At the shop, Mitsubishi body and structural issues have a recognizable signature. 146 documented complaints across 16 year-model entries from 2005 to 2022 is consistent with what we see come in. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is the standout — roughly 47% of the body and structural complaint volume on Mitsubishi's record traces to that year-model. 2 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Repair exposure averages $1,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. For trucks especially, get under it with a flashlight. Frame rust on rust-belt vehicles tells you everything you need to know about how it was kept.
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16 model-year entries · 2005–2022
Mitsubishi body problems
146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mitsubishi vehicles for body issues. 2 active recall campaigns. See body across all makes →
Complaints
146
Recalls
2
Year-models
16
Avg fix
$1,500
2crashes
1injury
Worst-affected Mitsubishi model-years for body Top 16 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
69 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 moderate
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
11 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
9 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
6 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor
6 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
6 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
5 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
5 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2005 Mitsubishi Galant
5 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
4 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
4 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 moderate
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
4 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2009 Mitsubishi Galant
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
3 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
Active recalls — Mitsubishi body 6 on file
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc
In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified
Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc
If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011.
Common questions
How many Mitsubishi body complaints are on file with NHTSA?
146 complaints across 16 model-year entries from 2005 to 2022. 2 active recall campaigns cover body issues across the Mitsubishi lineup.
Which Mitsubishi model has the most body complaints?
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander leads with 69 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 Outlander (11) and 2007 Outlander (9).
What does it cost to fix Mitsubishi body problems?
Independent shops average $1,500 for body repairs across the Mitsubishi lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Mitsubishi body recalls?
Yes — 6 active recall campaigns cover body on Mitsubishi vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Mitsubishi.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.