2003 Mitsubishi Outlander steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Received a safety recall notice in august 2016. As of this date the part to repair the vehicle is not available. Have call mitsubishi several times and they keep saying the part is being processed. Confusion as to whether the parts are sent to a dealer for repair or if the vehicle needs to be…”
filed Jan 17, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound when the brake pedal was depressed and the front end of the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed a wheel alignment and the tie…”
filed Aug 29, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 Outlander | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 Outlander | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 Outlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Outlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Outlander | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Outlander | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 Outlander | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.