Hi this is Dusty, I'm one of the auto experts on RepairPal's Car Genius team!
Hey there! Sounds like your Outlander is giving you a bit of trouble.
When you've experienced the issues you mentioned, it's usually a sign that there's not a complete loss of power, which is good.
Sounds like you maybe your battery has a bad cell, is weak or dying which can cause these kinds of symptoms.
Typically, but not always, there'll be some warning signs like; the vehicle slowly starting or seems to really struggle to start.
While usually a major inconvenience, batteries do go bad, and your locale will have an effect on its lifespan.
If you noticed any dimming of lights or poor performance it could be an indication of a charging issue, which would also influence battery life.
A competent, qualified professional would perform a battery test, and a charging system test (usually after confirming the condition of the battery) to ensure that things are operating as intended.
Since this just started happening yesterday, it'll likely be something simple like the battery that can be fixed relatively quickly, and easily.
If you're not comfortable checking these things yourself, it might be a good idea to take it to a reputable repair facility, they'll have the tools and expertise to diagnose and fix the problem for you.
Hope this helps, and fingers crossed it's nothing too serious!
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