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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

88110 mi

US $206
Air Filter, Cabin Air Filter, Transmission Drain and Refill, Tire Rotation 

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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

21000 mi Transmission failed, metal fillings found in transmission fluid. 

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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

57500 mi

US $120
Replaced torn CV boot under warranty 
59700 mi CV Joint reboot 
106000 mi Transmission replaced under manufacturer warranty 

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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

90000 mi CV boot found to be cracked. Dealer repaired it under warranty by replacing CV boot and adding grease to the system. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

89300 mi

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

C $1500
replaced differential 
62000 mi

C $150
Replacement of a rusted transmission line 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

6200 mi transmission slamming into gears when going from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 1st gear on a cold start. Problem could not be replicated. An attempt was made to fix problem but problem still exists. 
8060 mi When driving slowly and turning left or right, there is a clicking sound heard. 
17660 mi When turning the steering wheel all the way to the right or left, it sounds like a coil is rubbing against a corner. Tech regreased the cv joints. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

93620 mi

C $600
Trans oil cooler corroded at fitting. Mitsu wanted 700 for part plus lab. Got local trans shop to fix. 150 plus lab. 2hrs but I removed the old one. Also had trans flush n service. 600 all in 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

85600 mi

£1250
The DMF (dual-mass flywheel) also needed replacing which cured a deep rumble I was also occasionally experiencing. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

13640 mi Transmission would kick sometimes in cold weather while shifting from 1st to 2nd 
14340 mi Loud clack while accelerating and turning happens very occasionally in cool weather. Drive shafts replaced. Apparently the grease in cv boot is not viscous enough and can cause noise in colder weather climates according to TSB. 
46700 mi

C $800
Rear axle seal was leaking. mechanic noticed while doing other work. Fixed under warranty 
29760 mi Front right axle seal was leaking. 
51460 mi Passenger boot ripped. Noticed while getting oil changed at dealership. Has not actually been repaired yet, they have ordered the part and it seems to be taking a while (2 weeks so far) to get in. They say 100% warranty coverage. 
69440 mi Left drivers side rear differential axle seal leaking slowly, no noise, just wet, replaced seal, under warranty, no cost. 

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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 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

95300 mi

US $371
CV boot on right side front was leaking and the entire drive axle was replaced. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

110000 mi

US $250
Replaced cv joints as lube had leaked out of boots. Originals still seemed good and could be re lubed probably. 
53000 mi 3000 dollar transmission needed mists parts 
86000 mi cv joint And boot replaced boot replaced 

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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 4WD

96000 mi

US $250
Transmission coolant line leaking due to corrosion 
28520 mi

C $1600
had to replace front left universal joint because of faulty lubrification.  
139000 mi

US $245
Axle seal leak. Seal replaced. This fixed all issues I was having with road noise and front end vibration. 

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

88040 mi

$30
Gearbox oil exchange. 

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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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2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine not specified

173000 mi

US $325
axle broke while driving, and car would not move. 

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Mitsubishi Outlander Transmission Problems

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