Steering Related Problems of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Steering Fluid problems
1
Steering problems
1

Power Steering Fluid problem #1

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the power steering would suddenly malfunction and the steering wheel would become very difficult to turn. While inspecting the vehicle the contact discovered that power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informedthat the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 14v366000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 58,000. Jft.

Steering problem #2

Faulty clock spring in my steering wheel which can cause the air bag to not deploy if or when this vehicle is in an accident.


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