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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 12, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

58
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I was coming to a stop from 40 mph and CLUNK!!! The cross member on my suspension is rusted so severely that the wheel and steering column are in danger of being ripped apart. The car has 104,927 miles on it and is well cared for. Mitsubishi has recalls on this cross member part for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander and other years in states that use salt on the roads. I feel this part is defective and I should have a recall that gets my car repaired. I believe my driving conditions mimic northern salted roadway conditions. I lived in upstate NY for 39 years. I now live in Florida and drive directly on the beach sand in New Smyrna Beach. I tow a boat in and out of salt water. My car is sprayed off with my boat and trailer after every trip. I know how to fight salt. The cross member is defective. My car is a V6 and fits the parameters of the recall perfectly except I'm not living in the North. My car engine is in perfect running condition. My car is too dangerous to drive because of the faulty cross member. I am lucky I had enough sense to take it to a local garage or I could have literally been killed trying to make it 25 miles to my dealership. I was going 40 mph and coming up to a red light I put my foot on the brake and CLUNK!! IT WAS SCARY SCARY!!! I drove directly to my local garage. They examined it on the 10th. They called my husband and I and said you need to see this damage. IT IS BAD! The cross member is rusted on the driver's side of the car and is a hairs breath away from complete failure. The passenger side is fine.

NHTSA ID 11717603 · filed Feb 12, 2026

Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC that the recall on the wipers did not cover the faulty ETACS, "which is a common repair on 06-11 Mitsubishis." He was more than happy to give me a quote for more than $1,000 to replace the defective ETACS. We've replaced coil springs that snapped in two as I pulled out from my driveway with my children in tow - NOT covered by the recall because the mileage on the vehicle was 3,800 miles OVER Mitsubishi's pre-set mileage limit. I have had numerous problems out of the vehicle: coil springs snapped in two, ETACS failure, (still) non-functioning windshield wipers, corroded/rotted exhaust that cost nearly $1,000 to repair - not REPLACE but to REPAIR -, electrical failures related to headlights/interior lights/Bluetooth/cruise control, and severe cross member corrosion. I have reached out to Mitsubishi Motors several times since purchasing the vehicle, and other than speaking to extremely rude representatives three times by phone, no one has ever responded to me about my concerns. Most concerning right now: The anti-corrosion that was applied by the Mitsubishi dealership should have been a complete replacement of the front and back subframes, as BOTH are completely ROTTEN and CRUMBLING from rust! My daughter had been driving this vehicle with her baby in tow until recently! It is completely unacceptable that Mitsubishi Motors has not been held accountable and forced to fix these issues!

NHTSA ID 11714835 · filed Feb 1, 2026
All 58 reports naming suspension

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

22
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC that the recall on the wipers did not cover the faulty ETACS, "which is a common repair on 06-11 Mitsubishis." He was more than happy to give me a quote for more than $1,000 to replace the defective ETACS. We've replaced coil springs that snapped in two as I pulled out from my driveway with my children in tow - NOT covered by the recall because the mileage on the vehicle was 3,800 miles OVER Mitsubishi's pre-set mileage limit. I have had numerous problems out of the vehicle: coil springs snapped in two, ETACS failure, (still) non-functioning windshield wipers, corroded/rotted exhaust that cost nearly $1,000 to repair - not REPLACE but to REPAIR -, electrical failures related to headlights/interior lights/Bluetooth/cruise control, and severe cross member corrosion. I have reached out to Mitsubishi Motors several times since purchasing the vehicle, and other than speaking to extremely rude representatives three times by phone, no one has ever responded to me about my concerns. Most concerning right now: The anti-corrosion that was applied by the Mitsubishi dealership should have been a complete replacement of the front and back subframes, as BOTH are completely ROTTEN and CRUMBLING from rust! My daughter had been driving this vehicle with her baby in tow until recently! It is completely unacceptable that Mitsubishi Motors has not been held accountable and forced to fix these issues!

NHTSA ID 11714835 · filed Feb 1, 2026

Front windshield wiper motor went out and wipers no longer work

NHTSA ID 11645720 · filed Mar 1, 2025
All 22 reports naming visibility

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

16
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and attempting to make a left turn, the cross member attached to the control arm failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent center to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V279000 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 205,000.

