general problems of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander

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 other years in states that use salt on the roads. I feel this part is defective and I should have a recall that gets my car repaired. I believe my driving conditions mimic northern salted roadway conditions. I lived in upstate NY for 39 years. I now live in florida and drive directly on the beach sand in new smyrna beach. I tow a boat in and out of salt water. My car is sprayed off with my boat and trailer after every trip. I know how to fight salt. The cross member is defective. My car is a v6 and fits the parameters of the recall perfectly except I'm not living in the north. My car engine is in perfect running condition. My car is too dangerous to drive because of the faulty cross member. I am lucky I had enough sense to take it to a local garage or I could have literally been killed trying to make it 25 miles to my dealership. I was going 40 mph and coming up to a red light I put my foot on the brake and clunk!! it was scary scary!!! I drove directly to my local garage. They examined it on the 10th. They called my husband and I and said you need to see this damage. It is bad! the cross member is rusted on the driver's side of the car and is a hairs breath away from complete failure. The passenger side is fine.

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 to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v279000 (structure, suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 205,000.

When visiting local dealership for a state inspection it was found the rear subframe of my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2wd model xls has rusted completely through. I an internet search it was found that this was a common occurrence and a highly dangerous issue and it would not pass for a safety inspection. It appears from the number of complaints posted on various message boards it is widely known that this inferior component exists in a number of years for this and other models in the Mitsubishi brand. While its was noted in posting that the Mitsubishi dealership recognized this defect as a recall item, it was not showing up in the ntsb safety recall list for my VIN [xxx] . Please advise as to the investigation into this serious component failure and the recall status via return email. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph over a bump in the road, and the front passenger’s side tie rod was fractured due to a corroded cross member, and the vehicle was undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front cross member and tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was included in the NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while making a left turn at 10 mph, the steering wheel jerked violently . The vehicle was stopped and the contact observed that the tire bent inward. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front sub frame, drive axel, lower control arm, ball joint, tire rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

I have been having problems with the wheel turning towards the left. Once I went to firestone and got tires I was told the my suspension is very loose. It is getting more hard to control the steering.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle was wobbling. The tire pressure monitoring system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front subframe was corroded and the front lower control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 141,524.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the front driver's side a-arm separated from the vehicle and the vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the contact's body to slam against the steering wheel. The contact sustained back pains and received medical assistance. Upon towing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the entire subframe was severally corroded. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the subframe was replaced. However, the dealer did not replaced other corroded components. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle began to leak fluids after the repair was completed. The contact stated while driving 35-40 mph and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed but went to the floorboard and failed to respond. The contact engaged the electronic parking brake but it failed to respond. The contact then purposely crashed the passenger's side of the vehicle into the guard rail in order to stop the vehicle. The driver's air bag exploded, propelling burning chemicals that burned the contact's left arm. The contact did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Our 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has several rotted out holes the size of half dollar coins in our crossmember which is connected to the control arms and it is making a loud banging sound when we hit any bumps.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 mph, the driver and passenger front suspension collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the sub frame rusted and caused the engine cradle to fracture due to the rust. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Ah.

My son only weeks ago was given his mother's 2007 Outlander as an upgrade to his former vehicle. Days ago, he found pieces of the sub frame breaking off underneath after hearing an odd noise during operation. This vehicle was purchased new in 2007 in omaha, ne. Mitsubishi's recall for sub frame corrosion does not include vehicles purchased in nebraska as it isn't in the narrowly defined "salt belt" (although iowa is included). If you have never been to omaha, ne during the winter you would know that the city puts as much salt and salt brine on the roads as anywhere else in the nation--winter weather, I. E. Snow and ice-- in omaha is severe. Vehicles that are operated regularly in the omaha area rust prematurely and that is a fact. This vehicle is now unsafe to drive and the value is probably near zero but Mitsubishi will not cover the cost to repair. The NHTSA should extend the sub frame recall to other states where the use of road salt is extensive I. E. Nebraska, colorado, utah, etc. . . This is a travesty and should be rectified immediately before someone is severely injured or killed driving these vehicles.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v458000 (suspension) and 16v791000 (visibility); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v791000 (visibility), 14v564000 (exterior lighting), and 16v458000(suspension). The contact was unable to get the recalls completed due to the hours of operation of the dealer and the distance needed to be traveled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 16v791000 (visibility). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 14v564000(exterior lighting) and 16v458000 (suspension).

Recall issued August 2016 for possible corrosion on cross member. Vehicle taken to dealer, inspected, anti rust agent applied to cross member. On subsequent visits to two independent garages for service we were advised of severe corrosion of under carriage, steering parts, and suspension. The first visit was in October 2016, second visit in February, 2017. It is evident the work done by the dealer was unsatisfactory. The cross member and related parts affected by this corrosion need to be replaced. And steering, supension.

