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2007 MITSUBISHI Outlander

9 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14V564000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your brake light switch might be faulty, which means your brake lights might not turn on when you press the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights aren't working, other drivers won't know you're slowing down or stopping, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
A dealership will replace the brake light switch with a new one at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.
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Critical #14V366000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's power steering system has a potential problem with a hose that supplies power steering fluid. This hose is in a part called the 6-speed automatic transmission.
Risk if Unfixed
If this hose leaks, you might lose power steering assistance, which could make it harder to steer and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will fix the problem for free by replacing the power steering hose and a related tube at a dealership. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you can contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.
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Critical #14V365000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's transfer case, which helps power 4-wheel drive, might have a faulty oil seal that could come loose during service.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could cause your transmission to shift poorly or even stop working, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will notify you and replace the transfer case assembly for free, so you shouldn't need to pay anything to fix this issue.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-005.
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Critical #08V680000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake light switch might not turn on your brake lights when you press the brake pedal, which could make it harder for other drivers to see when you're stopping.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights don't come on when you're braking, other drivers might not notice you're slowing down, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the brake light switch at no cost to you, and the recall is expected to start in February 2009.
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Original — What Happened
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 21,493 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LED TYPE STOP LAMPS AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE STOP LAMPS TO NOT ILLUMINATE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WILL NOT PROVIDE WARNING TO FOLLOWING TRAFFIC AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
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High Priority #16V458000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's front lower control arm is a metal rod that helps keep your front wheels stable. In some 2002-2013 Mitsubishi models, road salt can cause the metal to corrode and detach.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm detaches, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash, especially on slippery roads.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will inspect the front cross member and apply a protective coating or replace it with a new one that's resistant to corrosion – at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
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Moderate #18V071000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's sunroof glass may detach from its assembly, posing a hazard to other drivers on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof glass breaks loose while driving, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will replace your sunroof glass assembly for free, and you'll be notified when the repair is ready at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
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Moderate #17V461000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2007-2013 Outlander's wiper motor might be prone to water damage, which could cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper motor fails, you might lose visibility while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll be notified, and the dealership will replace the wiper motor free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
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Moderate #16V791000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper linkages may be at risk of corroding due to water getting between the hood and windshield, which could cause the wipers to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If your wipers stop working, it could reduce your visibility while driving, making it more likely that you'll be involved in a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a notification, and the dealership will fix your vehicle for free by replacing the wiper link ball joint boot and inspecting and replacing the wiper motor crank arm if necessary.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
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Low Priority #08V094000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's seat harness is located on the floorboard underneath the carpet, which is a problem because it can get wet and corrode.
Risk if Unfixed
If you get snow with salt on your feet and it melts, it can cause a fire by allowing electricity to flow through the harness and heat it up.
Free Fix
We'll move the harness to a safe place above the carpet, so it can't get wet and cause any problems. This service is free, and you can contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 5,400 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ELECTRIC POWER SEAT, THE FLOOR HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE POWER SEAT IS PLACED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORBOARD UNDERNEATH THE CARPETING (VEHICLES WITH POWER SEATS ALREADY HAVE THE HARNESS ELEVATED). IF A VEHICLE OCCUPANT ENTERS THE VEHICLE WITH A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SNOW ON THEIR FEET CONTAINING ROAD SALT, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MELTED SNOW MIXTURE TO SOAK THE CARPET AND ALLOW THE SALT-WATER SOLUTION TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE UNUSED POWER SEAT HARNESS CONNECTOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE CONNECTOR TERMINAL MAY CORRODE AND ALLOW CURRENT TO FLOW, RESULTING IN THE GRADUAL HEATING AND MELTING OF THE CONNECTOR AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FLOOR HARNESS FROM BENEATH BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS TO ABOVE THE CARPET AND AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOORBOARD TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH ANY FUTURE MELT SOLUTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
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Browse by Component

VISIBILITY
3 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other MITSUBISHI Outlander Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
8 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
8 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
12 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
4 recalls
2003
6 recalls

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