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2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander has 25 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Suspension
25
Lights
17
Engine
16
Steering
14
Powertrain
10
Other
9
Visibility
8
Electrical
7
Airbags
6
Structure
4
Fuel System
3
Brakes
3

25

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Suspension Recalls

16V458000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 22, 2024SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 M...
Oct 31, 2019SUSPENSIONREAR CONTROL ARMS ARE RUSTED THROUGH, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT AND HAD THE REPAIRS DONE. THE...
Apr 20, 2019SUSPENSION,STRUCTURECAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, ANDERSON MITSUBISHI, 8162790354), JANUARY 2017, FOR NHTSA RECALL 16V458. C...
Nov 28, 2017SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Sep 1, 2017SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTROL ARM, BAL...
Dec 9, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION AND CR...
Aug 25, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...
Aug 23, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICL...
Aug 19, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Aug 19, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Jun 6, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER FRAC...
Dec 16, 2014SUSPENSION,STRUCTURESINGLE OWNER/USER;RETIRED, GARAGE KEPT. UNDERCARRIAGE SO ERODED WHEELS BEGAN TO LIST. IMPRACTICAL ...
Mar 2, 2013SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERI PURCHASED MY 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER IN FEBRUARY, 2013 WITH 104,000 MILES ON IT. AT FIRST EVERYT...
Jul 7, 2008SUSPENSIONI TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER TWICE IN 2006 ABOUT A "SQUEAK" THAT I HEARD FROM THE REAR PASSENG...
Nov 26, 2007SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENTWHEN CAR WAS FIRST PURCHASED TOLD DEALER IT FELT LIKE BACK END WAS KICKIN OUT ON WET ROADS,TOOK IT D...
Feb 12, 2007SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTSTL*- CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, FOR WHICH HE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSI...
Jan 1, 2005SUSPENSIONOUR MITS. OUTLANDER PULLS TO THE RIGHT, BADLY! WE HAD IT ALIGNED...TWICE! HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON, RE-A...
Aug 19, 2003SUSPENSIONVEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR ALIGNMENT, AND THE...
Apr 15, 2003SUSPENSIONWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE. THE DEAL...
Mar 21, 2003SUSPENSION1. EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT HAS ALWAYS PULLED TO THE RIGHT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO TH...

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