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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

115900 mi

C $350
repaired a leak 
139500 mi

C $400
drivers side front wheel bearing replaced 
91000 mi

US $210
replaced 
66960 mi

C $393
Tie rod ends replacement (2) + alignment 
75020 mi

C $200
Loose front passager side Link kit 
85870 mi

C $337
Two rear shocks, two rear stabilizer bushings and the front driver side link kit replaced. 
91140 mi

C $700
Front passager side link kit replaced. Previous link kit replaced with a cheap part 3 years ago need to be replaced again. 
95480 mi

C $418
Front bearings replacement (2) 
58280 mi

C $9
rear chuck change plus free recall. chuck was under waranty 
79360 mi

C $560
Front Wheel bearing change under warranty. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

43400 mi

C $865
Needed to replace strut mounts and bearings on both sides and get an alignment after repair. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

21000 mi Front passenger wheel bearing boot was leaking grease 
89900 mi

C $400
Left front tie rod 

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

56420 mi

A $450
Rear shock blew out and needed replacing 
48000 mi Passenger stabilizer link replaced under warranty. The bushing in the old part was bad. 
50000 mi Tie-rods were worn but not broken. Dealer repaired under warranty. 

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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

47200 mi

C $50
Clicking sway bar end link replaced 
54560 mi

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

C $2500
general replacement of worn parts 
88040 mi

C $2500
Ware and tear: tie-rod and rear shocks. 
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 :) 
42160 mi

C $174
tie rod replaced on one side and wheel alignment performed 
22000 mi

US $500
tie rod 

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

54000 mi took car into shop for thumping sound while driving over bumps in parking lot, shop could not duplicate problem. 
57000 mi

US $152
remove & replace outer tie rods, both sides had alignment done, due to replacement of outer tie-rod ends. 
59475 mi

US $40
Replaced swaybar links on both sides, fixed the thumping sound. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

2480 mi 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. 
9300 mi Squeaking sound coming from front end every time I hit a bump. 
10540 mi Replace both bushings in front.  
61380 mi Replace anti roll bar connecting rods under waranty Replace anti roll bar connecting rods under waranty 
81220 mi

C $1508
New timing belt and tie rod ends. 
79360 mi

C $140
Left tie-rod end was very used and did a lot of noise 
132060 mi

C $400
Change front and rear links 
77500 mi

C $115
Replace left front tie rod end. 
99200 mi

C $70
right front tie rod end 

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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 
140740 mi

C $450
Right Rear wheel hub 

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

112220 mi

C $500
Replaced rear springs and shocks. 

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

43400 mi

C $480
Change 2 rear shocks absorber. Right shock drip 
49600 mi Need replace left front coil spring crash when i turn a corner at normal speed. No rust on the coil. Probably a manufacturing defect. Initially paid $319. Reimbursed after the springs were recalled in April. 
51460 mi

C $600
Bearing front wheel, under warenty Strut front suspension lost oil and need new link kit and a head shock 
52700 mi Right front coil spring replaced under recall warranty. 
57660 mi

C $120
need replace a part of power steering's return hose. Hole caused by rust. 
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
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. 
177000 mi

US $300
Replaced one inner tie rod and both outer tie rods. 
38000 mi A 'clank' sound was heard when turning into ramped driveway. It was a bad wheel bearing that was also under a TSB. The part was ordered and installed, but the replacement was still defective requiring a second order and wait of two weeks. 
91000 mi

US $300
Tie rod ends were worn and needed replaced. 
45000 mi "Ribbon of wires" in wheel making noise. Replaced but noise began again several days afterwards. Dealer said it's not a real issue other than the noise. 
77000 mi

US $99
Strange sounds while steering. Front tie rods and control arms required replacement. 
123000 mi

US $200
Pulled to the left on level roads. Left tie rod end was worn out. Dealer replaced tie rod assembly and problem solved. 
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. 
75980 mi Squeaky noise on the left side in the front when passing through holes and bumps.The car was checked at another shop and the mechanic found out that two bushings of the front left wheel-table are cracked/broken. 
63860 mi

C $300
Both inner tie-rod ends were finished. Replaced. 
65100 mi

C $100
Both outer tie-rods were getting loose. 
65720 mi

C $50
The sway bar on the right side in the front was making a knocking sound when passing through holes and bumps. 
74280 mi

C $120
The front left bearing was done. Replaced by my mechanic. 
79980 mi

C $160
The bushing of the control arm on the left was worn. The mechanic replaced the whole control arm. 
52000 mi Suspension bushings squeak / cracked. No work has been completed No parts installed.. 
28400 mi had to replace front left universal joint because of faulty lubrification.  
119000 mi

US $600
Vehicle in for warranty cross member replacement, mechanic noticed worn steering part and replaced. 
93000 mi Coil Spring broke 
6175 mi warranty - replaced front wheel bearings. 

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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

110000 mi

US $250
????? 
104000 mi

US $275
All tie rod ends replaced 

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2004 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

46810 mi

C $700
Shocks/Struts 
77500 mi

C $400
Driver Front Wheel Bearing 
127720 mi

C $900
Replaced front sway bar. 
133468 mi

C $845
Replaced rear sway bar links and bushings because of noise. 

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2003 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV

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

156860 mi

C $1500
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 
90500 mi

US $214
Front drivers side hub bearing 
213000 mi

US $1200
New struts (4), various bushing for rear subframe, alignment, oil change, tire rotation 
189000 mi

US $700
Rebuilt steering rack 

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