2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.

20062008
Complaints
175
per 10K Sold
75.2
US Sales
23,285
Crashes
10
Fires
5
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

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

#154 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:137,498 mi
Crash-related:2
#214 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:94,394 mi
#311 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:117,004 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Suspension Failures
54
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
137,498
Wipers & Visibility
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
94,394
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
117,004
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
109,450
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,935
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,842
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
92,898
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
3,400
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~488,832 vehicles.

18V071000Sunroof/Moonroof
~56,641 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

17V461000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~100,082 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

16V791000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
~100,082 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

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.

14V564000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
~37,145 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.

14V365000Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) · Automatic Transmission
~5 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.

14V366000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
~203 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander — FAQ

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

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has 175 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 54 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (54 complaints, avg 137,498 mi); Wipers & Visibility (14 complaints, avg 94,394 mi); Steering Defects (11 complaints, avg 117,004 mi). 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 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 109,621 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander include 10 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 5 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 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 488,832 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 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension failures) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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