 2 veces. La tercera vez me dejaron 15 minutos en espera sin contestar. Pido n mero de caso, gr a pagada a [redacted] que est m s cerca de mi casa, y contacto del Gerente de Zona. Esto es discriminaci n de idioma en defecto de seguridad."
We (driver and passenger) were pulling into a parking lot and going very slowly about to stop and get out of car. Suddenly and unexpectedly the car accelerated out of control and at an abnormal speed. the air bags deployed, smoke filled the cabin. After the police arrived and the car was towed, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company took title to the car. We were lucky to survive because the car ran into a cement wall from the sudden acceleration and went up into the trees and then backed down and hit the ground. There was a police report and the car was inspected by a manufacturer's representative. Earlier in the day there was a warning on the dashboard that said the vehicle needed maintenance. The "black box" of the car was analyzed by Bosche Co. But, we would like an independent agency to review the black box of the car and get an explanation as to why this possibly happened to us. …
The vehicle failed to stop. Emergency Braking failed and I was unable to manually depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle electronics have intermittently have failed, turning everything off in the vehicle including the instrument panel at different times.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 15-20 MPH on a steep incline, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and felt firm. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact's wife engaged the electronic parking brake but the vehicle continued rolling onto a two-lane highway. The contact's wife turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact's wife then veered to the side of the road. The contact 's wife was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance chime would engage and the message "Crash Detection" would display erroneously while driving. …
The contact owned a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle wobbled and failed to respond. The contact stated that upon forcefully depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle responded as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure mostly occurred while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the braking system needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the repair was not covered under the two-year warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond intermittently while attempting to drive from a complete stop on the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. …
My parking brake locked up by itself. Took 4 trips to the mechanic to find out the module or switch is bad. It's 400 dollars just for the part. My drivers widow stopped going up thr tract stuck and bent it thsts 200 bucks. I have a 2019 outlander theses problem was at 40k miles. Need some recalls.
Transmission not working properly. It said overheating and then stopped driving suddenly whil driving. Very unsafe. Also issue with parking break that just stopped working. This car seems to be a lemon. Not sure why this is happening.
Related recalls (3)
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 assembly process.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
Parking brake
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary.
Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Mitsubishi is recalling 39,711 my 2008-2009 outlander and lacer vehicles. Incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve May cause the check valve to stick closed when the engine is shut off.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake booster check valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners May contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mitsubishi Outlander years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2016 (22), 2022 (16), 2017 (12), 2019 (9) and 2007 (8) model years. Brake complaints make up 15% of all complaints for the 2016.
Is there a recall for Mitsubishi Outlander brake problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 20V-741 (parking brake, Nov 30, 2020); 18V-070 (parking brake, Jan 26, 2018); 09V-077 (check valve, Mar 10, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Mitsubishi Outlander brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles; 60% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (5 mentions), followed by the foundation components › disc › caliper (2).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.