2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, 10% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 front control arm where it bolts to the k frame rusted away completly resulting in the front drivers tire to come off. Was in a get in go parking lot turning when this happened luckly no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #11367002, filed 2020-10, 141,000 miles“(1) steering is loose. Vehicle would drift either to the left or right. Excessive vibration even though the defect did not cause any accident or need any parts replacement, it is important that the manufacturer do something about it. This is a well-known problem in asia. I am surprised north america is not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10078297, filed 2004-06, 2,000 miles“Vehicle vibrated badly and had a tendency to pull to the right. Very bad accident occurred july 12, 2006. One car accident. My wife was driving home from houston, texas. A woman driving behind her said they had been driving normally, no speeding or weaving, when my wife's Outlander suddenly pulled hard to the right, hit a large curb and flew through the air, landing and rolling on to the side.”
NHTSA complaint #10166651, filed 2006-08“There is a number of complaints with this vehicle. The first is engine noise (loud ticking, clicking noise) this all the time. It was taken in a number of times and every time something was changed and I was told it was fixed. The noise is still there! The keyless entry module was replaced for erratic lock and light function, however it has not fixed the problem. The vehicle pulls to the right and scuffs the tires ( we have rotated the tires at about every 1500 miles to try to prevent this). …”
NHTSA complaint #10146812, filed 2006-01Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This 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.
- 10026795Oct 1, 2008Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 14 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
20 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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