Mitsubishi Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 821 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 4 Mitsubishi models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Mitsubishi Outlander (295).
Mitsubishi models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 295 | — | 23.3% | 2015 and 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 291 | — | 33.4% | 2015, 2016 and 2014 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 137 | — | 29.9% | 2009, 2010 and 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 98 | — | 40.8% | 2008 and 2010 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mitsubishi have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 821 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 4 Mitsubishi models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Mitsubishi Outlander (295).
Which Mitsubishi models have the most transmission complaints?
the Mitsubishi Outlander (295), the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (291) and the Mitsubishi Lancer (137), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration