2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2009

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (21%)

Chart based on 47 repairs.
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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

Mitsubishi Outlander in Great Britain
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

40000 mi

£50
intermittent "jerk" (like dirty fuel) when driving. MAF cleaned and fuel filter replaced 
Nov 2017

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. 
Feb 2022

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

Mitsubishi Outlander in Great Britain
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

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

Mitsubishi Outlander in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2014 - Jul 2022
Nov 2014

54560 mi

C $550
Replaced a couple of tie rod ends. 
Oct 2015

63840 mi

C $2500
general replacement of worn parts Cracked sub-frame 
Oct 2016

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. 
Jun 2018

88040 mi

C $2500
Ware and tear: tie-rod and rear shocks. 
Oct 2021

125240 mi

C $3000
Rusted frame member replacement. 
Jul 2022

132060 mi

C $700
Replace corroded spare tire/wheel. 
Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

620 mi

C $200
Installed 3M tape "dog legs" to protect rear wheel well flares and the rear doors from stone chips. 
Mitsubishi Outlander in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jan 2018
Oct 2010

13640 mi
Transmission would kick sometimes in cold weather while shifting from 1st to 2nd 
Nov 2010

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. 
Aug 2012

31800 mi
Brake switch was defective. When pressing the brake the transmission gate would not unlock to move it into drive. Dealer replaced switch under warranty. 
Jul 2013

38540 mi
Bluetooth module was replaced. It kept dropping the paired phones 
Sep 2014

42160 mi

C $174
tie rod replaced on one side and wheel alignment performed 
Jul 2015

46700 mi

C $800
Rear calipers seized even though i regularly perform brake maintenance on the car. Rear axle seal was leaking. mechanic noticed while doing other work. Fixed under warranty 
Feb 2016

49680 mi

C $100
The fuel filler door cable broke and needed to b replaced 
Apr 2017

53940 mi

C $600
Changed front brake pads and rotors 
Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - May 2016
Jan 2009

434 mi
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 drives very nice. Cant wait to break it in to push it more to the limit this CUV can do :) 
Mitsubishi Outlander in Alberta, Canada
May 2011 - Aug 2017
Sep 2013

44020 mi
Sunroof had an anoying groan when sunroof is closing shut. 
Aug 2015

61880 mi

C $110
Timing belt tension-er leaked out all fluid, caused excessive wear on timing belt. Replaced defective tensioner under warranty, but the belt not under warranty,paid $190.00 CAD for timing belt, even though stated by manufacturer it is coverd 
Jun 2016

69440 mi
Left drivers side rear differential axle seal leaking slowly, no noise, just wet, replaced seal, under warranty, no cost. 
Feb 2017

75020 mi
When car is idling (650 RPM) in park, at normal operating temperature, if you push the A/C button, the engine will rev up past 1200 RPM and come back down to normal (650 RPM). Removed fuses and relays to the A/C comp. made no difference. 
Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada
May 2012 - Apr 2018
May 2015

47200 mi

C $50
Clicking sway bar end link replaced 
Aug 2016

61380 mi

C $50
Broken fuel door release cable. Ordered new and replaced. 
Apr 2018

73780 mi

C $5
Rear tailgate difficult to open and close. Lubricated pivot points and improved function. 
Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Mar 2015
Oct 2010

9300 mi
Gas mileage is finally decent (at about 12k). Paint it horribly soft, anything scratches this vehicle. Still really like it. Still no fix for the bad, bad, torque steer. 
Sep 2012

29760 mi
Front right axle seal was leaking. Small bracket that re-enforces the rear 'face' of the muffler rotted 1/2 way off and was rattling. 
Feb 2014

41400 mi
Engine light came on, gas cap failure. 
Jan 2015

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. 
Mar 2015

53320 mi

C $7
License plate bulb burnt out. 
Mitsubishi Outlander in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2010 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013

52680 mi
Wiper transmission failed. Part was replaced under warranty, was in and out of the dealer within 90 mins 
Mitsubishi Outlander in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

22000 mi

US $500
tie rod 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

Mitsubishi Outlander in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2010 - Sep 2014
Jun 2011

33480 mi
Bad upper seat belt assembly 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

Mitsubishi Outlander in Peru
May 2011 - Mar 2017
Aug 2011

2880 mi
Noise when one window was closed. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

Mitsubishi Outlander in Illinois, United States
Sep 2013 - Apr 2022
May 2015

38000 mi

US $125
The nut on the valve assembly was probably corroded and fell apart. Pressure sensor fell inside tire and air escaped through the hole. Tire went flat on highway, drivers side front. Replaced tire and pressure sensor valve assembly. 
Jun 2017

54000 mi
took car into shop for thumping sound while driving over bumps in parking lot, shop could not duplicate problem. 
Nov 2017

57000 mi

US $208
remove & replace outer tie rods, both sides replaced front brake pads had alignment done, due to replacement of outer tie-rod ends. 
Jan 2018

59475 mi

US $40
Replaced swaybar links on both sides, fixed the thumping sound. 
Mitsubishi Outlander in Ohio, United States
Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

132000 mi

US $40
Getting an O2sensor fault guy at parts place said to try this verses paying 300 for new sensor. Replace air filter and run some fuel cleaner through it to reduce any carbon build up. 

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