2003 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle came to an immediate stop and did not return to normal operation. The contact noticed that the front control arm had detached. No warning light was illuminated. The contact researched…”
filed Aug 27, 2024
“Rear control arms are rusted through, there was a recall for the front and had the repairs done. The front control arm recall was due to poor rust proofing during manufacturing. The rear has the same problem. Cannot realign rear wheels and rear sway bar bracket broke free entirely. Vehicle is now…”
filed Dec 4, 2019
“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…”
filed Nov 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross…Campaign 16V458000 · Jun 23, 2016
Related service bulletins
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.
TSB 21 34 001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.
TSB-21-34-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2021
Suspension problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Outlander | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 Outlander | 14 | 7% |
| 2020 Outlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Outlander | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Outlander | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Outlander | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 Outlander | 4 | 7% |
| 2010 Outlander | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 Outlander | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 Outlander | 10 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.