Owners have filed 25 complaints
about the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander with NHTSA between 2006 and 2026.
The largest single group is the lights.
Across this model's run it ranks 22 of 22 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 15
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Outlander. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 62
12% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 20
12% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2006 compares with every other Mitsubishi Outlander
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Lights
728.0%
Median failure at 90,900 miles
Suspension
624.0%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 134,000 mi
Electrical System
416.0%
Median failure at 70,000 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
28.0%
Median failure at 142,000 miles
Body & Structure
28.0%
Median failure at 100,000 miles
Brakes
28.0%
Median failure at 120,000 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14.0%
Median failure at 178 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
15.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
317.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
317.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1058.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2006peak 3Mar 2026
Recalls on the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
16V458000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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 member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201631764,305 units in Canada
Structure
On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front crossmember assembly, which may ultimately lead to separation of the control arm at the mounting point. This would allow the wheel to rotate off its designed axis, and could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the crossmember and apply an anti-corrosion treatment or replace the assembly, as required.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Port Allegany, PACrash
SUSPENSION
Control arm became unattached losing ability to steer and cracking the subframe on the front driver side.
NHTSA complaint #11725304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,000 milesGeneva, ILCrash1 injured
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 50-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWERVED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CROSSED THREE ONCOMING LANES AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10897962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Port Allegany, PACrash
SUSPENSION
Control arm became unattached losing ability to steer and cracking the subframe on the front driver side.
NHTSA complaint #11725304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesRolling Meadows, IL
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM SNAPPED IN HALF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTROL ARM COLLAPSED ON BOTH FRONT TIRES, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO IMMEDIATELY HALT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE COVERED IF IT WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000(SUSPENSION) AND ASSOCIATED IT WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #11270850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesSouthhampton, PA
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER FAILED AND DAMAGED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, THE LOWER CONTROL ASSEMBLY, THE STEERING ASSEMBLY, THE FRONT AXLE, THE STABILITY CONTROL, AND THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PERUZZI MITSUBISHI (130 LINCOLN HIGHWAY, FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030, PHONE (888) 481-7599). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION) AND THE DAMAGED PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE ADDITIONAL PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
NHTSA complaint #11067215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbus, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE FUEL VAPORS WERE LEAKING INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE, THIS WAS TRULY AN OBSTACLE TO DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL MISUBISHI DEALER SAID THAT THIS WAS NOT UNUSUAL THE COST TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND RELATED GASKETS, HOSE LINES, C;AMPS, ETC. WAS $1,750.00. FAST FORWARD TO JAN. 9, 2017 ;THE VEHICLE WAS CALLED IN TO BE INSPECTED FOR CORROSION OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER. MISUBISHI APPLIED ANTI RUST AGENTS TO THE CROSS MEMBERS IN QUESTION. THIS IS A SECONDARY ISSUE THAT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE COST I PAID FOR THE FUEL TANK ISSUE AND THE CORROSION ISSE OF THE CROSS MEMBERS. HOWEVER PRIMARILY MY CONCERN IS I QUESTION THE SAFETY OF EACH MATTER ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL THAT OTHERS OWNERS MAY BE UNAWARE OF THE CIRCUMSTANES I HAVE LISTED AND JUST MIGHT EXPEREIENCE SOMETHING VERY TRAGIC.
NHTSA complaint #11020647 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
KEY West, FL
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD, INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS UP AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL AND THAT PART OF THE TIRE LINK WAS RUSTED AND SEPARATED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE LINK WAS DAMAGED, BUT WAS NOT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10946716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
KEY West, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD, INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS UP AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL AND THAT PART OF THE TIRE LINK WAS RUSTED AND SEPARATED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE LINK WAS DAMAGED, BUT WAS NOT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10946716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesMadison Hieghts, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (STRUCTURE: BODY) WAS RECEIVED IN AUGUST. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10945006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamburg, NY
