2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Overview of the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

The 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has received a total of 77 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 15 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (8 complaints), Suspension (8 complaints), and Electrical System (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

NHTSA has recorded 15 recalls for the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, potentially affecting up to 1,427,207 vehicles.

Recall 20V279000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

August 7, 2020 | 141,200 vehicles affected

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....

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 20V279000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

August 7, 2020 | 141,200 vehicles affected

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

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Recall 20V279000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

August 7, 2020 | 141,200 vehicles affected

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

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Recall 20V279000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

August 7, 2020 | 141,200 vehicles affected

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

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Recall 18V069000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

March 27, 2018 | 141,053 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 18V071000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

February 27, 2018 | 56,641 vehicles affected

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 16V791000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

July 28, 2017 | 100,082 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 17V461000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

July 28, 2017 | 100,082 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 16V458000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

September 14, 2016 | 194,674 vehicles affected

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...

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

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Recall 14V562000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

October 15, 2014 | 165,923 vehicles affected

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...

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 14V564000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

October 15, 2014 | 37,145 vehicles affected

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.

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

Remedy: 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....

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Recall 14V366000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

August 12, 2014 | 203 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 09V077000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

May 4, 2009 | 39,711 vehicles affected

Defect: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST.

Consequence: THIS MAY TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

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Recall 08V680000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

February 24, 2009 | 21,493 vehicles affected

Defect: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 21,493 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LED TYPE STOP LAMPS AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE STOP LAMPS TO NOT ILLUMINATE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.

Consequence: THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WILL NOT PROVIDE WARNING TO FOLLOWING TRAFFIC AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

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Recall 08V094000 — SEATS

April 7, 2008 | 5,400 vehicles affected

Defect: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 5,400 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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. FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ELECTRIC POWER SEAT, THE FLOOR...

Consequence: THE CONNECTOR TERMINAL MAY CORRODE AND ALLOW CURRENT TO FLOW, RESULTING IN THE GRADUAL HEATING AND MELTING OF THE CONNECTOR AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FLOOR HARNESS FROM BENEATH BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS TO ABOVE THE CARPET AND AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOORBOARD TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH ANY FUTURE MELT SOLUTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7,...

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Owner Complaints for the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

77 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Complaints: 6 1 Injury

Engine And Engine Cooling

Complaints: 3

Power Trainautomatic Transmission

Complaints: 3

Structurebody

Complaints: 3

Vehicle Speed Control

Complaints: 3

Air Bags

Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury

Structureframe And Members

Complaints: 2

Visibilityglass Siderear

Complaints: 2

Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System

Complaints: 1

Seats

Complaints: 1 1 Fire

Structurebodyroof And Pillars

Complaints: 1

Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket

Complaints: 1

Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Complaints: 1

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior Lighting	8	0	0	0
Suspension	8	0	0	0
Electrical System	7	0	1	0
Visibilitywiper	7	0	0	0
Power Train	6	0	0	1
Engine	5	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	5	0	0	0
Service Brakes	4	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	3	0	0	0
Power Trainautomatic Transmission	3	0	0	0
Structurebody	3	0	0	0
Vehicle Speed Control	3	0	0	0
Air Bags	2	1	0	1
Equipment	2	0	0	0
Steering	2	0	0	0
Structureframe And Members	2	0	0	0
Visibilityglass Siderear	2	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System	1	0	0	0
Seats	1	0	1	0
Structurebodyroof And Pillars	1	0	0	0
Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket	1	0	0	0
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems	1	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#11618906 | SERVICE BRAKES | October 9, 2024 | N/A miles

Rusted suspension crossbody unsafe to drive. The brakes and calibers seem to always seize as well making this vehicle a death trap no matter how many times I get it fixed.

#11618906 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | October 9, 2024 | N/A miles

Rusted suspension crossbody unsafe to drive. The brakes and calibers seem to always seize as well making this vehicle a death trap no matter how many times I get it fixed.

#11420380 | SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET | June 10, 2021 | 138,000 miles

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, she heard an abnormal coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to independent mechanic and was informed that the rear driver’s side sub-frame cross member was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

#11414408 | SUSPENSION | April 29, 2021 | 134,000 miles

MITSUBISHI HAS A LIMITED RECALL FOR RUSTED CROSSMEMBERS ON 2008+ OUTLANDER SPORTS FROM CERTAIN STATES THAT USED SALT TO TREAT SNOW. MY DAUGHTER'S 2008 OUTLANDER HAS ALWAYS BEEN REGISTERED IN SATELLITE BEACH, FL, A VERY SALTY ATMOSPHERE. THE FRONT WHEELS WOBBLE ON ACCELERATION AND RAPID DECELERATION BECAUSE THE CROSSMEMBER IS SEVERELY RUSTED - CAUSED BY THE BEACHSIDE SALTY LOCATION. IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS MAY BREAK LOOSE AT ANY TIME. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO. 20V280000 SHOULD INCLUDE SALTY, BEACHSIDE LOCATIONS LIKE SATELLITE BEACH. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY ISSUE VERY SIMILAR TO WHAT NHTSA ALREADY ACTED ON.

#11412885 | POWER TRAIN | April 19, 2021 | 42,000 miles

THE CAR IS A MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER E.S 2008 WITH 42000 MILES ON IT ,AND THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING. I CONTACTED MITSUBISHI MOTORS BUT SINCE 10 YEARS PASSED NOTHING COULD BE DONE.I HAD BEEN SURFING INTERNET AND THERE ARE TOO MANY ISSUES RELATED TO THIS TYPE VEHICLES.

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Safety Rating for the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-22-52A-003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

February 3, 2022

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle.

MIC-MITS-2020080 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

August 7, 2020

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TSB-19-25-001 — EQUIPMENT

April 23, 2019

This is Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Propeller Shaft section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the propeller shaft assembly removal procedure.

TSB-15-23-003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

February 12, 2016

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, PROVIDED TO DEALERS, PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE TWO PRIMARY PULLEY SHAFT BEARINGS AND ONE SECONDARY PULLEY SHAFT BEARING, IF A CLICKING NOISE (ALONG WITH WHINING/HUMMING), DIRECTLY RELATED TO VEHICLE SPEED, IS HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

TSB-15-15-001 — EQUIPMENT

January 13, 2015

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ADDS THE NON-REUSABLE PARTS INDICATION THAT WAS MISSING FROM THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR CERTAIN EXHAUST FASTENERS.

TSB-12-13-005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

November 13, 2012

Some affected vehicles may display an illuminated MIL with DTC P0420: Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold, recorded in the ECM. An incorrect parameter in the judgment criteria may cause a false MIL (mis-detection of a fault when an abnormal condition is not present). This TSB provides dealers with a...

TSB-09-23-007 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

December 1, 2009

MITSUBISHI: ON SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE SHIFT LEVER MAY GET STUCK IN THE P (PARK) POSITION. THE CONDITION MAY OCCUR WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION, BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED AND STOP LAMPS ILLUMINATED. *PE