2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, there was an abnormal loud clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle near the driver's feet. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact attempted to move the vehicle and noticed that the left wheel had seized. The contact stated that the tire was cambered in and resting on the front fender. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the control arm detached from extreme corrosion. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366603, filed 2020-10, 198,000 miles“The contact stated while the vehicle was parked outside in rainy weather, upon entering the vehicle, moderate amounts of rainwater was present in the front driver side floorboard. The doors or windows were not open prior to the incident. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the leak originated from the front driver side door water barrier trim. The dealer resealed the water barrier trim along the left front driver side door. Afterwards, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10173846, filed 2006-11, 20,000 milesRelated 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 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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