2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 38%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,484miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, 38% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,484 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear wheels toe in. Rear control bushing seems to be worn out and need replacing. My wife's former car, a 2004 Mitsubishi lancer rallyart, had same problem. I have seen a lot over other Mitsubishi cars with similar looking problems. Seems to be very common problem that should be addresses my Mitsubishi.”
NHTSA complaint #10234218, filed 2008-07, 40,000 miles“The Outlander has the tendency to drift to the left. A quick check on the website revealed many car owners faced the same problem. It is identified to the actuator latch mechanism of the steering mechanism. This problem us well known to japan & asia. I am extremely surprised that it is not known to us at all. All the time, I have to turn the steering wheel slightly to the right to keep the SUV straight!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10051213, filed 2003-12, 900 miles“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“Rear subframe rusted through while moving slowly in driveway causing the driver's side rear wheel to misalign, making the car unable to move. Car was towed to repair shop where rear subframe was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11311118, filed 2020-02, 135,000 miles“Nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 16v458 recall date: august 19, 2016 manufacturer recall number: sr-16-003 summary: the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members used on certain vehicles, if exposed long term to snow melt water and anti-freezing agents, may corrode due to insufficient performance of the rust protection. Should significant corrosion occur over time, a lower control arm could eventually become detached resulting in loss of vehicle control and a potential collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #10914952, filed 2016-10, 74,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V458000Jun 23, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2013, Lancer 2002–2007, Lancer Evolution 2003–2006 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10200351Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 10199125Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10013748Sep 1, 2004Suspension noises.
- 10013747Sep 1, 2004Suspension noises after strut installation.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 10 | 17% |
| 2007 | 58 | 46% |
| 2006 | 6 | 29% |
| 2005 | 9 | 47% |
| 2004 | 20 | 38% |
| 2003 | 28 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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