2008 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, she heard an abnormal coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to independent…”
filed Jun 10, 2021
“Mitsubishi has a limited recall for rusted crossmembers on 2008+ outlander sports from certain states that used salt to treat snow. My daughter's 2008 outlander has always been registered in satellite beach, fl, a very salty atmosphere. The front wheels wobble on acceleration and rapid deceleration…”
filed Apr 29, 2021
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% |
| 2007 Outlander | 58 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.