2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 15%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 162,107miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, 15% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,107 miles. 2 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.
“I received a safety recall regarding the front cross body regarding rust and corrosion. My front cross body failed with total rust through. Mechanic showed me that the rear cross body is also affected and has a rust through hole the size of my fist. Mitsubishi has refused to cover the rear. This is a true safety hazard and needs to be covered by Mitsubishi.”
NHTSA complaint #11035319, filed 2017-10, 169,214 miles“Slammed my front drivers side into a cement column in a parking lot. My airbag did not deploy. No major injury just a bruised jaw and sore neck. Incident 01/17/2013. Usaa auto insurance said car was totalled so I get the cash value.”
NHTSA complaint #10496880, filed 2013-02, 155,000 miles“I crashed my Outlander in my parking lot, I was parking slowly, pushing the brake slowly, the car was at the final position in my spot and suddenly the car crashed into a tree. The tree was about 1 meter distant from my car...im 100% sure that the accident was a sudden acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593462, filed 2014-05“I noticed excessive play in the left front of my car which is a safety issue so I brought it to courtesy auto group in south attleboro ma. And they found that it needs lower control arm due to corrosion. I looked underneath the car when I got it home and found severe corrosion on the cross members and the corrosion is from front to back underneath the car and is becoming a real safety issue. I believe Mitsubishi should have this problem fixed because lots of people have had this issue due to faulty anti corrosion”
NHTSA complaint #10925573, filed 2016-11“2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion recall notice instruction issues - dealership applied corrosion spray to front cross member and lower control arm before consulting consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10926908, filed 2018-04Related service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 76 | 35% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 8 | 14% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 16 | 13% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 8 | 15% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
20 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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