CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (5 reports).
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust
Road salt and salt water can corrode the front cross member, the structural piece that holds the front lower control arms.
Belt Tensioner May Crack, Causing Engine Stall
The drive belt automatic tensioner flange on certain vehicles with a 4B11 or 4B12 engine may crack.
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.
Lights and wipers may fail intermittently, reducing visibility
An electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the headlights, tail lights, and windshield wipers may have unstable voltage because of a manufacturing error.
Blower Motor May Fail, Reducing Windshield Defrosting
The blower motor in certain Mitsubishi vehicles may fail.
Most common 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
What owners report
I was driving home from work and I came upon a red light as I was slowing down the car started jilting as I went to take off I started jilting again but then smoothed out. The check engine light, ABS brake light and speed traction off light came on.They just all popped on. At the next light it did the same thing , it started to shutter and loss of power on taking off. It was sputtery at the same time which could have caused an accident! I finally make it home in about an hour later I had to run out to the store to get a couple things. I put it in reverse and it started to jitter again so I put it in park I checked all the fluids everything was fine Don't know why the lights were on. Again I
The MMCS system has a known bug. As of October 2023 the date and time of the system has defaulted back to 2004. The defect has disabled features such as maintenance records that are logged since new. The defect has been reported to the dealer and they have acknowledged there is currently no fix. The dealer also noted that replacing the GPS receiver does not correct the problem and it is likely a head unit firmware issue. There are hundreds of complaints via Internet forums that Mitsubishi equipped MMCS models from approximately 2007 through 2014 are affected. The only way to retrieve any data in the system is to disconnect the GPS receiver and manually input the current date. That f
EXACT PROBLEMS AS A RECALL ISSUED ON SELECT 09 OUTLANDER ON 6/25/14 FOR POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BUT MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH AS A VEHICLE AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. IS THERE A POSSIBILITY MY SELECT VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL? I HAVE SEEN MANY MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS STATING THE SAME.
FRONT CRADLE FRAME ASSEMBLY IS RUSTED TO THE POINT YOU CAN SEE THRU THE LARGE HOLES. TECHNICIANS RECOMMENDATION FRAME RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. AT A COST OF $2,000
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE FRONT SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER CRADLE HAS CORRODED AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. THE CRADLE IS WHERE THE STEERING ATTACHES AND RAISES A SAFETY CONCERN SHOULD THE CRADLE BREAK DUE TO THE CORROSION. THERE ARE MANY MITSUBISHI VEHICLES THAT HAVE A RECALL ON THIS CONDITION, BUT FOR SOME REASON THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED.
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander questions
Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander: Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust; Belt Tensioner May Crack, Causing Engine Stall; 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (5), Exterior Lighting (5), Power Train (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.