Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

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.

When I started the car and put it in reverse, I heard a loud sound like I had ran over something metal, when I got out to check the left rear tire was leaning out. I had someone look at it and was told the rear control arm rusted and broke in half. I was unable to drive the car and had to have it towed. I received a recall for the front control arm rusting but was told by the dealer that the front arm was not included.

Nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 16v458 recall date: August 19, 2016 manufacturer recall number: sr-16-003 summary: the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members used on certain vehicles, if exposed long term to snow melt water and anti-freezing agents, may corrode due to insufficient performance of the rust protection. Should significant corrosion occur over time, a lower control arm could eventually become detached resulting in loss of vehicle control and a potential collision. Safety risk: should significant corrosion occur over time, a lower control arm could eventually become detached resulting in loss of vehicle control and a potential collision. Remedy: repair not yet available. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.

The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving approximately 35 mph approaching a stop light, the front end of the vehicle gave way and disconnected the front driver side wheel. The vehicle became immobilized in traffic without warning. The police arrived and assisted the contact. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was later towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was corroded. The failure caused the lower control arm to fracture. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 96,484.

: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, a wobbling sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealership determined the bushing and upper control arm needed to be replaced. 30,000 miles later, the problem returned and the same repairs were made at an independent repair shop.