Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2016: Door Opens While Driving Risk
Mitsubishi recalls 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles with door latches that may not secure in high heat, risking door opening while driving. Owners must contact MMNA for free latch replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles because door latches can fail in high temperatures, potentially causing doors to open while driving. This could increase injury risk during vehicle operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227283-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-door-opens-while-driving-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227283-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-door-opens-while-driving-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V233000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2016: Door Opens While Driving Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227283-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-door-opens-while-driving-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V233000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V233000).
Why it’s dangerous
The door latch mechanism may not hold securely in high temperatures, allowing doors to open while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to injury if a door opens unexpectedly while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the door opens while moving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles. The recall began August 25, 2017, and affects specific models with latch issues in high heat.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA
Call 1-888-648-7820 to schedule free door latch replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V233000 (June 4, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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