2006 Mitsubishi Outlander problems & reliability
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 33% |
| Suspension | 6 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 19% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% |
| Structure | 2 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Control arm became unattached losing ability to steer and cracking the subframe on the front driver side.”
Suspension · filed Mar 18, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 65 mph, the driver's side control arm snapped in half without warning. The control arm collapsed on both front tires, which caused the vehicle to immediately halt. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the…”
Suspension · filed Oct 24, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 25 mph, the front cross member failed and damaged the exhaust system, the lower control assembly, the steering assembly, the front axle, the stability control, and the shaft assembly. The vehicle was towed to peruzzi mitsubishi (130 lincoln highway…”
Suspension · filed Feb 6, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
35 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. The 10 most recent:
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2023
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of…
TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2023
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
TECH TALK 271 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 2022
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
TECH TALK 270 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 10, 2022
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2022
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the…
TSB-22-52A-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 3, 2022
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a…
TSB-22-52A-001RE · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2022
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
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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