2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,013miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,013 miles.
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.
“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“I was driving home from work and I came upon a red light as I was slowing down the car started jilting as I went to take off I started jilting again but then smoothed out. The check engine light, ABS brake light and speed traction off light came on.They just all popped on. At the next light it did the same thing , it started to shutter and loss of power on taking off. It was sputtery at the same time which could have caused an accident! I finally make it home in about an hour later I had to run out to the store to get a couple things. …”
NHTSA complaint #11736094, filed 2026-05“The MMCS system has a known bug. As of October 2023 the date and time of the system has defaulted back to 2004. The defect has disabled features such as maintenance records that are logged since new. The defect has been reported to the dealer and they have acknowledged there is currently no fix. The dealer also noted that replacing the GPS receiver does not correct the problem and it is likely a head unit firmware issue. There are hundreds of complaints via Internet forums that Mitsubishi equipped MMCS models from approximately 2007 through 2014 are affected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11577857, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 | 36 | 17% |
| 2020 | 8 | 25% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 15 | 10% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 4 | 18% |
| 2011 | 8 | 14% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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