Mitsubishi Outlander Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Mitsubishi Outlander across 18 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (58). The words owners use most often: “control arm” (18% of reports).
- 173suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Control arm: mentioned in 32 of 173 complaints (18%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 22 of 173 complaints (13%)
- Front coil: mentioned in 10 of 173 complaints (6%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 9 of 173 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 99 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 173 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Mitsubishi Outlander suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 1 | 4% | 8 |
| 2023 Outlander | 4 | 8% | 28,000 |
| 2022 Outlander | 14 | 6% | 7,000 |
| 2020 Outlander | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2018 Outlander | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2017 Outlander | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2016 Outlander | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2015 Outlander | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2012 Outlander | 3 | 14% | 110,074 |
| 2011 Outlander | 4 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Outlander | 4 | 7% | 75,000 |
| 2009 Outlander | 5 | 11% | 135,000 |
| 2008 Outlander | 10 | 17% | 138,000 |
| 2007 Outlander | 58 | 46% | 121,750 |
| 2006 Outlander | 6 | 29% | 134,000 |
| 2005 Outlander | 9 | 47% | 123,000 |
| 2004 Outlander | 20 | 38% | 96,484 |
| 2003 Outlander | 28 | 24% | 74,692 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Structure:frame and members; suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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 a loss of vehicle control, 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Problem: 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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The front subframe crossmember on my vehicle is severely rusted out. There is currently a hole measuring about 2"x1". I previously had two other holes on the bottom welded as a temporary fix, but the rust just kept eating through the metal and it's now beyond saving. Because of this structural…
The annual state safety inspection failed due to a severely rust corroded front Cross-Member. A corrosion hole developed right where the air conditioner condensate drain port is located right above it. Earlier manufacturing years of this same vehicle had a major recall for this exact same cause…
This vehicle recieved the [XXX] recall treatment in 2019 but the crossmember snapped anyway in april 2026. It snapped all the way through on the driverside causing the wheel to go completely sideways pulling out the cv axle with it, smashing into the wheel well and fender making the driverside door…
Iâve had it looked at twice at two different places and they donât see anything wrong with it but when you hit bumps, especially going high rate of speed, it feels like youâre gonna lose control of the backend. When I looked online, thereâs multiple people with the exact same issues and…
My abs light and traction light on
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Outlanders have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 173 owner complaints about suspension for the Mitsubishi Outlander. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Outlander suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 32 of 173 complaints, followed by “cross member” (22).
Other Mitsubishi Outlander problems
- Power Train problems (183)
- Electrical System problems (165)
- Structure problems (157)
- Engine problems (139)
- Air Bags problems (110)
See all Mitsubishi Outlander problems.