Suspension Problems of Mitsubishi Outlander - part 2

The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 20v279000 (structure, suspension) however, the contact was unable to schedule the recall repair because she was unable to get a response from the dealer. The contact stated while driving 45-50 mph, she heard an abnormal loud sound coming from underneath of the vehicle. The automatic braking system warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the driver’s side front wheel was facing sideways. The contact stated the vehicle was towed out of the highway. Then, the vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lower control arm was severely corroded and had fractured. The manufacturer and the dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

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Our 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has several rotted out holes the size of half dollar coins in our crossmember which is connected to the control arms and it is making a loud banging sound when we hit any bumps.

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The cross member is rusted through with holes in it. Dangerous to drive.

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Mitsubishi has a limited recall for rusted crossmembers on 2008+ Outlander sports from certain states that used salt to treat snow. My daughter's 2008 Outlander has always been registered in satellite beach, FL, a very salty atmosphere. The front wheels wobble on acceleration and rapid deceleration because the crossmember is severely rusted - caused by the beachside salty location. It's unsafe to drive as the suspension components may break loose at any time. The NHTSA campaign no. 20v280000 should include salty, beachside locations like satellite beach. It is obviously a safety issue very similar to what NHTSA already acted on.

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The car is a Mitsubishi Outlander e. S 2008 with 42000 miles on it ,and the transmission is not shifting. I contacted Mitsubishi motors but since 10 years passed nothing could be done. I had been surfing internet and there are too many issues related to this type vehicles.

On December 23, 2020 I was driving aprx 30 mph. I break to go over a train track bringing my speed to roughly 20mph. I heard a noise that sounded like metal but I figured it was from the train tracks. There was a wide bend a few feet up the way. I get my speed to 40mph and start going around the bend. I slow down and try turning to turn the wheel. I could turn the wheel but the car was not moving in the direction I was turning. I press the break but I began to hydroplane causing me and my 3 children to crash into a huge ditch drain. Upon farther inspection the tower identified the cause of the accident was my wheel alignment. My wheels were not pointing the same direction meaning something with the steering broke (possibly the noise I heard. ) I have researched since this day and found that other people have had the same issues with their Outlanders starting in 2008.

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The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not immediately stop, causing the stopping distance to become extended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer abeloff kia located at 1169 n 9th st, stroudsburg, PA 18360 who diagnosed that the brake caliper was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedy. Additionally, while turning a loud sound was coming from both the front and the rear axles. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000. The VIN was invalid.

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The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v144000 (suspension, structure), 20v741000 (parking brake) and 20v279000 (structure, suspension) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to matthews auto group (3721 vestal rd, vestal, NY 13850, (607)584-5354) where it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The vehicle has extreme rust and corrosion. Car was service under the manufacturer recall on September 05, 2020. The subframe crossmember has rusted so bad that it is a safety hazard. On my paperwork from the dealership it stated that anti-corrosion aerosol was applied with nox rust 712am. It also stated that the recall passed inspection. How is that possible and it's falling apart. The dealership it was taken to was south suburban in matteson, IL. Car is not safe to drive because of possibility of frame coming loose from the body of vehicle.

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I received a recall notice from Mitsubishi related to a cross member of the frame. There was a problem with the vehicle and I took it in for service and they discovered a corrosion issue which I had they service garage fix and I paid for the repair. Mitsubishi is denying the claim because they say that there was no deflection of the cross member. There was no deflection of the cross member because I had it repaired before Mitsubishi's recall notice. I would like to be reimbursed for $358. 51 the cost of the repair per the recall notice. The repair notice is and the repair invoice are attached.

The entire undercarriage is rusted out, it was taken to ricart near columbus ohio where they simply sprayed an anti rust coating over the existing rust. There is now rusted holes and the vehicle has spun out driving in straight due to control arm issues and whatever else. The vehicle is not believed to be road safe and needs to be addressed.

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My vehicle has had over 10 recalls but Mitsubishi has refused to properly fix any of the problems. I will attach a photo of the control arms and certain parts and recalls they cleared, and sent me on my way with. Now there is full suspension damage. Tire damage. And an entire list of other recalls that were never fixed by Mitsubishi. Also airbag light, incorrect gas level. Windshield fluid leaking, and more. My front tire is about to fly off. There are problems with the struts. And no mechanic wants to touch it due to a strut recall and can’t even buy struts anywhere for my car. They have been taken off the market completely. I have a 8 year old child in this car. And both of our lives at risk. I have brought it to several mechanics and they are in shock at the damage and how we have survived. I have had to pay with my own money for certain repairs because Mitsubishi said “everything looks fine” and sent me on my way. And now refuse to open a claim and pay it back. Or fix all the damage it has caused since the first control arm problem. I can get receipts and invoices together. But honestly the entire car is a huge liability and needs an immediate solution!.