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10928549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,000 milesTraverse City, MI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WERE VERY DIM AND WOULD TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
NHTSA complaint #10906956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maple Heights, OH
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10899103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,000 milesGeneva, ILCrash1 injured
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 50-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWERVED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CROSSED THREE ONCOMING LANES AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10897962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesCranberry Township, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
AS REPORTED BY SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2006 MODEL OUTLANDER, WHICH WAS THE ONLY MODEL YEAR TO USE THIS SPECIFIC HEADLIGHT UNIT, THE LOW BEAM BULBS HAVE SERIOUS AND SIGNIFICANT LONGEVITY ISSUES. STARTING SOMEWHAT PRIOR TO 2012, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO KEEP A LOW BEAM BULB (H1 KIND) FUNCTIONAL FOR LONGER THAN 6-7 MONTHS PRIOR TO IT BURNING OUT. I HAVE PURCHASED EVERY BRAND OF BULB, MANUFACTURED IN 6 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, OF EVERY PRICE RANGE AND THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME AVERAGE 6 MONTH LIFESPAN. I HAVE HAD BOTH BULBS BURN OUT WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER AND THEREFORE KEEP TWO SPARES IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROMPT REPLACEMENT. SEEING THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS HERE, I NEEDED TO ADD MINE TO THE MIX TO ENCOURAGE ACTION ON THIS ISSUE. I AM QUITE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT BULBS AND PROPER HANDLING OF BULBS TO PREVENT FINGER OILS FROM CAUSING WEAK SPOTS ON GLASS. THE BULBS, WHEN BURNED OUT, APPEAR TO NOT BE DAMAGED VIA MOISTURE. THE INTERNAL FOCUSING LENS IN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ALSO CRACKED. THERE IS YELLOWING AND HAZING OF THE PLEXIGLASS FRONT OF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #10875375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesCranberry Township, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS HAVE CORROSION ISSUES AT THE CONNECTION FROM THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE BULB ASSEMBLY. NORMALLY ONLY BULB REPLACEMENT WOULD BE REQUIRED, BUT THE BULB WAS GOOD, THE WIRING HARNESS IS WHAT CORRODED. DEFINITELY A RISK OF SHORTING EXISTS. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN A YEAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND WERE REPLACED BY NEW FACTORY ASSEMBLIES WHICH HAVE A DIFFERENT DESIGN THAN WHAT WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY. THESE ASSEMBLIES OF NEW DESIGN DO NOT HAVE REPLACEABLE BULBS. DUE TO THE CORROSION AT THE HARNESS, PROPER REPAIR REQUIRES SOLDERING AND SEALING THE NEW ASSEMBLY TO THE OLD WIRES, AS THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT SOCKET FOR THESE WIRES. WHEN COUPLED WITH POTENTIAL FUEL FILLER NECK LEAKS AS REPORTED IN OTHER COMPLAINT, THIS DEFECTIVE DESIGN WITH POTENTIAL FOR SHORTING (AND NO PROPER METHOD OF REPAIR SHORT OF SPLICING) COULD POSE A RATHER SERIOUS SAFETY RISK.
NHTSA complaint #10875379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,000 milesCranberry Township, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE CORROSION, CAUSING SMELL OF FUEL WHEN FILLING VEHICLE, THEN TROUBLE CODE P0456: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED (VERY SMALL LEAK) TO APPEAR. ADDITIONAL LEAK OF FUEL FROM A LEAKING FUEL TANK BY FILLER NECK CONNECTION THAT LEAKED FUEL ON GROUND WHEN VEHICLE PARKED FACING UPHILL, ALSO DUE TO CORROSION. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FILLER NECK AND TANK. SIMILAR ERA VEHICLE (2004−2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR) HAS RECALL SR−11−001 FOR SIMILAR DEFECT. MECHANIC STATED HIS DATABASE OF TROUBLE CODES AND THEIR CAUSES SHOWS CORROSION OF FILLER NECK AND TANK AS MOST COMMON CAUSES FOR THIS CODE. THIS VEHICLE HAS 142000 MILES AND HAS BEEN IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SINCE PURCHASE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MITSUBISHI, CASE NUMBER 1-257323494, MARIUS WAS THE CASE MANAGER, WHO STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS REGARDING ISSUES SUCH AS THIS ON THIS VEHICLE, AND (AS EXPECTED) THAT MITSUBISHI WOULD NOT OFFER REPAIR ASSISTANCE OF ANY KIND.
NHTSA complaint #10875370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesJackson, NJ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE HEADLIGHT BULBS KEEP BURNING OUT. FIRST ONE SIDE GOES. I REPLACE THE BULB AND THE OTHER SIDE BURNS OUT. THEN BOTH BULBS ON THE ONE SIDE BURNS OUT. I REPLACE THEM AND THE 2 BULBS ON THE OTHER SIDE BURN OUT. DEC 21, 2015 ALL OF THE HEADLIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT . NOT ONLY IS THIS COSTING A LOT OF MONEY IN MECHANIC FEES BUT I ALSO GOT A TICKET FOR A BURNED OUT HEADLIGHT SET OF BULB ON ONE SIDE I WASN'T EVEN AWARE HAD BURNED OUT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND WHEN I REALIZE THE LIGHT IS BURNED OUT I HAVE TO RIDE WITH MY HIGHBEAMS ON WHICH IS SAFETY HAZARD FOR ONCOMING CARS. I HAVE CALLED MITSUBISHI AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. I HAVE HAD THIS REPAIR DONE 6 TO 8 TIMES THIS YEAR ALONE. SOMETIMES THE CAR IS RUNNING LIKE LAST NIGHT AND SOMETIMES IT IS PARKED AND WHEN I GET READY TO USE IT IT HAS ALREADY BURNED OUT. CAN SOMEONE AT SAFER CAR LOOK INTO THIS. I HAVE HAD THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LOOKED AT AND IT IS NOT THE WIRING.
