Seat Belt Problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander owners have reported 57 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (53 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mitsubishi Outlander


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

The Seat Belt problem

The seat belts are much slower to retract than with other cars, including our 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander we also own. My wife has had the front passenger seat belt get stuck in the door at least 3 times (likely more) which has required us to make multiple stops at the dealership to fix it.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 45 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes, but could not stop the vehicle in time. As a result, he rear ended another vehicle. The contact stated that his seat belt failed to restrain him and he struck the steering wheel and sun   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

- contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, for which he had to replace the rear lower suspension arm 4 times. First time it was at 30,000 miles, second time at 48,000 miles, and the third time at 89,000 miles, and currently at 106,000 miles.   Read details...




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