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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

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

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 15, 2017POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN...
Mar 15, 2017POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK AN AC...
Nov 3, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWE HAVE A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER THAT WE PURCHASED IN 2010. I WAS FOLLOWING MY WIFE DOWN THE ROAD...
Aug 23, 2013POWER TRAINAFTER TURNING THE CAR ON, IT WILL GET STUCK IN PARK AND IS A STRUGGLE TO SWITCH THE GEARS FROM PARK ...
Jul 3, 2013POWER TRAINJULY 3, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30 PM WE CAME HOME AND PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH IS AT A SLIG...
Mar 14, 2010POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 4WD. WHEN THE DRIVER STARTED THE VEHICLE HE WAS UNAB...
Sep 1, 2008POWER TRAINMITSUBISHI OUTLANDER '08, PADDLE SHIFTERS ARE A POORLY DESIGNED DEVICE FOR SHIFTING GEARS ON AN AUTO...
Mar 4, 2008POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYVEHICLE SEEMS TO HESITATE FROM STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION DEALER SAID WITHOUT A BULLETIN FROM ...

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