NHTSA ID 11656030 · filed Apr 22, 2025

On approximately the 12th of May 2023 i was driving home, and while i was driving the TieRod from the passenger side came loose and caused me to lose control and this was due to the crossmember being rusty as per the recall, description.

NHTSA ID 11655734 · filed Apr 21, 2025
All 16 reports naming body & structure

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC that the recall on the wipers did not cover the faulty ETACS, "which is a common repair on 06-11 Mitsubishis." He was more than happy to give me a quote for more than $1,000 to replace the defective ETACS. We've replaced coil springs that snapped in two as I pulled out from my driveway with my children in tow - NOT covered by the recall because the mileage on the vehicle was 3,800 miles OVER Mitsubishi's pre-set mileage limit. I have had numerous problems out of the vehicle: coil springs snapped in two, ETACS failure, (still) non-functioning windshield wipers, corroded/rotted exhaust that cost nearly $1,000 to repair - not REPLACE but to REPAIR -, electrical failures related to headlights/interior lights/Bluetooth/cruise control, and severe cross member corrosion. I have reached out to Mitsubishi Motors several times since purchasing the vehicle, and other than speaking to extremely rude representatives three times by phone, no one has ever responded to me about my concerns. Most concerning right now: The anti-corrosion that was applied by the Mitsubishi dealership should have been a complete replacement of the front and back subframes, as BOTH are completely ROTTEN and CRUMBLING from rust! My daughter had been driving this vehicle with her baby in tow until recently! It is completely unacceptable that Mitsubishi Motors has not been held accountable and forced to fix these issues!

NHTSA ID 11714835 · filed Feb 1, 2026

THE DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WELL ENOUGH TO KEPT WINDOW CLEAR FOR DRIVING. THE ANTI SKID ELECTRONICS KEEPS LOCKING OUT THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WILL NOT SHIFT ABOVE 3 RD GEAR. CAUSING A DRIVE SPEED LIMIT BELOW THE REQUIRED HIGHWAY MINIMUM. HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHARGED ME TO FIX IT BUT THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING.

NHTSA ID 11182647 · filed Feb 26, 2019
All 14 reports naming electrical

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I have been having problems with the wheel turning towards the left. Once I went to Firestone and got tires I was told the my suspension is very loose. It is getting more hard to control the steering.

NHTSA ID 11498117 · filed Dec 19, 2022

Our 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has several rotted out holes the size of half dollar coins in our crossmember which is connected to the control arms and it is making a loud banging sound when we hit any bumps.

NHTSA ID 11431020 · filed Aug 30, 2021
All 11 reports naming steering

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact's son-in-law owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle had been gifted to her grandson by his father, however when the vehicle was being inspected the contact noticed that the rear tail lights had not illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V564000 (Exterior Lighting), however the vehicle was not part of the VIN selection. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

NHTSA ID 11635246 · filed Jan 10, 2025

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER LS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A COUNTRY ROAD. THE HIGH BEAMS WORKED FINE. I HAD TO LEAVE THEM ON WHEN I WAS CROSSING OTHER CARS, WHICH CAUSED THE OTHER DRIVERS TO FURIOUSLY FLASH THEIR HIGH BEAMS ON AND OFF AT ME. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY! TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALER WHO FIRST CHECKED THE FUSES, THEN TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NEXT TO THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH DID NOT HELP. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD NOT CHARGE ME FOR THE SWITCH SINCE IT DID NOT DO THE TRICK. ON A THURSDAY MORNING, I WAS ASKED TO LEAVE THE CAR WITH THEM FOR AT LEAST ONE DAY, POSSIBLY TWO SO THAT THEY COULD DO AN "IN-DEPTH" INVESTIGATION AND CHECK IF IT WAS A WIRING PROBLEM. I HAD TO RENT A CAR TO HAVE TRANSPORTATION. ON FRIDAY AT 5 PM, I RECEIVED A CALL THAT THEY FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE PROBLEM AND IT HAD TO DO WITH A "SMART FUSE BOX" OR "ETACS", THAT IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE PART AND THEY DID NOT HAVE IT IN STOCK, SO I WOULD NOT GET MY CAR BACK UNTIL WEDNESDAY OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK! I ASKED HOW MUCH THE REPAIR WOULD COST AND WAS QUOTED $1,300! I SAID GIVE ME THE CAR BACK TONIGHT AND I'LL COME BACK WHEN THE PART COMES IN. WAS TOLD IT WOULD THEN COST EVEN MORE IN LABOR, BECAUSE IT WAS TAKEN APART AND WOULD NEED TO BE PUT BACK TOGETHER, THEN "OPENED UP" AGAIN! SO NOW I AM PAYING FOR THIS EXORBITANT REPAIR PLUS SEVERAL MORE DAYS FOR THE RENTAL. I SEE THAT MODELS 2009 AND UP HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, AND AM OUTRAGED THAT THESE TECHNICIANS DID NOT FIGURE THIS OUT IMMEDIATELY, SINCE THEY HAVE DEALT WITH THE PROBLEM BEFORE. I FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT IT SHOULD BE A RECALL MATTER AS WELL FOR THE 2007 MODELS. MY CAR ONLY HAS 75,000 MILES OR SO ON IT AND I WAS HOPING TO DRIVE IT FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER YEAR OR TWO. I WILL UPLOAD THE BILL WHEN I GET THE CAR BACK TOMORROW.

