2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 18%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 18% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear glass on our 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander shattered. It was about 30 degrees outside and we turned on the rear window defroster, and let the car warm up for a few minutes, then started driving, and turned on the rear windshield wiper. The glass shattered and fell into the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10256543, filed 2009-01, 18,000 miles“Side view mirrors I am a senior citizen, average height 5'3 . I have contacted Mitsubishi motors to complain about the side view mirrors on my car, to which they responded 'the side view mirrors meet u.s. Safety standards'. I have been terribly concerned about my Mitsubishi Outlander's oversized side view mirrors, both on the driver as well as passenger sides. They are not only awkwardly placed, heightwise, but are also hinged in a way that creates huge blind spots on both sides. They obscure my vision, creating blind spots when changing lanes, when making turns, at pedestrian crossings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621026, filed 2014-08, 30,100 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“Rear passenger windows coming out of the track and or opening out of the window, opening to the exterior of the vehicle, then windows are inoperative leaving the vehicle not safety. The door needed to disarmed the inner panel to work to install the windows in the tracks, in a few operations of the windows, it goin out again.”
NHTSA complaint #10444750, filed 2012-01, 41,200 miles“I have been having problems with my heater since the time I bought my car. I currently own a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The problem I am having deals with the poor inside heating of my vehicle. For example, once my vehicle is warmed up and I am driving along the road, I am able to feel very hot air come out of the vents. However, anytime I stop somewhere such as at a red light or stop sign, the heat immediately disappears and feels like fridge air coming through the vents. Once I rev the engine up, the hot air returns. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376794, filed 2011-01Related recalls
- 18V071000Jan 26, 2018Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2010, Lancer 2008–2010, Lancer Evolution 2009–2010 +1 more
- 17V461000Jul 20, 2017Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013
- 16V791000Oct 31, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10098904Feb 1, 2017This is an example of a completed worksheet provided to certain dealers to perform a study of the deck garnish gaps, wiper motor connector's conditions, and wiper link boots.
- 10098902Feb 1, 2017This is a worksheet provided to certain dealers to perform a study of the deck garnish, wiper motor connector, and wiper link boots. The parts being studied must also be shipped…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 12% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 23% |
| 2012 | 5 | 23% |
| 2011 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 | 9 | 16% |
| 2007 | 22 | 18% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
58 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 30, 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