2008 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Suspension (10), Power Train (9), Exterior Lighting (8).
Key takeaways
- 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10 | 17% |
| Power Train | 9 | 16% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 14% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 9% |
| Engine | 5 | 9% |
| Structure | 5 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension,service Brakes - filed 2026-05-28
My abs light and traction light on
Unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2024-10-09
Rusted suspension crossbody unsafe to drive. The brakes and calibers seem to always seize as well making this vehicle a death trap no matter how many times I get it fixed.
Suspension - filed 2021-06-10
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, she heard an abnormal coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to independent mechanic and was inform...
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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.