2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2008

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 64 repairs.
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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

3000 mi Very low oil level could not find the correct oil for my VW diesel engine fitted to my UK outlander. VW refused to let me buy oil from them I have never had to top up oil on other cars owned in a 12 month period 
6000 mi Car sent in for scheduled service. On the way home the engine sounded that it was sucking air. Took car back and they found a turbo pipe was blown off. Mitsubishi UK did not have the part in stock. Given hire car for 4 days. 
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 FWD

115000 mi

US $643
Oil change, water pump replacement (under warranty) and r&r brakes. 
145260 mi

US $484
Replaced radiator and thermostat 
53320 mi

$400
noise from the accessory belt 
53320 mi

$100
few days before the Mitsu dealer suggested to change the generator belt for noises (asking lot of $$). An independent shop found that only problem was an inexpensive ball bearing, and fixed it 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

132060 mi

C $400
Replace catalytic converter 
61380 mi Replaced a corroded coolant pipe under warranty Replaced a corroded coolant pipe under waranty 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

100000 mi

US $65
idle was off cleared codes 
110000 mi

US $250
Engine drive belt replaced 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

134540 mi

C $550
14 year old original muffler and entire exhaust up to engine manifold had to be replaced due to corrsion 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Problems

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