2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 17%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 17% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 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.
“The car is a Mitsubishi Outlander e.s 2008 with 42000 miles on it ,and the transmission is not shifting. I contacted Mitsubishi motors but since 10 years passed nothing could be done.I had been surfing internet and there are too many issues related to this type vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11412885, filed 2021-04, 42,000 miles“I received a recall notice from Mitsubishi related to a cross member of the frame. There was a problem with the vehicle and I took it in for service and they discovered a corrosion issue which I had they service garage fix and I paid for the repair. Mitsubishi is denying the claim because they say that there was no deflection of the cross member. There was no deflection of the cross member because I had it repaired before Mitsubishi's recall notice. I would like to be reimbursed for $358.51 the cost of the repair per the recall notice. The repair notice is and the repair invoice are attached.”
NHTSA complaint #11399996, filed 2021-03, 160,504 miles“While having exhaust work done on my 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in march of 2020, it was discovered that the front crossmember is rusted completely through. This vehicle has the 2.4l 4-cylinder engine. There was apparently a recall involving v6 outlanders for this issue, but none for the 4-cylinder model for what appears to be exactly the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11339327, filed 2020-07, 148,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, she heard an abnormal coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to independent mechanic and was informed that the rear driver’s side sub-frame cross member was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11420380, filed 2021-06, 138,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10945127, filed 2017-01Related recalls
- 16V458000Jun 23, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2013, Lancer 2002–2007, Lancer Evolution 2003–2006 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10200351Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 10199125Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 10179517Aug 31, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.
- 10179516Aug 31, 2020This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.
- 10179524Aug 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.
- 10178224Jul 31, 2020This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall.
- 10178223Jul 31, 2020This ATIN-20-SR-003D supersedes ATIN-20-SR-003C and ATIN-20-SR-003B, providing notification of modifications to the TSB and repair procedure; noting when a Crossmember…
- 10178220Jul 15, 2020This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers as an update to ATIN-20-SR-003B informing that due to a parts availability delay of the Crossmember, customer…
- 10178219Jul 14, 2020Interim Customer Notification Letter for Recall SR-20-003 - Crossmember
- 10154701Feb 7, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant, sealant, special…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 10 | 17% |
| 2007 | 58 | 46% |
| 2006 | 6 | 29% |
| 2005 | 9 | 47% |
| 2004 | 20 | 38% |
| 2003 | 28 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
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 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 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