Major Problems with 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 155000 miles

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander STEERING Victims: 1

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1 Mileage: 39000 miles

Browse 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander complaints by category

Problems with SUSPENSION, BODY and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Outlander owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SUSPENSION
the outlander has the tendency to drift to the left. a quick check on the website revealed many car owners...
12
~ 59715 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
slammed my front drivers side into a cement column in a parking lot. my airbag did not deploy. no major...
7
~ 174472 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia) 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) the headlamp lenses on my mitsubishi outlander...
4
~ 24500 miles
AIR BAGS
on 10/17/04 i was was rear ended. the car spun around and the air bags did not open. model mitshubishi
4
~ 150755 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
upon light acceleration without engaging a gear change engine? will lose compression/power tach fall 500-700 rps as speedometer rises. engine...
4
~ 13396 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
upon light acceleration without engaging a gear change engine? will lose compression/power tach fall 500-700 rps as speedometer rises. engine...
3
~ 28067 miles
STEERING
(1) steering is loose. vehicle would drift either to the left or right. excessive vibration even though the defect did...
3
~ 667 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
2004 mitsubishi outlander. consumer writes in regards to corrosion recall notice instruction issues - dealership applied corrosion spray to front
2
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi outlander. upon depressing the brake pedal the engine stalled. in addition the gauging...
2
~ 52500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi outlander. upon depressing the brake pedal the engine stalled. in addition the gauging...
2
~ 124000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
both airbags failed to deploy properly. froth passenger sealbelt unbuckled upon crash impact. *tr...
2
~ 53900 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi outlander. while attempting to park the vehicle it spontaneously accelerated to 80 mph. the...
2
~ 307500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
several problems with 2004 mistsubish outlander. all fixed under warranty except latest problem. car won't run. had to tow to...
2
~ 59228 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
several problems with 2004 mistsubish outlander. all fixed under warranty except latest problem. car won't run. had to tow to...
2
~ 59228 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION
dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds a wobbling sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle....
2
~ 60000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
upon light acceleration without engaging a gear change engine? will lose compression/power tach fall 500-700 rps as speedometer rises. engine...
2
~ 250 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
2004 mitsubishi outlander. consumer writes in regards to corrosion recall notice instruction issues - dealership applied corrosion spray to front
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi outlander. the contact stated that after refueling fuel fumes started to emit into...
1
~ 69000 miles
SEAT BELTS
both airbags failed to deploy properly. froth passenger sealbelt unbuckled upon crash impact. *tr...
1
~ 50300 miles
VISIBILITY
i have a 2004 outlander an i have many thing wrong like the heater knob broke off the back windows...
1
~ 69156 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
in a driver's side collision my side air bag did not deploy. *tr...
1
~ 39000 miles
EQUIPMENT
several problems with 2004 mistsubish outlander. all fixed under warranty except latest problem. car won't run. had to tow to...
1
~ 49300 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
both headlights on our 2004 mitsubishi outlander are cracked in a similar pattern bottom outer corner to upper inside corner...
1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
dt*: the contact stated after pulling the rear drivers side seat belt all the way out a five inch tear...
1
~ 20500 miles
UNIT > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
failure of turn signal / emergency hazard lights. relay switch burned out. car has 39000 miles and is 20 months...
1
~ 39000 miles
TIRES
i was driving my wife's 2004 mitsubishi outlander to the airport last night to pick up my kids. while driving...
1
~ 22000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
upon light acceleration without engaging a gear change engine? will lose compression/power tach fall 500-700 rps as speedometer rises. engine...
1
~ 500 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
consumer complained about a steering problem. the steering is pulling to the right. *ak...
1
~ 200 miles

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