2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“While parked and turned off(for 15 minutes), the passenger side seat(heated seat) caught fire. The fire was discovered quickly and extinguished before significant damage took place. I filed a complaint with Mitsubishi who directed me to the local Mitsubishi dealer for a diagnostic. The Mitsubishi(kerry Mitsubishi) dealer would not share the results with me but contacted Mitsubishi. The management team at Mitsubishi rejected any responsibility saying that the fire came from an external source. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598757, filed 2014-06, 89,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V094000Feb 28, 2008Mitsubishi is recalling 5,400 my 2007-2008 outlander passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10234004Mar 7, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts.
- 10226082Oct 10, 2022Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10208837Feb 3, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is…
- 10207798Jan 31, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing…
- 10203267Oct 26, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a…
- 10182303Oct 14, 2020This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s) and…
- 10167801Oct 24, 2019This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-17-52A-003, to add Outlander PHEV and additional model…
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
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