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Mitsubishi Outlander repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (9%)

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Mitsubishi Outlander body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine not specified

24900 mi Regrease third row seats 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

6500 mi Driver side window rattles when open 1 or 2 inches and vehicle goes over slightly rough roads. Technician could not replicate sound when door panel removed and taken on a test run. An attempt was made to fix problem still remains. 
8060 mi When rear windows are opened 1 inch, they will rattle when vehicle goes over minor bumps on road. 
21700 mi If the windows are open 1 inch, they will rattle when the vehicle goes over bumps on slightly bumpy roads. Technicians showed me all they could do was tighten all the bolts. They said the windows for the Lancers also do the same thing. The windows still rattle when they are open 1 inch and I can't believe there is no fix for this. 
108000 mi

US $100
Front bumper was coming off snap hooks 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

44020 mi Sunroof had an anoying groan when sunroof is closing shut. 
620 mi

C $200
Installed 3M tape "dog legs" to protect rear wheel well flares and the rear doors from stone chips. 
125240 mi

C $3000
Rusted frame member replacement. 
132060 mi

C $700
Replace corroded spare tire/wheel. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

2880 mi Noise when one window was closed. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine not specified

4340 mi Supected squeaking sound from left side rear shock, dealer found it was from left rear door catch that was not aligned. Finally fixed. It took one day to get it fixed. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

turbocharged 154hp 2.3L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD

6000 mi Plastic chrome trim on headlights, mirrors and front - a bar has started to bubble 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

8060 mi Interior plastic cover for the A-pillar was loose - weather strips were scratchig the tint off 
120000 mi Recall - sunroof was replaced due to dealer recall. 

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

15000 mi A pillar cover had become warped and would not remain in place. Parts ordered under warranty. 
16000 mi A pillar cover had become warped and would not remain in place. Parts replaced under warranty. 
20000 mi Hood clear coat was peeling off. Hood was repainted. 

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

28994 mi drivers window sticking going up. Dealer lubed the track (warranty) 
29140 mi I'm still having some very loud and scary noises comming from the brakes when I press the brake pedal. Even thought I have changed dealership and the new one assured me they found the source and fixed it,the noises are back 48 hrs later... 
97200 mi Heat shield on exhaust system rusted out and was making loud rattling noise. Removed heat shield but did not replace it. 
11000 mi Rubber trim around rear passenger scuff plate (optional dealer fit extra) came away. Really minor thing. 
36000 mi Driver side front fender liner was cracked. It was replaced once in 2009 
53720 mi Took the car in to replace the front hood.Old one too rusty to be repaired, rust had started in the front, from the inside.Had to wait more than two months to have all issues resolved but I have a new hood for free. 
116000 mi Engine Mount cradle was replaced in a recall due to corrosion of engine cradle 
25000 mi Loose bolt behind door panel caused rattle. 
4340 mi fix cover on driver's seat tracks replace tonneau cover (under warranty), wouldn't retract after first 2 weeks replace defective driver's side mirror 
3833 mi warranty- driver side mirror replaced - wind noise. 
103000 mi Subframe rusted and would not pass inspection. 
130000 mi Needs sunroof replaced 

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