2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 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.
“On my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander xls all of at fluid poured out on the ground in my parking (entering community parking) and community drive way and can not not move the car,no drive at all.the automatic transmission light is illuminated. I took picture of underneath the car and shows the oil discharge from transfer case. I have no doubt in my mind it is transfer case assembly oil seal out of position. Looking at the recalls for my car I've come across this recall by Mitsubishi: recall number:14v365000. Recall date:06/25/2014 replacement transfer case assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242328, filed 2019-08, 121,356 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“Vehicle soon to be recalled for front cross member corrosion. However, my vehicle experienced a failure of front and rear struts, front and rear stabilizer bar bushings and links (and shock absorbers) in early 2013. Car had been bottoming out over road bumps and had been used in maine from 2007 - 2011, then in nj afterward. Replaced Mitsubishi parts include: mn101368, 4056a079, 4156a014, mn184194, 4156a028, 4060a173, 4060a174, mn101372, mr272946, 4162a050,mr491946. …”
NHTSA complaint #10901966, filed 2016-08, 59,329 miles“Shift lever gets stuck in (p) park position. While ignition is in on position, brake pedal is depressed, and the rear brake lights are illuminated the vehicle will not come out of park.”
NHTSA complaint #11022631, filed 2017-09, 87,500 miles“The transfer case oil seal dislodged, and the automatic transmission fluid (aft) entered the case assembly, resulting in poor transmission shifting with a strange sound. This should be covered by recall number 14v365000 (recall date 06/25/2014). But Mitsubishi customer relations department denied this important power train - transfer case recall, saying this vehicle has only four recalls, not including this recall. They also do not have any records on where and when these recalls were corrected. I have never contacted a such bad customer service department.”
NHTSA complaint #11181384, filed 2019-02, 130,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V365000Jun 25, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007, 2009
Related service bulletins
- 11003536Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle…
- 10154714Feb 27, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manual, to correct information in the…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104Aug 8, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This 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.
- 10042804Nov 1, 2011Mitsubishi: information pertaining to some vehicles where the ignition switch is in an on position and brake pedal is depressed and stop lamps are illuminated and the shift lever…
- 10032753Dec 1, 2009Mitsubishi: on some affected vehicles, the shift lever may get stuck in the p (park) position. The condition may occur with the ignition switch in the on position, brake pedal…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 7 | 14% |
| 2016 | 64 | 44% |
| 2015 | 25 | 47% |
| 2014 | 7 | 16% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 6 | 27% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 9 | 16% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
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 complaintsBrakes
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