2006 Mitsubishi Outlander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (6) · Exterior Lighting (6) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2016-06-23 · campaign 16V458000 · 194,674 vehicles
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 and the District of Co
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Service bulletins (35)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-07 · TECH TALK 271 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Seats:mid/Rear Assembly 2022-10-10 · TECH TALK 270 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Showing the 6 most recent of 35 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-18 · Suspension · 💥 crash“control arm became unattached losing ability to steer and cracking the subframe on the front driver side.…”
2019-10-24 · Suspension · 140,000 mi“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 we…”
2018-02-06 · Suspension · 83,000 mi“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, …”
2017-08-30 · 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…”
2017-01-20 · 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 …”
2017-01-13 · Structure:body · 100,000 mi“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 estima…”
2016-11-29 · 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 fail…”
2016-09-15 · Exterior Lighting · 142,000 mi“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,…”
2016-08-29 · 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 distributio…”
2016-08-23 · Suspension · 134,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 file…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.