2004 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the front subframe detached. The contact stated that the driver’s side front wheel was pointing outwards. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V458000 (Suspension) however…”
filed Aug 25, 2022
“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…”
filed Oct 5, 2021
“The front control arm where it bolts to the k frame rusted away completly resulting in the front drivers tire to come off. Was in a get in go parking lot turning when this happened luckly no one was hurt.”
filed Oct 29, 2020
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, 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 | 2 | 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 2004 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.