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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Suspension
9
Powertrain
8
Engine
7
Visibility
7
Other
5
Lights
5
Electrical
4
Steering
3
Speed Control
3
Structure
3

7

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 8, 2026

Engine Recalls

18V069000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Out...

14V562000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 6, 2018ENGINEI WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SERPENTINE BELT POPPED OFF THE TENSIONER WHICH...
Nov 3, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FA...
Oct 27, 2014ENGINEI RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING MY 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER REGARDING THE DRIVE BELT AN...
Oct 13, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAI...
Oct 1, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Sep 5, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Dec 21, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE NOTICED A BAD NOISE LIKE A KNOCK AT THE MUFFLER AREA SIX WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS ACQUIRE....

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