general problems of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander

Four problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander based on all problems reported for the 2009 Outlander.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2026

I was driving home from work and I came upon a red light as I was slowing down the car started jilting as I went to take off I started jilting again but then smoothed out. The check engine light, abs brake light and speed traction off light came on. They just all popped on. At the next light it did the same thing , it started to shutter and loss of power on taking off. It was sputtery at the same time which could have caused an accident! I finally make it home in about an hour later I had to run out to the store to get a couple things. I put it in reverse and it started to jitter again so I put it in park I checked all the fluids everything was fine don't know why the lights were on. Again I put it in reverse go to pull out of my driveway it starts to jitter. I put it in drive very slow getting up to movement. I slowed to stop at a light and it stalls out right in the middle of the intersection I try to start it back up , it does but now it just will not go anywhere!! there was no warning no loud bangs, pops, or squeals, no loud anything it just stopped. It will engage in each gear but refuses to go anywhere. It feels like it wants to go but it's just not going. This is very dangerous I could have gotten in a serious accident being in the middle of the intersection like that. This problem needs to be fixed upon looking on many forums and internet sites this seems to be a very common issue with the cvt or the 2009 or any Outlander for that matter. My car was made in japan I guess because the VIN starts with j I'm not sure of how to get any recalls from there or if that matters. I'm not sure the history on my vehicle neither or where it was registered last. I wish I knew when and where the repairs have been done for the recalls that my vehicle may have had. My car is doing exactly what the recalls were for; mmns's number sr-15-002 in June 15th 2015 and also mmna's number sr-18-001 I did change both cvt filters and fluid also the oil and oil filter. Still nothing.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2019

I received a recall on my son's 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander for drive belt auto tensioner and sunroof glass. I have made 6 calls to their service department of brandon, FL Mitsubishi and always get told a service advisor will call me back and I have not recieved a call back. I also made 1 call to the service manager. I left voicemail with the information and to call me back. I have recieved no callback. Brandon Mitsubishi 9915 e adamo dr brandon, FL 33619 813-285-7783.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2017

Upon inspection, discovered that unused compact spare tire wheel was severely rusted and corroded and spare tire deflated & not holding air pressure and unusable. Bolt holes and mounting surfaces so rusty that mounting may be unsafe. Spare tire mounts underneath vehicle and is subject to rain, road salt and debris.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2016

I've checked everything that I could and my car still shakes a lot when I'm driving and when I am stopped it shakes even more. Every time I press on the gas it jumps up and it kind of feels like it slides. I took it for a free inspection and they said everything was ok but something is not right I can feel it when I drive.


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