2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

● Typical for this model

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:34:46.278Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2004: 52 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2003	116
2004	52
2005	19
2006	21
2007	125
2008	58
2009	46
2010	60
2011	58
2012	22
2013	26
2014	45
2015	52
2016	143
2017	51
2018	56
2019	29
2020	31
2022	213
2023	47
2024	26
2025	14
2026	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 38%

38% of complaints: suspension — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and lower arm.

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2004 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CORROSION RECALL NOTICE INSTRUCTION ISSUES - DEALERSHIP APPLIED CORROSION SPRAY TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BEFORE CONSULTING CONSUMER. *SMD *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20180403

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

Also filed under STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH INJURY

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I CRASHED MY OUTLANDER IN MY PARKING LOT, I WAS PARKING SLOWLY, PUSHING THE BRAKE SLOWLY, THE CAR WAS AT THE FINAL POSITION IN MY SPOT AND SUDDENLY THE CAR CRASHED INTO A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140522

SLAMMED MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE INTO A CEMENT COLUMN IN A PARKING LOT. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NO MAJOR INJURY JUST A BRUISED JAW AND SORE NECK. INCIDENT 01/17/2013. USAA AUTO INSURANCE SAID CAR WAS TOTALLED SO I GET THE CASH VALUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130208

Also filed under AIR BAGS

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY

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IN A DRIVER'S SIDE COLLISION, MY SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080709

ON 10/17/04, I WAS WAS REAR ENDED. THE CAR SPUN AROUND AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT OPEN. MODEL MITSHUBISHI OUTLANDER 2003. MY BODY JERKED AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE STEERING WHEEL. YES! I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041027

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%

12% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing concealment devices and unit.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031114 — visibility

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE CARIBBEAN, DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE ELECTRONIC TIMING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (ETACS), WHILE USING THE INTERMITTENT WIPER MODE, THE INTERM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ETACS MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452.

Campaign 03V429000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040528 — trailer hitches

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN OVERHEAT.

Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO STOP USING THE HARNESS UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED REPLACEMENT IS PROVIDED AND CAN BE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUB

Campaign 04V197000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160914 — suspension

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members.

Campaign 16V458000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed