2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Steering Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
FRONT CROSSMEMBER RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. THROUGH LUCK/SKILL MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT BUT BASICALLY THE CORE SUPPORT THAT HOLDS THE WHEELS EXPERIENCED RUST ROT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM WITH MANY MITSUBISHI CARS FROM 2003-2013 BUT FOR SOME REASON MY VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL.
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORROSION CAUSED DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO DETACH. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT HIGHER SPEED. I HAVE CONTACTED MITSUBISHI AND ALTHOUGH SYMPATHETIC, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED AND I WAS INFORMED THAT NO APPLICABLE RECALLS OR SAFETY NOTICES APPLY TO MY VIN, THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE. REPAIRS WILL BE COSTLY, PERHAPS MORE THAN IT IS WORTH.
BACK SEATS WINDOWS DO NOT OPEN. STEERING WHEEL IS SO HARD TO OPERATE. IN MOTION CAR BRAKES SOMETIMES GET HARD TO PUSH.
Other 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Problem Areas
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplycheck Valve
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint