2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. Upon depressing the brake pedal, the engine stalled. In addition, the gauging system was low. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10781576, filed 2015-10, 105,000 miles“2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle driver side lower control arm / engine cradle malfunction. Consumer seeks reimbursement for lower control arm corrosion recall notice repairs. The consumer stated the on november 20, 2015 the lower control arm on the driver's side of the vehicle broke away from the engine cradle. The driver's side tire snapped back into the wheel well. The consumer contacted the manufacturer for reimbursement but, the manufacturer had not responded. Updated 05/1/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10929089, filed 2017-05Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 | 13 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 12 | 21% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 20 | 14% |
| 2015 | 12 | 23% |
| 2013 | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 19 | 33% |
| 2010 | 12 | 20% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
20 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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