Mitsubishi Outlander
Problems and Repair Histories
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Below you'll find Mitsubishi Outlander problem and repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it.
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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Mitsubishi Outlander reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Mitsubishi | Outlander* | 21 8.0 21200 | ||
| 2007 | Mitsubishi | Outlander |  | 29 7.8 26800 | |
To see how the Mitsubishi Outlander's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
Details: Mitsubishi Outlander Repair Histories
Odometer readings and repair costs are in local units.
Engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2009 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
- 2008 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
- 2008 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
- 2007 turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
- 2007 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
- 2006 turbocharged 198hp 2.0L I4
- 2006 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
- 2005 turbocharged 198hp 2.0L I4
- 2004 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
- 2003 140-horsepower 2.4L I4
Note: Repairs could have been reported for other engines, but as a non-member you can only view a maximum of 5 repair histories per model year. To view them all, become a member.
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 35 | 0 | Picked up the new vehicle from the dealer. |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | 200 | Installed 3M tape "dog legs" to protect rear wheel well flares and the rear doors from stone chips. |
| Nov | 2009 | 4500 | 1100 | Michelin Latitude Xice winter tires P215/70r16 (downsized from 18" OEM wheels) mounted on steel wheels. Did not install TPMS sensors. Needed new lug nuts ($40) since the OEM lugs have a washer for the mag wheels. |
| Jan | 2010 | 1200 | 100 | Service B. Lube oil filter, inspection of brakes, suspension, other components and test drive of vehicle by tech. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 400 | 0 | no repairs yet! |
| Oct | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Added a bug deflector, parts were missing from the package. So far the vehicle seems quite good mechanically. The brakes are still the best I have had on a vehicle. Paint seems to be a bit softer, I have had to polish out 2 scratches already. |
| Jan | 2010 | 6000 | 75 | 6000km was the warranty required oilchange. Horrible gas mileage, the intown is half the the posted value. Unhappy with the cost of the TPS sensors for extra rims (400+ reprogramming). |
| Mar | 2010 | 8200 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in Quebec, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Nought the truck | |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in Quebec, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| May | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | No Repairs |
| Nov | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | No Repairs |
| Mar | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 700 | 0 | The alignment was off since day 1. Dealer told me to bring it in to check it out and it was really an alignment issue. It was fixed for free. It still drive very nice. Cant wait to break it in to push it more to the limit this CUV can do :) |
| May | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | A safety recall to all 2008/2009 Lancer/Outlander to inspect/replace brake booster valve. |
| Nov | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Oil change and maintenance. Still good so far. |
| Aug | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Philippines | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 6300 | 0 | No repairs |
| Feb | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Interior plastic cover for the A-pillar was loose - weather strips were scratchig the tint off |
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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Alberta, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Apr | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Steering axles had improper grease installed at the factory, replace 1 axle and re- grease the other. Upper strut bearings need replacing, parts ordered, delivery in a week. |
| May | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Head lights were blinking when the heater was cycling. Their was a software update, that the dealer performed. |
| Apr | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 45 | 0 | Check engine lights on, car wont start and transmission has a kick effect. Replace 4 relays due to building up moisture. Outlander's stock relay's for 2008 for canada is not design for cold weather. Dealer replace it and everything is fine. |
| Feb | 2008 | 45 | 0 | Check engine lights on, car wont start and transmission has a kick effect. Replace 4 relays due to building up moisture. Outlander's stock relay's for 2008 for canada is not design for cold weather. Dealer replace it and everything is fine. |
| Feb | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Squeaking sound coming from front end every time I hit a bump. |
| Apr | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Replace both bushings in front. |
| Jun | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Feb | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Driver's side front window was out of alignment/ not properly in the track. Dealer fixed. |
| Jun | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Nov | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Passenger side headlight unit + wiring harness for light replaced due to burnt headlight connection. |
| Jul | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2007.5 Mitsubishi Outlander
Powertrain not specified
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Iceland | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2010 | 80000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2010 | 85000 | 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
