Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, there was an abnormal loud clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle near the driver's feet. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact attempted to move the vehicle and noticed that the left wheel had seized. The contact stated that the tire was cambered in and resting on the front fender. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the control arm detached from extreme corrosion. The contact was also informed that the subframe was also corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

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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.

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Received recall documentation in August 2020, called to get information (spoke to amber). Told to call and make an appointment to get the recall taken care of. Called and got an appointment for September 26, 2020 at 8am at 165 Lincoln highway, fairless hills PA 19030. On September 25, I receive a call that they ran out of the recall parts and have to cancel my appointment, they will call when they're back in stock. I called in November, December and just last week to find out they still haven't received any of the front cross members to replace them (and she said there are several people still waiting). In my recall letter it states " a detached front control arm can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash".

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Service engine light, slow emissions leak. It was at the gas cap. Rust around filler tube. Needed to remove rust so gas cap makes good deal. Slow accelerate with transmission and noise from lower control arm.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 65 mph, the driver's side control arm snapped in half without warning. The control arm collapsed on both front tires, which caused the vehicle to immediately halt. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle would be covered if it were still under warranty. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000(suspension) and associated it with the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. While the vehicle was at schaumburg Mitsubishi (660 east gulf rd, schaumburg, IL) undergoing routine maintenance, it was discovered that both lower control arms and cross members sustained severe rusting and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (structure); however, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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Took my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander xls v-6 to dealership for several recalls including recall no. 16v-458 / sr-16-003 on may 05, 2018. I picked up my vehicle and was told it did not require the cross member replacement and the anti corrosion spray was performed. Around 7:00 pm edt Saturday, March 23, 2019 while entering a exit lane on us 119 northbound at the green road exit, my car made a loud grinding sound and starting pulling very hard to the left and came to an abrupt stop after approximately 10-15 feet. Fortunately, I was entering the turn lane and was slowing down or it could have easily force me into the medium divider or even into oncoming traffic. I could not move the vehicle forward and put my emergency flashers on to avoid being rear ended by oncoming traffic. I was very concerned as I had my 3 year old grand daughter with me and it is a very congested area. I tried to exit the vehicle to see if I could determine what was wrong. The driver door had to be forced open as I later discovered after exiting the vehicle that the from left fender had been pushed back into the door area by the front tire. After a quick inspection it appeared the control arm broke. After removing the tire, it was evident that the cross member had separated from the vehicle due to extreme corrosion causing the loss of control and abrupt stop. This is the exact problem I had taken it into the dealership for the recall and was told mine did not need replaced. I am attaching pictures of the vehicle to show the missing and broken cross member. There is no way this corroded to the failure point since the recall repair was allegedly completed. Further more, if treating the area was supposedly sufficient to prevent further corrosion (as opposed to the replacement of the cross member), this failure should not have taken place. Therefore, every cross member should be replaced!.

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I crashed my car due to the rotting away of my sub frame and control arms, Mitsubishi is not taking responsibility. The car has been sitting at crown Mitsubishi and they only jwant to fix the recall.

While driving along a paved rural road in a moderate left turn at approximately 25 mph the lower left rear control arm detached from the rear cross member. This noticeably affected the handling of the vehicle and caused the tire to contact the body of the vehicle. The rear cross member was found severely rusted.

My front crossmember and control arms were rusted out I pay cash to get it fixed now it's under a recall now my rear cross member in control arms are rusted in Mitsubishi won't fix the car I tried too pay cash and they turn me down the front crossmember was under a recall so the rear crossmember should be under a recall as well the rear is rusty just like how the front was rusty.

