Three problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander based on all problems reported for the 2007 Outlander.
Left front of vehicle is vibrating/ jerking steering wheel side to side with what sounds like something rubbing hard enough to jerk car side to side. Making a banging noise when turning as though front suspension is broken. I see there is a recall for this issue. I purchased the Outlander from a dealership used and was told fixing the recalls wasn't their problem after signing paperwork. Unknown history as I was lied to about issues and salesman was fired. I believe this is a recall issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact heard a clanking noise coming from under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to island auto group dealer located at 1590 hylan blvd, staten island, NY 10305 where it was diagnosed both front coil springs had failed due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,720.
While backing out of the driveway and turning the steering wheel to enter the street, I heard a loud cracking sound and the sterring wheel jerked to one side. I returned to the driveway and later jacked up the car, removed the left front wheel and noticed the top spring of the driver's side suspension was broken.