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2009 MITSUBISHI Outlander VISIBILITY Recalls

4 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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

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VISIBILITY Safety Recalls

Moderate #18V071000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The sunroof glass in your vehicle is the clear panel that lets sunlight in. In some 2007-2010 Outlanders, 2008-2010 Lancers, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolutions, and 2010 Lancer Sportbacks, the glass can break free from its frame while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof glass breaks free while you're driving, it could become a hazard on the road and cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the sunroof glass assembly for free. You don't need to pay a thing for the repair.
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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
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The wiper motor in your Outlander is the part that powers your windshield wipers. In some 2007-2013 models, water can seep into the motor and cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper motor fails, you'll lose visibility while driving, making it harder to see the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty wiper motor with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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
The wiper linkages in your Outlander are the parts that attach your windshield wipers to the front of the car. Over time, water can seep between the hood and windshield and cause the joints to corrode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper linkages corrode and fail, your windshield wipers might stop working while you're driving. This could reduce your visibility and increase your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will inspect the wiper linkages and replace the rubber boot to keep water out, as well as check the wiper motor crank arm for any play and replace it if necessary – all at no cost to you.
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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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Moderate #15V233000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's blower motor, which is responsible for blowing air through the defroster and heater, might not be working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the blower motor fails, it could reduce visibility on your windshield, making it harder to see while driving and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will replace the blower motor free of charge at a dealership, so you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
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Other MITSUBISHI Outlander 2009 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
STRUCTURE
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
2008
12 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
4 recalls
2003
6 recalls

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