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Mitsubishi OutlanderModel year report

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Compared with other Mitsubishi Outlander years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

15/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
46filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
92,500miles, 28 complaints with mileage
Recalls
13campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The part named most often is visibility, with 8 complaints (17% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (5) and other or unknown (5). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,500 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 106 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the motor and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 13 Mitsubishi Outlander model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 15 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (3), Seat belts (3), Steering (3), Body and structure (2), Electronic stability control (1), Fuel system (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “As I was driving my brand new car I just got 2 months ago(Mitsubishi Outlander 2009) on the n.j. Parkway all of a sudden I heard a crack from my sunroof and then suddenly the glass just exploded into many pieces. Thank god! I had the cover closed that prevented me from getting shattered glass in my face or getting into an accident with another vehicle . Mind you nothing at all hit my car nor were their any cars beside me. As I kept on driving to my nearest exit I saw remaining glass pieces flying off my sunroof everywhere. …”

NHTSA complaint #10256255, filed 2009-01, 3,265 miles

Exterior lighting: “I was driving on the highway at 70 MPH and without warning both of my low beam lights went out. I checked fuses and the next time I used the car the lights worked. My wife used the car one night and was driving on a dark country road and the lights once again went out without warning. She was very upset and returned home immediately. Luckily she was not too far from home. I found a recall for the 2009 Outlander that sounded just like of my problem (sr-15-002; etacs ecu). I called Mitsubishi and they said there was no recall on my vehicle and that I should take it to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10927643, filed 2016-11, 109,000 miles

Other or unknown: “I've checked everything that I could and my car still shakes a lot when I'm driving and when I am stopped it shakes even more. Every time I press on the gas it jumps up and it kind of feels like it slides. I took it for a free inspection and they said everything was ok but something is not right I can feel it when I drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10854494, filed 2016-04, 75,800 miles

Suspension: “Front cross member corrosion caused driver side lower control arm to detach. Lost control of vehicle at low speed after pulling away from a stop sign. It could have caused a serious accident at higher speed. I have contacted Mitsubishi and although sympathetic, no assistance was offered and I was informed that no applicable recalls or safety notices apply to my VIN, the vehicle is not driveable. Repairs will be costly, perhaps more than it is worth.”

NHTSA complaint #10979031, filed 2017-04, 190,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 47,000 and 112,000 miles.

14%0–100%10–2514%25–5011%50–7511%75–10032%100–15018%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (28 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 92,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201020132015201777201972026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Outlander · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 16.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander 2WD2.4L 4-cylCVT202522$3,050
Outlander 2WD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172420$3,350
Outlander 4WD2.4L 4-cylCVT202522$3,050
Outlander 4WD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172319$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 13 recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 106 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 106 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20251519,0001—27—Too new
2024265,0001427Too new to compareToo new
20235033,000242750 · TypicalToo new
202221710,0007—27100 · MoreStable
20203266,00034–52725 · FewerRising
20192920,00054–52751 · TypicalRising
20185727,50064–52766 · MoreRising
20175134,00064–52762 · TypicalFalling
201614560,51884–52786 · MoreFalling
20155335,00054–52753 · TypicalRising
20144530,00044–52750 · TypicalFalling
20132661,40054258 · FewerFalling
20122286,0006425—Falling
20115864,0008—2537 · TypicalRising
20106062,00010—2433 · FewerFalling
20094692,50013—2215 · FewerRising
20085899,00012—2221 · FewerFalling
200712588,7899—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200621100,0001—22—Stable
20051988,0001—22—Falling
20045263,2504—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200311668,2506—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Mitsubishi Outlander model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 8 complaints (17% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 5.

Has the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander been recalled?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander reported?

Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,500 miles and the middle half falls between 47,000 and 112,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.