NHTSA ID 11039152 · filed Oct 24, 2017
All 9 reports naming exterior lighting

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

ON MY 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLS ALL OF AT FLUID POURED OUT ON THE GROUND IN MY PARKING (ENTERING COMMUNITY PARKING) AND COMMUNITY DRIVE WAY AND CAN NOT NOT MOVE THE CAR,NO DRIVE AT ALL.THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. I TOOK PICTURE OF UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND SHOWS THE OIL DISCHARGE FROM TRANSFER CASE. I HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND IT IS TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY OIL SEAL OUT OF POSITION. LOOKING AT THE RECALLS FOR MY CAR I'VE COME ACROSS THIS RECALL BY MITSUBISHI: RECALL NUMBER:14V365000. RECALL DATE:06/25/2014 REPLACEMENT TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY. I CALLED BOTH MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820 AND MITSUBISHI DEALER PAUL BLANCO IN SACRAMENTO AT 916-485-2277 AND BOTH OF THEN EITHER PRETEND TO BE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM OR DID NOT HONOR THEIR COMMITMENTS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY AND RECTIFY THE FAULT/PROBLEM. APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND PATIENCE WITH ME. AWAITING YOUR KIND AND TIMELY RESPONSE. PS:HAVE MORE PICTURES BUT SOMEHOW I COULDN'T DOWNLOAD MORE![XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM

NHTSA ID 11242328 · filed Aug 7, 2019

THE DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WELL ENOUGH TO KEPT WINDOW CLEAR FOR DRIVING. THE ANTI SKID ELECTRONICS KEEPS LOCKING OUT THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WILL NOT SHIFT ABOVE 3 RD GEAR. CAUSING A DRIVE SPEED LIMIT BELOW THE REQUIRED HIGHWAY MINIMUM. HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHARGED ME TO FIX IT BUT THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING.

NHTSA ID 11182647 · filed Feb 26, 2019
All 8 reports naming powertrain (other)

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side A-arm separated from the vehicle and the vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the contact's body to slam against the steering wheel. The contact sustained back pains and received medical assistance. Upon towing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the entire subframe was severally corroded. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the subframe was replaced. However, the dealer did not replace other corroded components. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle began to leak fluids after the repair was completed. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed but went to the floorboard and failed to respond. The contact engaged the electronic parking brake but it failed to respond. The contact then purposely crashed the passenger's side of the vehicle into the guard rail in order to stop the vehicle. The driver's air bag exploded, propelling burning chemicals that burned the contact's left arm. The contact did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

NHTSA ID 11507708 · filed Feb 16, 2023

THE YOKE THAT IS PART OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS UP THE FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY RUSTED THROUGH AND DOES NOT SUPPORT THE STEERING ASSEMBLY THE WAY IT SHOULD. THE CAR IS ONLY 7-1/2 YEARS OLD AND THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. THERE WERE ONLY TWO REPLACEMENTS TO BE FOUND IN THE COUNTRY. ONE WAS A USED ONE FROM THE"SOUTH" SOMEWHERE, AND THE SECOND A NEW ONE FROM A MITSUBISHI WAREHOUSE IN CALIFORNIA. THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR IS ABOUT $1400. THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM WAS NO HELP. IT SEEMS THAT SINCE THERE ARE VERY FEW REPLACEMENT PARTS IN THE U.S. THIS MAY BE A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM FOR THESE VEHICLE. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS USED ON SEVERAL MODEL YEARS OF THIS VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10713475 · filed Apr 28, 2015
All 8 reports naming brakes

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

On approximately the 12th of May 2023 i was driving home, and while i was driving the TieRod from the passenger side came loose and caused me to lose control and this was due to the crossmember being rusty as per the recall, description.