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 a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in asheville, nc that the recall on the wipers did not cover the faulty etacs, "which is a common repair on 06-11 Mitsubishis. " he was more than happy to give me a quote for more than $1,000 to replace the defective etacs. We've replaced coil springs that snapped in two as I pulled out from my driveway with my children in tow - not covered by the recall because the mileage on the vehicle was 3,800 miles over Mitsubishi's pre-set mileage limit. I have had numerous problems out of the vehicle: coil springs snapped in two, etacs failure, (still) non-functioning windshield wipers, corroded/rotted exhaust that cost nearly $1,000 to repair - not replace but to repair -, electrical failures related to headlights/interior lights/bluetooth/cruise control, and severe cross member corrosion. I have reached out to Mitsubishi motors several times since purchasing the vehicle, and other than speaking to extremely rude representatives three times by phone, no one has ever responded to me about my concerns. Most concerning right now: the anti-corrosion that was applied by the Mitsubishi dealership should have been a complete replacement of the front and back subframes, as both are completely rotten and crumbling from rust! my daughter had been driving this vehicle with her baby in tow until recently! it is completely unacceptable that Mitsubishi motors has not been held accountable and forced to fix these issues!.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact was advised of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v791000 (visibility) and 16v458000 (suspension) associated with the vehicle. When the vehicle was in the park position, the contact was unable to shift into drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v791000 (visibility) and 16v458000 (suspension). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v791000 and 16v458000 (visibility/wiper, suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Received recall notice dated August 2016. Had vehicle inspected by our personal mechanic and told it was unsafe to drive (we are in a "cold weather state", namely, we are in chicago, IL). Still no notice from Mitsubishi that parts are available. Have not driven this vehicle since mid-August. Called Mitsubishi customer service sept. 30 and was told that parts are still not widely available. Called nearest Mitsubishi dealer and soonest appointment I could get is October 31! and there is no guarantee that parts will be available by then!! the letter says that, "mmna is making every effort to obtain these parts as quickly as possible, and will contact you again by mail with a follow-up recall notice when remedy parts are available. " it's already been more than a month since we received the initial notice, had our car inspected by our mechanic and told that it was unsafe to drive. We have to wait another month before the dealer will even allow us to bring the car in. Today (sept. 30) the service technician at the dealership told me they've only been able to completed 6 or 7 repairs because they can't get parts. As a consumer, it appears that Mitsubishi motors north America isn't doing enough to remedy this recall in a timely manner. With a serious safety concern like the possibility of "loss of vehicle control and a potential collision" that could result in not only serious injury or even death to the passengers in the Mitsubishi, but to other drivers and/or pedestrians, I would think that mmna would be doing everything they could to make these replacementn parts available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I was driving at approximately 5mph braking to take a left hand turn when I heard a loud clunk and came to an abrupt stop. After existing the vehicle it appears my front suspension had snapped and my drivers side tire was pushed into the quarter panel hindering my drivers side door and my passenger tire was pointing to the right. After getting it towed to the nearest auto body place, I was informed that the front sub frame snapped due to rust. I am the original owner who has performed all maintenance items, it has been garage kept for 7 out of the 9 years of owning the vehicle. I would hate to see how fast this vehicle would have failed if I did not perform any maintenance on it. What is very troubling is the car is only 9 years old and the night before I was traveling on the highway at 70mph with my 4 kids in the vehicle. If this would have snapped on the highway we would have been lucky to survive because I had zero steering capabilities.

When operating said vehicle, there was a loud bang from the left front. Upon inspection, it was determined the left front spring had cracked. Vehicle had to be towed to nearest shop for repair. We later found out there was warranty extension for this part. However we were not notified by Mitsubishi of this known defect. We contacted Mitsubishi numerous times seeking reimbursement since part failed under warranty. They refused to pay. We met all of the rules as specified under the warranty extension notice. Mitsubishi failed to pay for this known failed part. I tried several times to determine why we were not notified of this issue. Mitsubishi offered no help.

The yoke that is part of the frame that holds up the front steering assembly rusted through and does not support the steering assembly the way it should. The car is only 7-1/2 years old and this should not have failed. There were only two replacements to be found in the country. One was a used one from the"south" somewhere, and the second a new one from a Mitsubishi warehouse in California. The estimate for repair is about $1400. The dealer I purchased the car from was no help. It seems that since there are very few replacement parts in the u. S. This may be a wide spread problem for these vehicle. The replacement part is used on several model years of this vehicle.

Leaving parking spot, bang sound, then a clunking as I turned out. Driver's side coil spring snapped in two places. Now in three pieces. Dealer only part and hard to find. Bought car new.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off completely. The vehicle restarted, but would shut off again each time the brake was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of failure. The current mileage is 4,200 and failure mileage was 4,100. The consumers wife applied the brakes, but when she did the vehicle stopped abruptly and the engine shut down at the same time. When she restarted the vehicle, it hopped rather than rolling smoothly and the brakes locked up again without the engine shutting down. The brakes worked fine the first two times, then when the brakes were applied for the third time, they locked up and the engine shut down again. The dealer informed the consumer that problem maybe an abs ecu malfunction possibly in conjunction with the esc. The consumer also stated there was a problem with the left front suspension or bearing. Updated 06/08/07.

Loud knocking noise when making a sharp turn, such as turning into a parking spot.