2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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 contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (structure: body) was received in august. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10945006, filed 2017-01, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. While approximately 30-35 MPH, a loud noise was heard when the brakes were depressed. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road, inspected underneath the vehicle, and noticed that the front driver side tire was up against the wheel well and that part of the tire link was rusted and separated. The front driver side tire link was damaged, but was not fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10946716, filed 2017-01Related 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 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology