2004 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Suspension (20), Structure (8), Air Bags (7).
Key takeaways
- 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 | 38% |
| Structure | 8 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 12% |
| Steering | 5 | 10% |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% |
| Engine | 2 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2022-08-25
The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the front subframe detached. The contact stated that the driver’s side front wheel was pointing outwards. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V458000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the re...
Suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2021-10-05
The entire undercarriage is rusted out, it was taken to Ricart near columbus ohio where they simply sprayed an anti rust coating over the existing rust. There is now rusted holes and the vehicle has spun out driving in straight due to control arm issues and whatever else. The vehicle is not believed to be road safe and...
Steering,suspension - filed 2020-10-29
THE FRONT CONTROL ARM WHERE IT BOLTS TO THE K FRAME RUSTED AWAY COMPLETLY RESULTING IN THE FRONT DRIVERS TIRE TO COME OFF. WAS IN A GET IN GO PARKING LOT TURNING WHEN THIS HAPPENED LUCKLY NO ONE WAS HURT.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.