NHTSA ID 11655734 · filed Apr 21, 2025

THE CAR HAS ON THE PROBLEM LIGHT WITH AIR BAGS

NHTSA ID 11171336 · filed Jan 22, 2019
All 8 reports naming airbags

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHEN PUTTING ON MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT I HEARD THIS STRANGE GRINDING NOISE FROM MY SEAT BELT. IT DID NOT SEEM TO KEEP ME SECURE IN THE SEAT. WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE I MOVED FORWARD IT DID NOT LOCK LIKE IT SHOULD TO KEEP YOU IN YOUR SEAT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED I NEEDED A NEW ONE. WHICH WILL RUN $491.00. MY CAR ONLY HAS 36230 MILES ON IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN. I CANNOT DRIVE A CAR WITHOUT FULLY FUNCTIONING SEAT BELTS SO I AM FORCED TO PAY THE COST. I THINK THE COMPANY SHOULD REPLACE IT SINCE THERE ARE SO FEW MILES ON THE CAR. *TR

NHTSA ID 10586260 · filed May 2, 2014

SEAT BELT RECEIVER IS MALFUNCTIONING, VERY HARD TO GET DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS TO LATCH. AND THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW TIMES NOW I THOUGHT THEY WHERE LATCHED THAT THEY HAVE COME UNDONE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

NHTSA ID 10569438 · filed Mar 14, 2014

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID 10926199 · filed Nov 15, 2016

MY MITSIBISHI SUV OUTLANDER LS 2007 HAD FAILED TO STOP ABOUT BETWEEN 20-30 FT. FROM THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP IN A SUDDEN MOVE, THE ANTI-SKID AND ANTI-LOCK PLUS ABS SYSTEM FAILED. I HIT THE OTHER VEHICLES REAR BUMPER AND MY SUV BUMPER GOT HIT AND WITHIN FEW SECONDS THE WHOLE SUV CAUGHT IN FIRE AND BURNT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO COLLECT MY ITEMS FROM THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR. THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH AN ENGINE DESIGN ALSO. I NEED NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE AND PUSH MITSIBISHI TO INVESTIGATE TO SAVE OTHER PEOPLE'S LIFE AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID 10224155 · filed Apr 10, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

On approximately the 12th of May 2023 i was driving home, and while i was driving the TieRod from the passenger side came loose and caused me to lose control and this was due to the crossmember being rusty as per the recall, description.

NHTSA ID 11655734 · filed Apr 21, 2025

MITSUBISHI HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLES FRONT COIL SPRINGS TO 120,000 MILES OR 9 YEARS (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST). MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS WENT BAD AT 120,500 AND MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIR TO THEIR DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, ACCORDING TO MITSUBISHI HAVE A "POTENTIAL" TO "CORRODE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ANTI-FREEZING AGENTS (SUCH AS CALCIUM CHLORIDE) USED IN COLD WEATHER AREAS TO CLEAR ICE AND SNOW FROM ROADWAYS". I DO LIVE IN OHIO AND WE HAVE A LOT OF SNOW HERE, BUT UPON SEARCHING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY OTHERS WHO DO NOT LIVE OR TRAVEL TO AREAS WHERE ROADS NEED TO BE SALTED (E.G. TEXAS, FLORIDA) HAVE ALSO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, IF ALTERNATIVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS DO NOT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CORRODE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, SHOULD MITSUBISHI NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMERS WITH THESE SATISFACTORY PARTS REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE? IT SEEMS TO BE UNIVERSAL AND IT IS MY BELIEF THAT MITSUBISHI PUT OUT A VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE PART THAT THEY ARE NOW REFUSING TO RECALL. THEIR NEGLIGENCE IN THIS MATTER IS NOT FAIR TO CONSUMERS WHO PAY FOR QUALITY VEHICLES WITH QUALITY PARTS.

