2006 Mitsubishi Outlander: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern suspension.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 65 mph, the driver's side control arm snapped in half without warning. The control arm collapsed on both front tires, which caused the vehicle to immediately halt. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle would be covered if it were still under warranty. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000(suspension) and associated it with the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 25 mph, the front cross member failed and damaged the exhaust system, the lower control assembly, the steering assembly, the front axle, the stability control, and the shaft assembly. The vehicle was towed to peruzzi mitsubishi (130 lincoln highway, fairless hills, pennsylvania 19030, phone (888) 481-7599). The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) and the damaged parts were replaced. The dealer charged the contact to replace the additional parts. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (structure: body) was received in august. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2017
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. While approximately 30-35 mph, a loud noise was heard when the brakes were depressed. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road, inspected underneath the vehicle, and noticed that the front driver side tire was up against the wheel well and that part of the tire link was rusted and separated. The front driver side tire link was damaged, but was not fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 25 mph, the headlights and tail lights malfunctioned. The contact stated that the headlights and tail lights were very dim and would turn on and off intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 142,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2016
“Horrible design on primary lower beams h1 bulbs headlights. Socket becomes loose and/or fusing tight and burns out quickly. Same design as some japan models like honda element use of h1 bulb and stanley socket is so dysfunctional. I installed secondary foglight system running on other lines - since lights go out a lot easy in snow and rain. Its been happening for yrs, I bought car used.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2013
“According to mitsubishi all outlander 2006 trim/models are equipped with ABS, recently I noticed that my car is not equipped with ABS, according to several internet sites ABS is standard feature on all models, *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. The contact states while driving 65 mph, the instrument panel blacked out. The contact stated that he had to tap on the instrument panel in order for it to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2006 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most complained-about area is suspension.
Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.