2007 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Suspension (58), Structure (16), Visibility/Wiper (14).
Key takeaways
- 125 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 58 | 46% |
| Structure | 16 | 13% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 10% |
| Steering | 11 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 6% |
| Power Train | 8 | 6% |
| Visibility | 8 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-02-12
I was coming to a stop from 40 mph and CLUNK!!! The cross member on my suspension is rusted so severely that the wheel and steering column are in danger of being ripped apart. The car has 104,927 miles on it and is well cared for. Mitsubishi has recalls on this cross member part for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander and oth...
Suspension,electrical System,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-02-01
Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and...
Suspension,structure - filed 2025-04-22
The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and attempting to make a left turn, the cross member attached to the control arm failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent center t...
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More for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
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.