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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JA4AZ3A34GZ022281 · Checked Sep 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JA4AZ3A34GZ•••••• 2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

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138on the model
55builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Exterior Lighting 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Oct 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure…
Exterior Lighting Oct 2019
Since we've owned this vehicle, we have had nothing but issues with the lights. At night, you can hardly see. When I addressed with service, I was told that this was a known issue and to resolve, I would need to buy the newer model. The headlights have been replaced by my…
Electrical System Jan 2019
When driving the heater will shut off as the engine looses power and then start back up and the power will pick back up. It is not due to having the heat feature on auto I do not use that feature

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JA4AZ3A34GZ022281 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.