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Mitsubishi OutlanderModel year report

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
88,000miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. The part named most often is suspension, with 9 complaints (47% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 28% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 88,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 49 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the lower arm and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “My front crossmember and control arms were rusted out I pay cash to get it fixed now it's under a recall now my rear cross member in control arms are rusted in Mitsubishi won't fix the car I tried too pay cash and they turn me down the front crossmember was under a recall so the rear crossmember should be under a recall as well the rear is rusty just like how the front was rusty”

NHTSA complaint #11060992, filed 2018-01, 5 miles

Body and structure: “The vehicle is a mitstubishi Outlander ltd, 2005. There is an apparent lack of or failure of the body welds in the driver-side pillar. Dealership indicates there may be other vehicles with this problem. Lack of or failure results in rubbing of the body panels producing a high pitched metallic sound. The effect of this friction and lack of or failed welds is unclear relative to the crash-worthiness of the vehicle, especially from a side impact.”

NHTSA complaint #10147105, filed 2006-01, 3,650 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the computer was reprogrammed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10733961, filed 2015-07, 148,000 miles

Electrical system: “Tail lights work sporadically. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. The motor fan is on all the time. Problem is a an electrical switch board. They had a recall on it in australia.”

NHTSA complaint #10908773, filed 2016-09, 60,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

28% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 136,000 miles.

22%0–106%10–250%25–5011%50–7522%75–10022%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 88,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20062013201532017320202026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander 2WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual192522$3,050
Outlander 2WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192421$3,200
Outlander 4WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual182521$3,200
Outlander 4WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182320$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 49 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 49 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20251519,0001—27—Too new
2024265,0001427Too new to compareToo new
20235033,000242750 · TypicalToo new
202221710,0007—27100 · MoreStable
20203266,00034–52725 · FewerRising
20192920,00054–52751 · TypicalRising
20185727,50064–52766 · MoreRising
20175134,00064–52762 · TypicalFalling
201614560,51884–52786 · MoreFalling
20155335,00054–52753 · TypicalRising
20144530,00044–52750 · TypicalFalling
20132661,40054258 · FewerFalling
20122286,0006425—Falling
20115864,0008—2537 · TypicalRising
20106062,00010—2433 · FewerFalling
20094692,50013—2215 · FewerRising
20085899,00012—2221 · FewerFalling
200712588,7899—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200621100,0001—22—Stable
20051988,0001—22—Falling
20045263,2504—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200311668,2506—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Mitsubishi Outlander model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 9 complaints (47% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 88,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 136,000 miles; 28% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.