NHTSA ID 10661697 · filed Nov 25, 2014

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I HAVE REACHED OUT TO YOU FOR ASSISTANCE AS YOU CAN SEE FROM MY LAST EMAIL DATE OCTOBER 26, 2010. NEEDLESS TO SAY MY ISSUES HAVE STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED AND I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TO A HIGHER LEVEL UNTIL ALL OF MY CONCERNS AND ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE ARE FULLY HANDLED. I PURCHASED MY 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND PURCHASED IT AFTER READING SEVERAL EXCELLENT REVIEWS , RESEARCHING THE CAR AND KNOWING IT CAME WITH A WARRANTY FOR 5 YEARS/100,000 MILES. THIS WAS ONE OF THE KEY SELLING POINTS THAT INTRIGUED ME AND I WAS TOLD ANY AND EVERYTHING THAT SHOULD OR WOULD GO WRONG WITH THE CAR WOULD BE COVERED DURING THAT PERIOD, NO QUESTIONS OR HASSLES. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE AND HASSLE AND I VERY DISAPPOINTED IN MITSUBISHI AND FRANKLY I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND OR BUY ANOTHER MITSUBISHI AFTER THE POOR CONTINUED SERVICE I CONTINUE TO RECEIVE. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR EVERY SINGLE MAINTENANCE AND TAKE VERY GOOD CAR OF IT. MY WINDOW SEAL WAS NOT SEALED PROPERLY, DRIVER'S SEAT BEGAN SQUEAKING AND MOVING BACK AND FORTH AND THE COVERS IN THE BACK SEAT AND TRUNK CAME OFF IN JANUARY 2010 AND I BROUGHT MY CAR IN , 1/14/10 AND BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION IN OXNARD. THEY ADVISED THEY FIXED THE ISSUE AND TIGHTENED THE BOLTS UNDER THE SEAT. THE COVERS THEY SNAPPED ON SO HARD THE CAME OFF AND WERE BROKE, THE OTHERS THEY GLUED? THE SEAL ON THE WINDOW CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE. WEEKS LATER THE SEAT WAS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN AND I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN: 03/30/10, 04/12/10, 05/12/10, 05/24/10, 09/30/10, 11/4/10 AND 12/2/10 ALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SEAT AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. I HOPE YOU CAN SEE AND UNDERSTAND NOW WHY I'M SO UPSET. I HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE WITH EVERY SINGLE ISSUE I BRING UP AT THIS DEALERSHIP. I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH LUPE @ YOUR CORPORATE OFFICE, WHO IS WONDERFUL, BUT SHE CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH AND I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS HER FAULT. ON 1. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5

NHTSA ID 10370681 · filed Dec 14, 2010

MY INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T GO OFF WHEN I CLOSE THE DOORS. THE DEALER THOUGHT BY REPLACING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SWITCH IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT IT DID NOT. SO, I HAVE TO LEAVE THE INTERIOR LIGHTS OFF. *JB

NHTSA ID 10201643 · filed Sep 1, 2007

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

MY MITSIBISHI SUV OUTLANDER LS 2007 HAD FAILED TO STOP ABOUT BETWEEN 20-30 FT. FROM THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP IN A SUDDEN MOVE, THE ANTI-SKID AND ANTI-LOCK PLUS ABS SYSTEM FAILED. I HIT THE OTHER VEHICLES REAR BUMPER AND MY SUV BUMPER GOT HIT AND WITHIN FEW SECONDS THE WHOLE SUV CAUGHT IN FIRE AND BURNT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO COLLECT MY ITEMS FROM THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR. THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH AN ENGINE DESIGN ALSO. I NEED NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE AND PUSH MITSIBISHI TO INVESTIGATE TO SAVE OTHER PEOPLE'S LIFE AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID 10224155 · filed Apr 10, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

ABS SYSTEM FAILED. AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. *TR

NHTSA ID 10280386 · filed Aug 13, 2009

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS 19 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW THE LOW TIRE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR TURNED ON, CAUSING THE WARNING SIGNALS TO TURN ON EVERY TIME THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FRED BEANS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY MITSUBISHI OF DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901, AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND CAUSED BY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE BOTH 1500.*AK UPDATED 03/07/07*JB

NHTSA ID 10182821 · filed Feb 16, 2007

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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