2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT
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- Photo: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES AWC in Cool Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-05-11 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, front left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER THIRD GENERATION WINDSHIELD MANUFACTURED BY AGC AUTOMOTIVE by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TCFD BTQ-6190 left side on Dazhi Street 20230908a by 玄史生, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, rear left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT is a 224-hp 3.0-liter with a 6-speed automatic w/paddle shifters. It starts at $30,995 MSRP.
It makes 224 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 215 lb-ft of torque at 3750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
The Outlander measures 184.8 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,593 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,995 ($41,972 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,890 ($43,184 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 224 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 215 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Control (AWC) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic w/Paddle Shifters |
| 1st Gear | 4.2 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.4 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.58 |
| 4th Gear | 1.16 |
| 5th Gear | 0.85 |
| 6th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 3.46 |
| Final Drive | 3.36 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7 in |
| Tires Front | P225/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P225/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,593 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
8 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 20, 2026 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
NHTSA campaign 26V252000
Aug 7, 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
NHTSA campaign 25V507000
Nov 30, 2020 · 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. 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. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.
NHTSA campaign 20V741000
Jul 13, 2020 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA campaign 20V403000
Jan 26, 2018 · 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 18V070000
Sep 29, 2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
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.
NHTSA campaign 17V609000
Apr 6, 2017 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
NHTSA campaign 17V233000
Jul 28, 2016 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
NHTSA campaign 16V563000
171 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER
Owner Complaints
171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 71 |
| Engine | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Structure | 14 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.