2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 29%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander, 29% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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. 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“The contact owned a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 50-60 MPH, the vehicle swerved uncontrollably without warning. The contact was concerned that the front suspension experienced a failure. The contact stated that the vehicle crossed three oncoming lanes and crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries to the lower back that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). …”
NHTSA complaint #10897962, filed 2016-08, 134,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10899103, filed 2016-08“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10928549, filed 2016-11Related 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.
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 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 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