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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
16%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
1,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 16% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,200 miles. 3 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.

“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

“Vehicle seems to hesitate from starting from a stopped position dealer said without a bulletin from Mitsubishi there is nothing they can do. Problem with seeing radio display during daylight hours also both rear side windows rattle when in down position.”

NHTSA complaint #10226116, filed 2008-04, 1,200 miles

“I received a recall notice in december of 2016, that indicated they did not have the parts yet to make the repair but would send a second notice when they were received. I called today7/7/17 seven months after getting the notice and was told they still do not have the parts to mrepair the problem?”

NHTSA complaint #11003661, filed 2017-07

“I received an interim important safety recall letter in december 2016 regarding the wiper link ball joint , potential corrosion and separation causing windshield wipers to stop operating. The letter indicated that no parts were available for the repair and that I would be contacted when the remedy parts were available. Approximately 6 months later, in early june, I received a bright orange urgent recall repairs postcard from my dealership about the same issue. I called the dealership, michaud mitsibushi in danvers, ma, and requested an appointment for recall repairs to the wiper system. …”

NHTSA complaint #11001658, filed 2017-06

“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 06v791000 (visibility). 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 contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10967231, filed 2017-03

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202263%
201913%
201812%
2017612%
201643%
201512%
2014511%
2013623%
2012523%
2011916%
2010610%
2009817%
2008916%
20072218%
200615%
200515%
200424%
2003119%

Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Suspension
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air 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 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