The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000(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. Dorsett automotive in terre haute, in refused to perform the repair because the passenger side outer tie rod and lower control arm needed to be repaired before the recall repair could be completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the components had to be repaired before the remedy could be performed. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving unknown speeds, the control arm, ball joint, cross members, and cv axle detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to savannah Mitsubishi (8203 white bluff rd, savannah, GA 31406, phone number: (912) 226-6200) where it was diagnosed that the cross members were corroded through and caused the cv axle, ball joint, and control arm to detach. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would not repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Front cross member corrosion caused driver side lower control arm to detach. Lost control of vehicle at low speed after pulling away from a stop sign. It could have caused a serious accident at higher speed. I have contacted Mitsubishi and although sympathetic, no assistance was offered and I was informed that no applicable recalls or safety notices apply to my VIN, the vehicle is not driveable. Repairs will be costly, perhaps more than it is worth.

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Received a recall for manufacturer recall numbersr-16-009 NHTSA recall number16v791 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary in the event that water drops down through the back side of the front deck garnish (the body piece between the hood and windshield), the front wiper link ball joint may experience excessive moisture and corrode. If this occurs, the resin case of the ball joint will wear prematurely due to the ball joint corrosion and the wiper link may ultimately separate causing the windshield wipers to stop operating. I've been in contact with my local dealer and nothing has been resolved 6 months later I keep being told the parts haven't come in yet. I also received a for a corrosion issue on the lower control arm in August of 2016 same as my other recall no answers for that many months later.

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.

This is a safety recall - control arm has become detached while driving. They are saying it will take more than a month to get it fixed yet refuse to give a car. We have been waiting patiently for our letter that the parts are available and this let to the steering going out while we were driving. - this is not reasonable!.

The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, it was noticed that there had been extensive premature rust and corrosion on the lower control arm and the front sub-frame to the point that the part might fracture. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension), but was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle needed to be towed to the dealer and was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the condition and they provided no solution to get the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I was leaving work and about to get onto the freeway when all of a sudden my car jerked and swerved off the road. I had it towed to a nearby mechanic and he could not believe what he seen. The front control arm was completely rusted and snapped. There is a recall for this on my same exact car, year and everything but Mitsubishi said no recall on my VIN #. Which makes no sense to me cause it is doing the exact same thing as the ones with a recall. The mechanic said I was lucky to not be on the freeway yet when this happened cause I could be dead. Mitsubishi is taking no responsibility for this and I just forked out $1500. 00 to have this fixed. I am contacting the local news to make other people aware of this rust problem.

August 2016 saftey recall defect notice received from Mitsubishi for lower control arm, November 2016 received saftey notice for same defect to be inspected for corrosion. 12/13/16 inspection completed at university motors in morgantown wv. 3 holes found in part related to recall and advised replacement. Free rental denied by dealer. 12/19/16 call to same dealership states recall part on backorder. 12/27/16 Mitsubishi stated parts should be at dealer. Case 1-260610968 Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi retail site shows part available for purchase. Recall warns of risk of potential collision.

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 owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as in NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The dealer stated that the control arm was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.

I took my vehicle in to the dealer twice in 2006 about a "squeak" that I heard from the rear passenger side while driving. The first time a service tech drove the around the neighborhood, but couldn't hear anything. The second time. . . The same and your service department did not check it out on my request. The problem is that I wasn't simply that I was hearing things. At this point, the squeak is so pronounced that it can be heard from the inside and from the outside of the vehicle. I followed due diligence, so to speak, and sought help during the warranty period, but was not helped nor satisfied. On a recent brake inspection at sears, I was told that the suspension was the culprit. I suspected this all along. To date I have again visited my Mitsubishi dealer and they have arrived at a cost to repair and replace the rear upper control arms and both lower bushings. The dealer should have taking care of this a long time ago rather than telling me that they didn't hear anything. On my visit today, I was told that it isn't really a safety issue. In my view, when a vehicle squeaks as though something is coming apart. . . . It is a safety issue. On a recent brake inspection at sears, I was told that the suspension was the culprit. I suspected this all along. To date I have again visited my Mitsubishi dealer and they have arrived at a cost to repair and replace the rear upper control arms and both lower bushings. The dealer should have taking care of this a long time ago rather than telling me that they didn't hear anything. On my visit today, I was told that it isn't really a safety issue. In my view, when a vehicle squeaks as though something is coming apart. . . . It is a safety issue.

: 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.