NHTSA complaint #10811651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,800 milesRochester, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HORRIBLE DESIGN ON PRIMARY LOWER BEAMS H1 BULBS HEADLIGHTS. SOCKET BECOMES LOOSE AND/OR FUSING TIGHT AND BURNS OUT QUICKLY. SAME DESIGN AS SOME JAPAN MODELS LIKE HONDA ELEMENT USE OF H1 BULB AND STANLEY SOCKET IS SO DYSFUNCTIONAL. I INSTALLED SECONDARY FOGLIGHT SYSTEM RUNNING ON OTHER LINES - SINCE LIGHTS GO OUT A LOT EASY IN SNOW AND RAIN. ITS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YRS, I BOUGHT CAR USED.
NHTSA complaint #10785767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,800 milesRochester, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HORRIBLE DESIGN ON PRIMARY LOWER BEAMS H1 BULBS HEADLIGHTS. SOCKET BECOMES LOOSE AND/OR FUSING TIGHT AND BURNS OUT QUICKLY. SAME DESIGN AS SOME JAPAN MODELS LIKE HONDA ELEMENT USE OF H1 BULB AND STANLEY SOCKET IS SO DYSFUNCTIONAL. I INSTALLED SECONDARY FOGLIGHT SYSTEM RUNNING ON OTHER LINES - SINCE LIGHTS GO OUT A LOT EASY IN SNOW AND RAIN. ITS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YRS, I BOUGHT CAR USED.
NHTSA complaint #10785767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TWO Rivers, WI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE HEADLIGHTS, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE, KEEP BURNING OUT. EVEN A BRAND NEW BULB WILL BURN OUT MAKING NIGHT DRIVING DANGEROUS EVEN WITH THE GLOVE BOX STOCKED FULL OF NEW BULBS. IT APPEARS THERE MAY BE A LEAK IN THE SEALS (AND MOISTURE GETS ON THE HALOGEN BULBS). THE LIGHTS ARE ALSO QUITE DIFFICULT TO CHANGE ( EVEN THOUGH I HAVE CHANGED THEM ABOUT 20 TIMES). THIS IS A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT UNITS PER MY MECHANIC.
NHTSA complaint #10625839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TWO Rivers, WI
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE HEADLIGHTS, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE, KEEP BURNING OUT. EVEN A BRAND NEW BULB WILL BURN OUT MAKING NIGHT DRIVING DANGEROUS EVEN WITH THE GLOVE BOX STOCKED FULL OF NEW BULBS. IT APPEARS THERE MAY BE A LEAK IN THE SEALS (AND MOISTURE GETS ON THE HALOGEN BULBS). THE LIGHTS ARE ALSO QUITE DIFFICULT TO CHANGE ( EVEN THOUGH I HAVE CHANGED THEM ABOUT 20 TIMES). THIS IS A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT UNITS PER MY MECHANIC.
NHTSA complaint #10625839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesPatty Junction, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BLACKED OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO TAP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN ORDER FOR IT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10577194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesCoamo, PR
SERVICE BRAKES
ACCORDING TO MITSUBISHI ALL OUTLANDER 2006 TRIM/MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH ABS, RECENTLY I NOTICED THAT MY CAR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, ACCORDING TO SEVERAL INTERNET SITES ABS IS STANDARD FEATURE ON ALL MODELS,
NHTSA complaint #10533944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesMcdonough, GA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLEWING LIGHT BULBS, IT STARTED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE, GET IT FIXED THEN PASSENGER LIGHT BLEW, CHANGED IT, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON AND ON, WE REPLACE THE SWITCH AND I HAVE BEEN THROUGH MORE LIGHT BULB'S OVER THE YEARS. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE, NO RESULTS.
NHTSA complaint #10512717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesMcdonough, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLEWING LIGHT BULBS, IT STARTED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE, GET IT FIXED THEN PASSENGER LIGHT BLEW, CHANGED IT, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON AND ON, WE REPLACE THE SWITCH AND I HAVE BEEN THROUGH MORE LIGHT BULB'S OVER THE YEARS. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE, NO RESULTS.
NHTSA complaint #10512717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesWindermere, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING., IT REGISTERED 0 MPH, AND HE COULDN'T TELL HOW FAST HE WAS GOING. THE CONTACT STATED THE BODY VIBRATED, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER HAS RELATED THE DETAILS TO HER. THEREFORE, SHE DID NOT HAVE SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME THE DEALER FIXED A PART ANOTHER PART FAILED. *AK.
NHTSA complaint #10178339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 178 milesSAN Jose, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAS PEDAL ONLY HAD A ONE INCH CLEARANCE FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONSULTED, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10163515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.