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Great Britain | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | warranty fix for intermittent stalling fault + recall |
| Dec | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Oct | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Throttle lag. Supposedly fixed with computer update. Seems better, but not perfect. Haven't reported. |
| Mar | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Rear right door window came off track. Previous repair at 500 miles replaced track and runner. This repair tech elongated bolt hole as window was said to be unadjustable. Due to window coming off its track the applique was damaged and ordered by dealer |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Purchased vehicle | |
| May | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | No repairs required through first three months |
| Jun | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Rear wiper fluid jet failed and needed to be replaced. No wiper fluid was coming out during attempted operation. |
| Dec | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Sirius not working. |
| Apr | 2009 | 16000 | 160 | 15000 miles annual service |
| Jul | 2009 | 20000 | 30 | oil change, fender liner broken |
| Nov | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Rear left window,malfunctioned off track. Warranty repair |
| Jun | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
turbocharged 198hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Norway | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 28000 | 5000 | clutch + flywheel |
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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Estonia | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 90000 | 0 | 90K maintenance. No repairs |
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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | ECU replaced under warranty. |
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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
turbocharged 198hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Slovak Republic | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 83000 | 1200 | Hard shifting-especially 2nd gear.Car jerks when shifting 1st gear or R from N.Clutch disk, pressure plate, clutch bearing and idler changed.Considered as burned clucth due to the driving style-drivers fault.Issue re-claimed later, see next record. |
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2004 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 75500 | 700 | Shocks/Struts |
| Aug | 2007 | 77000 | 500 | Wiper Motor |
| Jul | 2009 | 125000 | 400 | Driver Front Wheel Bearing |
| Mar | 2010 | 155000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 172000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2007 | 173000 | 325 | axle broke while driving, and car would not move. |
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2003 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in North Carolina, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Sep | 2003 | 20 | 0 | purchased new |
| Nov | 2004 | 13276 | 0 | RECALL- replaced cooling fan controller at no cost. |
| Mar | 2006 | 49660 | 0 | Replaced OEM tires with BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires, oil change, alignment at a cost of $688.16 |
| Jan | 2007 | 72400 | 0 | Replaced OEM battery at a cost of $84.83 |
| Apr | 2007 | 81282 | 0 | RECALL - Cooling fan controller replaced at no cost. |
| Aug | 2007 | 80000 | 125 | rechared a/c |
| Dec | 2007 | 99940 | 0 | Replaced front brake pads, machined rotors at a cost of $110. |
| Mar | 2008 | 104504 | 0 | Replaced tires with Yokahama AVID TRZ, alignment, and oil change at a cost of $554. |
| Jul | 2008 | 108000 | 533 | Replaced A/C clutch, rechared A/C |
| Sep | 2008 | 113065 | 100 | Replaced lift supports for rear hatch. Did repair myself, ordered parts from ricartparts.com |
| Mar | 2009 | 130000 | 0 | Replaced front brake pads(ceramics), machined rotors, oil change, tire rotation at a cost of $190 |
| Jul | 2009 | 140000 | 0 | Oil change/tire rotation at a cost of $23 |
| Aug | 2009 | 142000 | 0 | Timing belt and balance shaft belt changes at a cost of $644 |
| Oct | 2009 | 145000 | 0 | Tire rotation at no cost. |
| Nov | 2009 | 149000 | 0 | Oil change/tire rotation at a cost of $5 (had a great coupon) |
| Dec | 2009 | 151000 | 0 | Changed air filter myself. Cost of filter $15. |
| Feb | 2010 | 155000 | 0 | Tire rotation at no cost. |
| Mar | 2010 | 156000 | 9 | Replaced faulty radiator cap myself. |
| Apr | 2010 | 160000 | 24 | Raditor leak. Poured Stop Leak into radiator. |
| May | 2010 | 162000 | 4 | Replaced left tail lamp |
| Jul | 2010 | 167000 | 562 | Cooling system pressure test, new radiator, coolant flush/fill. |
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| Mitsubishi Outlander in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Mar | 2003 | 18000 | 0 | Purchased Car |
| Mar | 2004 | 38000 | 0 | Owed 1 year - No repairs needed |
| Mar | 2005 | 58000 | 0 | Owed 2 years - No repairs needed |
| Mar | 2006 | 73000 | 0 | Owed 3 years - No repairs needed |
| Mar | 2007 | 89000 | 0 | Owned 4 years - No repairs needed |
| Jan | 2008 | 90500 | 214 | Front drivers side hub bearing |
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2003 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Alabama, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 100000 | 400 | Crack in the radiator which caused ancillary damage when it broke open. |
| Jan | 2008 | 100300 | 0 | Used car as trade. Received $5,800 as trade in. |
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Important: Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown to make it easy to find those with repair information. So these repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the problems and repairs Mitsubishi Outlander owners have been experiencing,
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