Mitsubishi recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2016
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V233000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 25, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 35,674
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 11, 2015 to Mar 14, 2016
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- SR-17-002
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi recall: Back over prevention Aug 25, 2026
- Mitsubishi recall: Structure Apr 20, 2026
- Mitsubishi recall: Structure Aug 7, 2025
- Mitsubishi recall: Back over prevention Jun 2, 2025
- Mitsubishi recall: Back over prevention Jun 6, 2023
- Mitsubishi recall: Back over prevention Jul 8, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.