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moderate Owners of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →
| Model year | visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 Outlander | 13 |
| 2008 Outlander | 7 |
| 2009 Outlander (this page) | 5 |
| 2010 Outlander | 5 |
| 2011 Outlander | 8 |
| 2012 Outlander | 6 |
| 2013 Outlander | 8 |
Of the 5 visibility complaints filed for the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
All 4 active visibility recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi outlander. While driving at 35 MPH, the defroster on the vehicle became inoperable without warning. The contact also stated that a grinding noise was heard. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v233000 (visibility). The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, she heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle and then the sun roof glass fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 48,236. Updated 10/17/12 *cn updated 10/23/2012 *js
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 5 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 28,422 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility 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.
Yes — 4 active recall(s) cover visibility issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.