Steering Problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander owners have reported 80 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering linkages (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

The Steering problem

I was driving my vehicle, the roads were snowy so was traveling slowly. I attempted to slow down a little more, when I pushed on the brake there was absolutely no response, usually you can feel and even hear the brakes (abs) functioning, there was nothing.   Read details...

The Steering Linkages problem

Drifts to right-been back 4 times for this- now last time they say nothing is wrong and it no longer drifts-as I drove out of dealer I let go of wheel and off it goes to the right. . . Again. .   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

I had owned my Outlander for just over a week and was attempting a normal left hand turn. My long-sleeve, cuffed shirt became caught on the lower portion of the right paddle shifter. As I attempted to straighten the car from the turn, the wheel turned and pulled my stuck right arm into an opening   Read details...

The Steering Rack problem

Vehicle in for second repair of steering rack. First time the rack was replaced. Requested replacement again. Very rare failure, yet twice within 30 k miles? there is a variable pulsing and unequal pressure within the steering rack hydraulics. First instance 16000, second 31k miles.   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

The steering column area of my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS makes clicking noises when driven during warm temperatures (only during warm or hot weather, not during the winter). Noises occur when the steering wheel is turned and the dealer indicated that this sounds like a clock spring problem.   Read details...




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