2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 21 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 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
7 of 21 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-19
Also filed under Electrical system
Suspension
6 of 21 total reports mention: suspension.
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Control arm became unattached losing ability to steer and cracking the subframe on the front driver side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-18
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-23
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-24
Electrical system
4 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Tl* - the contact stated that she had problems with vehicle approximately 2 months after she purchased the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-10
Service brakes
2 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 21 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V458000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2006 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 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 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.