2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 184.80 in length and 66.10 in height. Made in Japan, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 30,995 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. It’s seating 7 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.80 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V and uses 24 of gasoline in the city and 24 on highways.

Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Outlander
Trims Available: 6
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: CVT
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $30,995 USD
MPG: 20 City / 27 HWY
Tires: P225/55R18
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Mitsubishi Outlander 2016 Trims

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE AWD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 24 City / 29 HWY

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 25 City / 31 HWY

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 25 City / 31 HWY

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 25 City / 31 HWY

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 24 City / 29 HWY

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S-AWC

Engine: 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 20 City / 27 HWY

Vin Numbers

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  • JA4JZ4AX5GZ002386
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  • JA4JZ4AX8GZ022261
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  • JA4JZ4AX5GZ035288
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  • JA4JZ4AX9GZ013357
  • JA4JZ4AX0GZ033951

Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V403000 started on /Date(1594612800000-0400)/.

Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

Consequence: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.

Recall 20V741000 started on /Date(1606712400000-0500)/.

Summary: 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. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Consequence: If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed January 25, 2021. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.

Recall 16V563000 started on /Date(1469678400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Recall 17V233000 started on /Date(1491451200000-0400)/.

Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.

Consequence: If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.

Recall 17V609000 started on /Date(1506657600000-0400)/.

Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

Consequence: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.

Recall 18V070000 started on /Date(1516942800000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.

FAQ

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

If you consider used 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 24 miles, which is higher then 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander.

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is AWD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

There are 6 recalls recorded in our database for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is its excellent fuel economy. 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 24/29 mpg city/highway.

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1
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$22,995 - $30,995
24 City / 29 HWY
6 Trims
7
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

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