2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,080miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,080 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“My mitsibishi SUV Outlander ls 2007 had failed to stop about between 20-30 ft. From the car ahead of me. When I tried to stop in a sudden move, the anti-skid and anti-lock plus ABS system failed. I hit the other vehicles rear bumper and my SUV bumper got hit and within few seconds the whole SUV caught in fire and burnt. I was not able to collect my items from the back seat of the car. There's an issue with an engine design also. I need NHTSA to investigate and push mitsibishi to investigate to save other people's life and correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10224155, filed 2008-04, 35 miles“While driving my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander the right rear brakes locked up and wore down the brake pad to nothing causing metal on metal contact with the rotor. I contacted Mitsubishi and had the vehicle towed to the closest Mitsubishi dealership. The mechanic at the dealership told me that the emergency brake cable had adjusted itself causing the brakes to do this. I questioned if it was a mechanical failure so it would be covered under warranty and he said no. Mitsubishi replaced the rear brake pads as good will . I'm concerned that there is a defect in the emergency brake system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10318095, filed 2010-03, 53,080 miles“The yoke that is part of the frame that holds up the front steering assembly rusted through and does not support the steering assembly the way it should. The car is only 7-1/2 years old and this should not have failed. There were only two replacements to be found in the country. One was a used one from the south somewhere, and the second a new one from a Mitsubishi warehouse in california. The estimate for repair is about $1400. The dealer I purchased the car from was no help. It seems that since there are very few replacement parts in the u.s. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713475, filed 2015-04, 57,534 miles“Mitsubishi 2007 Outlander ls SUV anti-skid anti-lock system fail on 440n hwy in nj and my SUV collided in to other car and it was not big damage but Outlander burst in to flames and caught fire within one minute I was able to get out otherwise I will be a dead man need to push Mitsubishi to start investigation on SUV failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10223297, filed 2008-04“The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side A-arm separated from the vehicle and the vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the contact's body to slam against the steering wheel. The contact sustained back pains and received medical assistance. Upon towing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the entire subframe was severally corroded. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the subframe was replaced. However, the dealer did not replace other corroded components. …”
NHTSA complaint #11507708, filed 2023-02, 157,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V564000Sep 12, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2009
- 08V680000Dec 19, 2008Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 my 2007-2008 outlander vehicles equipped with led type stop lamps and distributed in the united states and puerto rico. The…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10170107Oct 11, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10053566Oct 1, 2013Mitsubishi motors: improvements made to the service manual in reference to fastener tightening torque specifications. Models include outlander my2007-2014, outlander sport/rvr…
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This 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.
- 10030709May 1, 2009Mitsubishi: if the clockspring has been replaced for the subject dtcs and the dtcs reset, note that the steering angle sensor (sas) is not part of the clockspring.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 16 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 9 | 31% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 12 | 24% |
| 2016 | 22 | 15% |
| 2015 | 5 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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