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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of 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 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension (6) and electrical system (4). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 35 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the lower arm and 4 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.

Example complaints

Exterior lighting: “Horrible design on primary lower beams h1 bulbs headlights. Socket becomes loose and/or fusing tight and burns out quickly. Same design as some japan models like honda element use of h1 bulb and stanley socket is so dysfunctional. I installed secondary foglight system running on other lines - since lights go out a lot easy in snow and rain. Its been happening for yrs, I bought car used.”

NHTSA complaint #10785767, filed 2015-10, 101,800 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 65 MPH, the driver's side control arm snapped in half without warning. The control arm collapsed on both front tires, which caused the vehicle to immediately halt. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle would be covered if it were still under warranty. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000(suspension) and associated it with the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11270850, filed 2019-10, 140,000 miles

Electrical system: “My headlights keep blewing light bulbs, it started with the driver side, get it fixed then passenger light blew, changed it, this has been going on and on, we replace the switch and I have been through more light bulb's over the years. My mechanic told me to contact the dealership. I have, no results.”

NHTSA complaint #10512717, filed 2013-05, 40,000 miles

Brakes: “According to Mitsubishi all Outlander 2006 trim/models are equipped with ABS, recently I noticed that my car is not equipped with ABS, according to several internet sites ABS is standard feature on all models,”

NHTSA complaint #10533944, filed 2013-08, 120,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 130,000 miles.

7%0–100%10–2513%25–500%50–7520%75–10060%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200720142016720182026
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 2006 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 2006 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. 35 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 35 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 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension with 6.

Has the 2006 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 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

The EPA rates the 2006 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 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 130,000 miles; 20% 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.