CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (58 reports).
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving, Creating Crash Risk
Certain Mitsubishi Outlander, Lancer, and Lancer Evolution vehicles from model years 2007 to 2010 are equipped with sunroofs whose glass may detach from the sunroof assembly while the vehicle is being driven.
Water Leak Can Corrode Wiper Motor and Cause Loss of Visibility
Water can drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the windshield wiper motor's breathing hole.
Water Can Corrode Wiper Linkage, Causing Wipers to Fail
Water can get in between the hood and the windshield and corrode the front wiper link ball joint.
Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control
Certain Mitsubishi vehicles sold in or ever registered in a number of Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states may have a front cross member that corrodes from salt water exposure, such as road salt.
Most common 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Problem areas named in the 125 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 58 |
| Structure | 16 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
What owners report
I was coming to a stop from 40 mph and CLUNK!!! The cross member on my suspension is rusted so severely that the wheel and steering column are in danger of being ripped apart. The car has 104,927 miles on it and is well cared for. Mitsubishi has recalls on this cross member part for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander and other years in states that use salt on the roads. I feel this part is defective and I should have a recall that gets my car repaired. I believe my driving conditions mimic northern salted roadway conditions. I lived in upstate NY for 39 years. I now live in Florida and drive directly on the beach sand in New Smyrna Beach. I tow a boat in and out of salt water. My car is sprayed o
Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC that the recall on the wipers did not cover the faulty ETACS, "which is a common repair on 06-11 Mitsubishis." He was more than happy to give me a quote for more than $1,000 to replace the defective ETACS. We've replaced coil springs that snapped in two as I pulled out from my driveway with my chil
The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and attempting to make a left turn, the cross member attached to the control arm failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent center to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V279000 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 205,000.
On approximately the 12th of May 2023 i was driving home, and while i was driving the TieRod from the passenger side came loose and caused me to lose control and this was due to the crossmember being rusty as per the recall, description.
The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH over a bump in the road, and the front passengerâs side tie rod was fractured due to a corroded cross member, and the vehicle was undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front cross member and tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander questions
Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander: Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving, Creating Crash Risk; Water Leak Can Corrode Wiper Motor and Cause Loss of Visibility; Water Can Corrode Wiper Linkage, Causing Wipers to Fail; Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (58), Structure (16), Visibility/Wiper (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.