2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 19 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 53 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2022 | 217 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
9 of 19 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing control arm and front.
Show complaint excerpts
My car is part of a safety recall due to corrosion of the cross members of my vehicle. Prior to the recall my vehicle failed due to the cross members failing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-28
Also filed under Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 20 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering wheel and crashed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-14
This vehicle recieved the [XXX] recall treatment in 2019 but the crossmember snapped anyway in april 2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Also filed under Steering
Power train
3 of 19 total reports mention: power train.
Structure
3 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and door.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle is a mitstubishi Outlander ltd, 2005. There is an apparent lack of or failure of the body welds in the driver-side pillar. Dealership indicates there may be other vehicles with this problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-06
Steering
2 of 19 total reports mention: steering.
Electrical system
2 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2016-09-14Suspension16V458000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V458000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.