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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
10%of 125 total for the year
Median mileage
12,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 10% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 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.

“Several electrical problems, my steering wheel has intermittent electrical outages. This effects the cruise control set button, the voice connect button. My rear passenger window gets jerky with an up or down motion causing the window to come out of its position and get stuck. My front inside lights either work or don't, depending on their mood. My speakers come in and out also when they want- if its a song they like, they'll work. Also, when my car is running and in park, my rear lights on the driver side don't come on. Once it is in drive or reverse, they do... …”

NHTSA complaint #10689666, filed 2015-02, 83,000 miles

“All power outlets in the car are inoperable. I have taken the car into the dealer 5-6 times to have them all reset. I am told it is from using a phone charger (and I have even tried new/different phone chargers after each incident). On the last visit, I was told this is becoming a common problem, and the easiest fix is not to use a phone charger, and to use it only as a cigarette lighter. I've never heard of a car being unable to handle a phone charger. Taking it in to the dealer over and over is becoming incredibly annoying.”

NHTSA complaint #10329043, filed 2010-05, 4,000 miles

“The defrost does not work well enough to kept window clear for driving. The anti skid electronics keeps locking out the transmission and it will not shift above 3 rd gear. Causing a drive speed limit below the required highway minimum. Have taken it in to the dealer and they charged me to fix it but the problem is recurring.”

NHTSA complaint #11182647, filed 2019-02, 100,000 miles

“Main control unit 8637c096 failed and was replaced. Wipers failed to operate. Dealer replaced module. Very expensive. This car had a lot of wiper motor and other recalls.”

NHTSA complaint #11166707, filed 2019-01, 140,112 miles

“Entire dashboard cluster failed: speedometer, tach, odometer, fuel gauge, computer. Car still ran, but there was no way to determine speed or gas remaining. Dealer had to replace entire dashboard.”

NHTSA complaint #10280385, filed 2009-08, 12,500 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025320%
2024623%
20231224%
20222612%
20201238%
2019724%
2018916%
2017816%
2016128%
2015611%
201437%
2013415%
201229%
2011916%
2010610%
200937%
2008712%
20071310%
2006419%
2005211%
200424%
200398%

Other parts of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander

Suspension
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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