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 2017-03Related 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
- 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 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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