2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 7% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 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.
“We received a recall notice on a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. It was purchased in october of 2009. The recall notice was sent by mail march 17, 2010. The car was purchased at edison motors, brad benson dealer in monmouth, n.j. It was purchased new. It was sent to almaty, kazahkstan to my son who works for the state department and lives there with his wife and two very young children. The recall was to replace the brake booster valve. I called the dealer and they said it had been done. To double check, I called Mitsubishi and they say it has not been done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322838, filed 2010-03“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 45 MPH and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake system failed to engage causing the driver to crash into another vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10660801, filed 2014-11, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V564000Sep 12, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2009
- 09V077000Mar 10, 2009Mitsubishi is recalling 39,711 my 2008-2009 outlander and lacer vehicles. Incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve may cause the check…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2008–2009, Lancer 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10170107Oct 11, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10053566Oct 1, 2013Mitsubishi motors: improvements made to the service manual in reference to fastener tightening torque specifications. Models include outlander my2007-2014, outlander sport/rvr…
- 10170101Apr 5, 2013This 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10039589Jul 1, 2011Mitsubishi: corrected cvt hydraulic pressure tables for the owners manual.
- 10030709May 1, 2009Mitsubishi: if the clockspring has been replaced for the subject dtcs and the dtcs reset, note that the steering angle sensor (sas) is not part of the clockspring.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 16 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 9 | 31% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 12 | 24% |
| 2016 | 22 | 15% |
| 2015 | 5 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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