2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, 6% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.
“I have a 2004 Outlander an I have many thing wrong like the heater knob broke off the back windows fell but my major concern is the service engine light will come on an ill lose the throttle. In traffic this is pretty scary. Everything about the car is tip top. 80,000 miles never had any major problems till this, I've done the gas clicking thing to the gas cap. All the fluids are full and the only way I can get power back is by turning the truck off an on 5 times to rest the computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10276522, filed 2009-07, 69,156 miles“Several problems with 2004 mistsubish Outlander. All fixed under warranty, except latest problem. Car won't run. Had to tow to dealership. Car shakes and engine cuts completely out. Dealership not cooperating, fixed the wrong thing, engine still cuts out/stalls, now saying I overfilled the gas tank, ruining the charcoal fuel canister. This is not covered under warranty?! There has to be another reason this happened. I have never overfilled or topped off my gas. I think they messed it up, or perhaps the gauges are wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10182051, filed 2007-02, 49,300 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel fumes started to emit into the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was a gas leakage. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 10/03/12 the consumer stated the vehicle leaked gas and omit gas fumes from the gas tank. Updated 10/05/2012”
NHTSA complaint #10473949, filed 2012-09, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 | 28 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
20 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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