AUGUST 2016 SAFTEY RECALL DEFECT NOTICE RECEIVED FROM MITSUBISHI FOR LOWER CONTROL ARM, NOVEMBER 2016 RECEIVED SAFTEY NOTICE FOR SAME DEFECT TO BE INSPECTED FOR CORROSION. 12/13/16 INSPECTION COMPLETED AT UNIVERSITY MOTORS IN MORGANTOWN WV. 3 HOLES FOUND IN PART RELATED TO RECALL AND ADVISED REPLACEMENT.FREE RENTAL DENIED BY DEALER. 12/19/16 CALL TO SAME DEALERSHIP STATES RECALL PART ON BACKORDER.…
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems
moderate 47 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
47
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
LEAVING PARKING SPOT, BANG SOUND, THEN A CLUNKING AS I TURNED OUT. DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN TWO PLACES. NOW IN THREE PIECES. DEALER ONLY PART AND HARD TO FIND. BOUGHT CAR NEW. *TR
FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A CLUNK EVERYTIME YOU TURN AND START FROM CERO. RADIO, BACKLIGHT IS TO LOW AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IT WITH SUNLIGHT IN COLD WEATHER THE VENTS FOR THE A/C CYCLES EVERY 15 SECONDS AND HEADLIGHT, INTERIOR LIGHT DIM EVERY TIME. PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE CHANGING LIGHTS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF THIS CYCLING OF VENTS GOING ON WITH THE A/C ON. THE SYSTEM IS NOT NORMAL WORKING. E…
When visiting local dealership for a state inspection it was found the rear subframe of my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2WD Model XLS has rusted completely through. I an internet search it was found that this was a common occurrence and a highly dangerous issue and it would not pass for a safety inspection. It appears from the number of complaints posted on various message boards it is widely known …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 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. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
MITSUBISHI HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLES FRONT COIL SPRINGS TO 120,000 MILES OR 9 YEARS (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST). MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS WENT BAD AT 120,500 AND MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIR TO THEIR DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, ACCORDING TO MITSUBISHI HAVE A "POTENTIAL" TO "CORRODE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ANTI-FREEZING AGENTS (SUCH AS CALCIUM CHLORIDE) …
FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKEN . WHEN PULLING OUT FROM PARKING LOT HEARD A RATTLE AND POPPING SOUND HAD IT CHECK BY A MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN
The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was wobbling. The tire pressure monitoring system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front subframe was corroded and the front lower control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with…
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING. THIS SAME ISSUE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO NHTSA (COMPLAINT NUMBER: 11012748) FOR DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING AS WELL AS TO MITSUBISHI NORTH AMERICA (BUT GOT NOWHERE).
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 47 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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