2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 171,240miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 171,240 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Exact problems as a recall issued on select 09 Outlander on 6/25/14 for power train: automatic transmission but my VIN does not match as a vehicle affected by this recall. Is there a possibility my select vehicle should have been included in this recall? I have seen many many similar complaints stating the same.”
NHTSA complaint #11287676, filed 2019-12, 195,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated violently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,240.”
NHTSA complaint #11193915, filed 2019-04, 171,240 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle a couple of times. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing prior to experiencing the failure. It was diagnosed that the CVT transmission shaft bearing failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10913641, filed 2016-10, 112,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, 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. Updated 12/02/14”
NHTSA complaint #10652373, filed 2014-11Related recalls
- 14V365000Jun 25, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007, 2009
Related service bulletins
- 11003536Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle…
- 10154714Feb 27, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manual, to correct information in the…
- 10098878Feb 12, 2016This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides instructions to remove the transmission and replace two primary pulley shaft bearings and one secondary pulley…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10098881Feb 12, 2015This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, adds procedures for disassembly, assembly and cleaning transmission components.
- 10098877Feb 3, 2015This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, corrects the hydraulic pressure settings and updates the special tools used in the cvt hydraulic pressure test in the…
- 10170106Sep 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104Aug 8, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 7 | 14% |
| 2016 | 64 | 44% |
| 2015 | 25 | 47% |
| 2014 | 7 | 16% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 6 | 27% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 9 | 16% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology