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Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013

2nd generation · CW (Mitsubishi GS platform)

NHTSA data through 13 August 2026548 complaints, 333 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
333
Median of reported failures
74,000 mi
Most-reported system
Suspension (15.3%)
Recalls
12

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On this generation, 19% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 2 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.

Figure 1 · Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013 · 333 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 61 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013Histogram of 333 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 10,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 10,000 miles with 61 complaints, 18.3 percent of the total. 19% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 2 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. A further 6 complaints, 1.8 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 74,000.
  • First 12,000 miles — 19% of all failures
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 6 complaints (1.8%), plotted separately
10%
1,600
25%
30,100
Median
74,000
75%
120,500
90%
151,281

Tallest bin: 61 complaints between 0 and 10,000 miles. Based on 333 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 10,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–10,0006118.3%
10,000–20,000123.6%
20,000–30,00072.1%
30,000–40,000133.9%
40,000–50,000113.3%
50,000–60,000185.4%
60,000–70,000267.8%
70,000–80,000267.8%
80,000–90,000206.0%
90,000–100,000195.7%
100,000–110,000144.2%
110,000–120,000113.3%
120,000–130,000278.1%
130,000–140,000216.3%
140,000–150,00072.1%
150,000–160,000144.2%
160,000–170,00072.1%
170,000–180,00092.7%
180,000–190,00010.3%
190,000–200,00030.9%
200,000+61.8%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 548 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, and 333 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

19% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 2 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.

The most-reported areas are the suspension (15.3% of complaints, typically around 120,000 miles), the engine (8.9% of complaints, typically around 99,000 miles), visibility/wiper (8.6% of complaints, typically around 69,000 miles).

12 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2007–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2007–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander were filed by 74,000 miles and 90% by 151,000 miles — figures drawn from 333 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

6 reports (1.8%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Outlander reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2007–2013 Outlander: the 3-minute check

Generated from 333 mileage-tagged complaints, 12 recall campaigns, 1 documented problem area. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 12 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Check CVT (jatco jf011e) on 2008–2013 (2.4L CVT cars) cars. Belt and pulley wear leading to shudder, flare on takeoff and eventual loss of drive, aggravated by heat, towing and extended fluid intervals; the same Jatco unit used across several brands in this era.
  3. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  4. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 19% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.

On inspection, the suspension and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 99,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Visibility/wiper47 reports69,00060,000–84,000Visibility/wiper: 47 reports, median 69,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 84,000 miles.
  2. Electrical system44 reports70,0005,000–95,000Electrical system: 44 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 95,000 miles.
  3. Problems owners could not categorise39 reports84,00054,000–137,000Problems owners could not categorise: 39 reports, median 84,000 miles, middle half 54,000 to 137,000 miles.
  4. Transmission and driveline44 reports94,00051,000–130,000Transmission and driveline: 44 reports, median 94,000 miles, middle half 51,000 to 130,000 miles.
  5. Engine49 reports99,00064,000–125,000Engine: 49 reports, median 99,000 miles, middle half 64,000 to 125,000 miles.
  6. Body structure29 reports115,00073,000–147,000Body structure: 29 reports, median 115,000 miles, middle half 73,000 to 147,000 miles.
  7. Suspension84 reports120,00082,000–151,000Suspension: 84 reports, median 120,000 miles, middle half 82,000 to 151,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Suspension8415.3%120,00082,000–151,000
Engine498.9%99,00064,000–125,000
Visibility/wiper478.6%69,00060,000–84,000
Transmission and driveline448.0%94,00051,000–130,000
Electrical system448.0%70,0005,000–95,000
Problems owners could not categorise397.1%84,00054,000–137,000
Body structure295.3%115,00073,000–147,000
Exterior lighting295.3%70,00012,000–137,000
Airbag system274.9%40,00014,000–96,000
Engine and its cooling system234.2%——

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013 · 333 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013Of 333 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 10,000-mile bin edge. 37 percent below 60,000 miles. 58 percent below 90,000 miles. 71 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 74,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 37% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 58% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 71% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 98%: the remaining 1.8% of reports (6) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

37% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Visibility/wiper — middle half 60,000–84,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 51,000–130,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 5,000–95,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 54,000–137,000 mi

Mostly reported later

  • Suspension — middle half 82,000–151,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 64,000–125,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 73,000–147,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

58% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Visibility/wiper — median 69,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Suspension — middle half 82,000–151,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 64,000–125,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 51,000–130,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 5,000–95,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 54,000–137,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 73,000–147,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

71% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Visibility/wiper — median 69,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 70,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Suspension — middle half 82,000–151,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 64,000–125,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 51,000–130,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 54,000–137,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 73,000–147,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 74,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The suspension accounts for 15.3% of complaints (84 reports, 52 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 120,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 82,000 and 151,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 8.9% of complaints (49 reports, 20 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 99,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 64,000 and 125,000 miles.

