2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport · symptom sheet
Transmission hesitates when accelerating
- 35owner reports
- 51,021median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Mar 4, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
35 of the 59 reports of transmission shudder on the 2015 Outlander Sport describe hesitation when accelerating.
Part of Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (59 reports)
Tick what matches of 35 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (17 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the transmission and drivetrain cover the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 25, 2014, through November 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). During assembly, a clamp for a CVT hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-16-005.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 7,800 and 86,429 miles, from the 26 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Hesitation when accelerating. Has stalled while driving. Has come to a complete stop when put in reverse.”
Filed Mar 4, 2026
“The car started using more fuel, hesitatingly, slipping gears wouldnât go in gear, died while driving.”
Filed Apr 2, 2024
“Hesitation when pressing the accelerator. This is a recall that affects 2015-2016 Outlander Sports but according to my vin it isn't needed on this car. I regularly will slow to make a turn or to a stop light and when i try to go it can take 0.5-5.5 seconds before the car will actually move. This has led to a dozen times where i have almost been in an accident because of it.”
Filed Oct 17, 2023
“Won't shift gears, hesitates while driving, won't drive after stopping. Check engine light and transmission service warning light is on.”
Filed Nov 15, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 35 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
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