2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.

20052007
Complaints
25
per 10K Sold
21.8
US Sales
11,493
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:95,633 mi
#26 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:119,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#34 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,633
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,000
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~194,674 vehicles.

16V458000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~194,674 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander has 25 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (7 complaints, avg 95,633 mi); Suspension Failures (6 complaints, avg 119,000 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 106,418 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 194,674 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Outlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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