Visibility/wiper accounts for 8.6% of complaints (47 reports, 14 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 69,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 60,000 and 84,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 8.0% of complaints (44 reports, 33 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 94,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 51,000 and 130,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 8.0% of complaints (44 reports, 30 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 95,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.1% of complaints (39 reports, 16 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 84,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 54,000 and 137,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2007 model year drew the most — 175 complaints — while 2012 drew the fewest at 34. The median year sits at 76.

That makes 2007 an outlier: roughly 2.3 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 12 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around visibility equipment (4), the engine and its cooling system (2), body structure (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 548 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
32 (5.8%)
Fires
7
Injury reports
19
Fatality reports
0

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

CVT (jatco Jf011e) 2008–2013 (2.4L CVT cars)

Belt and pulley wear leading to shudder, flare on takeoff and eventual loss of drive, aggravated by heat, towing and extended fluid intervals; the same Jatco unit used across several brands in this era.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2007175112
20088057
20096132
20107646
20118843
20123417
20133426

Recalls (12) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Aug 2020 · 2008–2013 · StructureA detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from

    What can happen. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.

    NHTSA campaign 20V279000, reported 2020-08-07.

  2. Mar 2018 · 2008–2012 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

    What can happen. If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.

    NHTSA campaign 18V069000, reported 2018-03-27.

  3. Feb 2018 · 2007–2010 · VisibilityIf the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the…

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

    What can happen. If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.

    NHTSA campaign 18V071000, reported 2018-02-27.

  4. Jul 2017 · 2007–2013 · VisibilityFailure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

    What can happen. Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.

    NHTSA campaign 17V461000, reported 2017-07-28.

  5. Jul 2017 · 2007–2013 · VisibilityLoss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

    What can happen. Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.

    NHTSA campaign 16V791000, reported 2017-07-28.

  6. Sep 2016 · 2007–2013 · SuspensionA detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross me

    What can happen. A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.

    NHTSA campaign 16V458000, reported 2016-09-14.

  7. Jun 2015 · 2009–2011 · VisibilityFailure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's…

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.

    What can happen. Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

    NHTSA campaign 15V233000, reported 2015-06-15.

  8. Jun 2015 · 2009–2010 · Electrical SystemUnstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and…

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be

    What can happen. Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.

    NHTSA campaign 15V232000, reported 2015-06-15.

  9. Oct 2014 · 2007–2009 · Exterior LightingBrake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the…

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.

    What can happen. Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.

    NHTSA campaign 14V564000, reported 2014-10-15.

  10. Oct 2014 · 2008–2011 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

    What can happen. If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.

    NHTSA campaign 14V562000, reported 2014-10-15.

  11. Aug 2014 · 2007–2013 · SteeringA power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.

    What can happen. A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.

    NHTSA campaign 14V366000, reported 2014-08-12.

  12. Jul 2014 · 2007–2009 · Power TrainIf the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing…

    The defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.

    What can happen. If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-005.

    NHTSA campaign 14V365000, reported 2014-07-30.

What owners reported

My mitsibishi SUV Outlander ls 2007 had failed to stop about between 20-30 ft. From the car ahead of me. When i tried to stop in a sudden move, the anti-skid and anti-lock plus ABS system failed. I hit the other vehicles rear bumper and my SUV bumper got hit and within few seconds the whole SUV caught in fire and…

2007 · 35 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit

Front suspension has a clunk everytime you turn and start from cero. Radio, backlight is to low and is impossible to read it with sunlight in cold weather the vents for the a/c cycles every 15 seconds and headlight, interior light dim every time. People think you are changing lights when driving at night because of…

2007 · 50 miles · Suspension

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