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While having exhaust work done on my 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in March of 2020, it was discovered that the front crossmember is rusted completely through. This vehicle has the 2. 4l 4-cylinder engine. There was apparently a recall involving v6 Outlanders for this issue, but none for the 4-cylinder model for what appears to be exactly the same problem.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, she lost control of the vehicle without warning at hit another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent body shop where she was informed that her lower control was the cause of the failure; she was given an estimate for the repair. Months after the accident, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 20v279000(structure, suspension) which she linked to her failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. Jo.

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Rear subframe rusted through while moving slowly in driveway causing the driver's side rear wheel to misalign, making the car unable to move. Car was towed to repair shop where rear subframe was replaced.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 mph, the driver and passenger front suspension collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the sub frame rusted and caused the engine cradle to fracture due to the rust. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Ah.

This model vehicle has a bad design flaw that Mitsubishi refuses to acknowledge. The location of the air conditioner discharge causes water to drip directly onto the sub frame below. This dripping corroded a hole through my sub frame deeming it structurally unsound and unsafe to drive, and caused it failed my state inspection. My local dealer and Mitsubishi both refused to cover the cost of replacing the part since no recall currently exists. I ended up getting a used part from a local shop for half the cost of what the dealer quoted me. I also had the mechanic jury rig an ac discharge tube extension to direct the water away from the sub frame so it wouldn't keep happening. Had my state inspector not caught this corrosion, I would be still driving the unsafe vehicle. A compromised sub frame could result in numerous failures that could cause an accident. I was lucky it did not get to that point. It is clear the corrosion is a direct result of the ac discharge, rather than normal wear and tear. The rest of the sub frame and suspension through out the vehicle does not have anywhere near the level or corrosion that is directly below the ac discharge tube. Google searching this problem makes it clear I am not the only one. There are other models of Outlanders and Outlander sports that seem to have the same issue. This needs to be investigated so a recall can be issued for all models with this design.

Mitsubishi Outlander se front subframe crossmember cradle has corroded and will not pass inspection. The cradle is where the steering attaches and raises a safety concern should the cradle break due to the corrosion. There are many Mitsubishi vehicles that have a recall on this condition, but for some reason this vehicle is not included.

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Corrosion and major rust on the frame and suspension especially on the driver's side front wheel. Parts of frame and suspension just started falling off. Very similar to the problems seen on the Outlander of the same year but different size engine.

Car taken to dealership, anderson Mitsubishi, 8162790354), January 2017, for NHTSA recall 16v458. Crossmember not replaced or rust treated. Crossmember failed 4-20-2019. Repaired at my expense $2161. 70. Made claim for reimbursement through Mitsubishi dealer and Mitsubishi of north America. Have a Mitsubishi file number 1273442836. Mitsubishi of na has verbally agreed to settle, but has not contacted me since August of 2019. I have not been able to get my calls returned since. The crossmember broke while my wife was driving on city streets which caused the car to veer into oncoming traffic lane, without accident. Car was towed and repaired at my expense. I need help getting my reimbursement paid. I am the original owner of the car.

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My son only weeks ago was given his mother's 2007 Outlander as an upgrade to his former vehicle. Days ago, he found pieces of the sub frame breaking off underneath after hearing an odd noise during operation. This vehicle was purchased new in 2007 in omaha, ne. Mitsubishi's recall for sub frame corrosion does not include vehicles purchased in nebraska as it isn't in the narrowly defined "salt belt" (although iowa is included). If you have never been to omaha, ne during the winter you would know that the city puts as much salt and salt brine on the roads as anywhere else in the nation--winter weather, I. E. Snow and ice-- in omaha is severe. Vehicles that are operated regularly in the omaha area rust prematurely and that is a fact. This vehicle is now unsafe to drive and the value is probably near zero but Mitsubishi will not cover the cost to repair. The NHTSA should extend the sub frame recall to other states where the use of road salt is extensive I. E. Nebraska, colorado, utah, etc. . . This is a travesty and should be rectified immediately before someone is severely injured or killed driving these vehicles.

