2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 7% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,600 miles. 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.
“I have noticed a bad noise like a knock at the muffler area six weeks after the vehicle was acquire. This noise can be heard shortly after the engine is turned on. I reported the problem at the Mitsubishi dealer service, but the replied back that this sound is a normal condition of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10252589, filed 2008-12, 1,600 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 14v564000 (exterior lighting) and stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10671758, filed 2015-01“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10667925, filed 2014-12“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 14v564000 (exterior lighting). However, the parts needed were not available for months. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. ..updated 05-26-15 updated 6/30/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10703130, filed 2015-04Related recalls
- 18V069000Jan 26, 2018Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2008–2012, Lancer 2009–2012, Lancer Sportback 2010–2012 +1 more
- 14V562000Sep 12, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2008–2011, Lancer 2008–2011, Lancer Evolution 2008–2011 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10231410Jan 12, 2023This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series…
- 10191961Apr 9, 2021This Technical Information Notice provides additional instructions to dealers when replacing the Valve Cover Gasket due to a customer concern of oil leaking.
- 10179672Aug 7, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.
- 10159667Apr 25, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the…
- 10159660Apr 23, 2019This is Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Propeller Shaft section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the propeller shaft assembly…
- 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.
- 10056653Aug 1, 2014Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. Due to prolonged exposure to anti-freezing agents, front exhaust pipe seal ring may corrode, in cold weather states, to…
- 10170107Oct 11, 2013This 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.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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