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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

Owners filed 3 complaints about the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with NHTSA between May 2026 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is back over prevention (2).

Complaints
3
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Back over prevention2
  2. Service brakes, hydraulic1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Back over prevention

2 reports
“The contact owns a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera failed to function properly when direct sunlight struck the camera, and nighttime visibility was extremely poor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was confirmed. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was a known issue and that the rearview camera was defective. The contact stated that the failure was a factory defect. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure via a mailed letter. The failure mileage was approximately 100.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Back over preventionODI 11770822

Service brakes, hydraulic

1 report1 crash
“The contact owns a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the contact noticed another vehicle coming from the opposite direction. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into a pole. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained open wounds on both knees and a collarbone injury and chest injuries. No medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The fire department arrived at the scene and examined the contact. The police were called but did not arrive. No police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 950.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 9, 2026Service brakes, hydraulicCrash reportedODI 11742951
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.