2007 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was coming to a stop from 40 mph and CLUNK!!! The cross member on my suspension is rusted so severely that the wheel and steering column are in danger of being ripped apart. The car has 104,927 miles on it and is well cared for. Mitsubishi has recalls on this cross member part for 2007 Mitsubishi…”
filed Feb 12, 2026
“Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2…”
filed Feb 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross…Campaign 16V458000 · Jun 23, 2016
Suspension problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Outlander | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 Outlander | 14 | 7% |
| 2020 Outlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Outlander | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Outlander | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Outlander | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 Outlander | 4 | 7% |
| 2010 Outlander | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 Outlander | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 Outlander | 10 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.