Cross member rusted through - unsafe to drive - had it fixed in March 2019 and Mitsubishi will not reimburse me for the out of pocket costs before the recall was issued July 2020.

Noticed that the crossmember has rotted away at the weld and not safe to drive. All other components are ok. There is a recall for 2008 v6 models for the corrosion, but not for 2008 4 cyl?? it uses the same defective parts back in 2008.

The transmission jerks when you change from driving in reverse to drive. The rear passenger wheel feels loose after going over minor bumps.

I had a recall schedule an appoint with Mitsubishi dealer in des moines, IA * went to my appt today 10-25 and was told they cannot do the recall because the computer they need to reset the software is down. No call or offer to give me a loan car due to the saftey issue of the recall. I do not think that any dealership should take recalls and saftey issues with the recalls the lightly. Thank you.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while the vehicle was operated at various speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken jerry's Mitsubishi located 1906 e joppa rd, parkville, MD where it was diagnosed that bearing in the drive axle was defective and recommended it be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Kh.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving various speeds, the rear of the vehicle would wobble. The vehicle was taken to daytona Mitsubishi (located at 510 n nova rd, daytona beach, FL 32114), but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the vehicle was taken to the same dealer a few years ago for the same failure. The dealer diagnosed that a flat spot from the tire caused the failure. The dealer performed an alignment, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving approximately 20 mph and making a left turn, the steering malfunctioned and the vehicle would not turn. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the two front wheels were positioned in opposite directions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front cross member had fractured due to rusting. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.

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Cross member recall. Taking too long for schaller to perform repair/recall work.

1. Speed control: our family Outlander has had some issues following our purchase, and I was assured that the hesitation when depressing the accelerator was just a product of the cvt transmission. It’s something we have just learned to deal with given the information we were provided with. It has put us in a bad position with countless near misses over the years when needing to merge, and the annoying stall that happens when accelerating after a stop sign or red light. We have just moved from the midwest to phoenix(car only has 30k miles), and the hesitation and stalling is worse than ever. Even with a 3/4 depress on the accelerator, the notion of movement correlating with the amount of gas given is an eon apart. I must also mention that there are times that the car releases like a race car as well, but with minimal pressure on the accelerator. It seems like it’s an obvious programming issue or maybe just a few bad relays. I’m hoping there is a light at the end of the tunnel for this one. 2. Suspension: our vehicle has sounded like it has had major issues since the beginning, but was told it was normal. The car has always made a loud clunk when reversing after a first of the day start. It is then followed up after warming up with a clunk in the front seats center below us, and while turning in either direction. Hitting any minor bump on a highway while on any mild curve also causes the vehicle to jump a few feet over by itself. It’s frightening judging just how the car will grip after it’s roll. The only remedy is to decelerate under the speed limit during any curve to avoid the situation all together. I’m not sure I’d ever purchase a Mitsubishi again, as I’m only scratching the surface with mechanical defects. I would be happy to finally get some answers on how this was left in the dark so long. It’s comforting knowing friends and family dealing with the same problems. Thanks you, and warm regards! edward j yonushatis ii.

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My 2014, Mitsubishi Outlander sport, feels like it's wobbling and I hear a clunking noise then I press on my brakes, the noise gets louder when it slows down. I had it inspected and they changed two of the rotors in August, so I thought that would help, but it didn't it still doing the same thing. I checked my VIN # on the Mitsubishi website and it states there are no recalls for my car. It's beginning to get a bit scary!.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v458000 (suspension) and 16v791000 (visibility); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v791000 (visibility), 14v564000 (exterior lighting), and 16v458000(suspension). The contact was unable to get the recalls completed due to the hours of operation of the dealer and the distance needed to be traveled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 16v791000 (visibility). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 14v564000(exterior lighting) and 16v458000 (suspension).

Recall issued August 2016 for possible corrosion on cross member. Vehicle taken to dealer, inspected, anti rust agent applied to cross member. On subsequent visits to two independent garages for service we were advised of severe corrosion of under carriage, steering parts, and suspension. The first visit was in October 2016, second visit in February, 2017. It is evident the work done by the dealer was unsatisfactory. The cross member and related parts affected by this corrosion need to be replaced. And steering, supension.

The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the rear suspension and cross member were corroded. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that a travel-arm hubbering was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.