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Expensive Mitsubishi Outlander repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (19%)

Suspension and Steering (35%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 26 repairs.
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Mitsubishi Outlander repair cost distribution

$2500+ (32%)

$1000 - $2499 (68%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

38440 mi

C $1100
Done under warranty 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

105800 mi

C $220
Heater fan was replaced. 
115900 mi

C $350
repaired a leak 
139500 mi

C $400
drivers side front wheel bearing replaced 
119680 mi

C $350
replaced front passenger side tye rod end 
151900 mi

C $1500
replaced differential 
91000 mi

US $210
replaced 
106000 mi

US $3500
ABS sensors 
126000 mi

US $350
Water pump failure 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

80600 mi

C $1200
Rotors and pads 
89900 mi

C $400
Left front tie rod 
93000 mi

C $409
Regular maintenance - major service - fluid and filter changes 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

85600 mi

£1250
Clutch started slipping especially when towing so I guess lining wear.  The DMF (dual-mass flywheel) also needed replacing which cured a deep rumble I was also occasionally experiencing. 
124000 mi

£235
brake noise, front discs replaced 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD

78000 mi

£1000
Front track rod ball joint replace 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

54560 mi

C $550
Replaced a couple of tie rod ends. 
63840 mi

C $2500
general replacement of worn parts Cracked sub-frame 
74080 mi

C $400
Windshield wiper gearing issue. NOTE: I paid upfront. This has since been covered by a recall and I will be seeking a refund from Mitsubishi. 
88040 mi

C $2500
Ware and tear: tie-rod and rear shocks. 
125240 mi

C $3000
Rusted frame member replacement. 
132060 mi

C $700
Replace corroded spare tire/wheel. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

53320 mi

$400
Oil leakege from left CV Joint 
55560 mi

$1180
leakage from the additive tank, new bag with oil + work. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

81220 mi

C $1508
New timing belt and tie rod ends. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

151400 mi

US $172
worn out left tie rod end, right tie rod end is fine. this is typical for this vehicle. Alignment included. this is the only unscheduled repair this car has needed. 
180000 mi

US $2200
Cross member rusted through and failed. Vehicle undrivable. Transported to dealer. Took a long time to get parts. Car was repaired and I paid all the cost. I started a 9-12 month campaign with Mitsubishi for them to pair for the repair. While car was in shop I had other non-related parts replaced. Mitsubishi paid for the cross member failure repair after about 1 year. The cross member had recalls to monitor and apply anti corrosion materials as needed. 
74400 mi

C $598
Loose tie rod end. 
93000 mi

C $1400
Wheel hubs were rusted, required replacement. 
134540 mi

C $550
Wheel Hub was rusted: ABS Light came on.Wheel hub was replaced 14 year old original muffler and entire exhaust up to engine manifold had to be replaced due to corrsion 

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2007.5 Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine not specified

52700 mi

$6500
Dual Mass flywheel was changed. I payed for a new disc and the (pressure plate) 

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

123000 mi

US $1000
Changed brake pads. rotored. 

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

100000 mi

US $1200
Replaced front struts and rear shocks, changed oil, and rotated tires. 
122900 mi

US $350
Replaced drivers side hub and tie rod end. 
139000 mi

US $245
Axle seal leak. Seal replaced. This fixed all issues I was having with road noise and front end vibration. Power steering fluid leak. replaced power steering line. 
155000 mi

US $180
Replaced lower control arms and stabilizer links, due to worn out ball joints. 
27900 mi

C $1600
premature rust on the 4 discs rotors and the hand brake system. Everything needed to be replaced not beccause of normal wear but because of premature rust. had to replace front left universal joint because of faulty lubrification.  had to replace the 4 discs rotors and the park brake system due to prematured rust 
70000 mi

US $225
Vehicle was in for cross member recall in January and began experiencing front end noise and steering issues. Returned the vehicle to dealer for corrections. Dealer fixed the noise issues and recommended replacing the right front tie rod end. Service was completed and the steering issue was gone. 
85000 mi

US $1200
Exhaust system. 
84695 mi

US $587
Replaced the entire exhaust system. Total parts & labor = ~$1,900 

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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

turbocharged 198hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

17360 mi

$5000
clutch + flywheel 

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2003 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

80000 mi

US $125
recharged a/c 
108000 mi

US $533
Replaced A/C clutch, recharged A/C 
113065 mi

US $100
Replaced lift supports for rear hatch. Did repair myself, ordered parts from ricartparts.com 
167000 mi

US $562
Cooling system pressure test, new radiator, coolant flush/fill. 
213000 mi

US $1200
New struts (4), various bushing for rear subframe, alignment, oil change, tire rotation 
150700 mi

C $600
There was a leak at the left rear brake system. 
156860 mi

C $1500
The timing belt broke in the middle of the road. Luckily engine was not affected. Some bushings had to be replaced. Car was making a loud noise when changing gears suddenly 
170500 mi

C $800
lot of clanks on both sides. Replaced lower arms and ball joints 

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