2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 175
- 23 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SUSPENSION
- 54 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,878
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mitsubishi median
+0
median 175 across 37 Mitsubishi records
Vs 2005-2009
-94
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
31%
Suspension: 54 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
- SUSPENSION 54
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 14
- STRUCTURE:BODY 11
- STEERING 11
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9
7 recalls on record for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
- NHTSA 18V071000 · 2018 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a cra
- NHTSA 16V791000 · 2017 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKA Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V461000 · 2017 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V458000 · 2016 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V366000 · 2014 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PI A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
NHTSA has 175 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is suspension (54 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Owners most often report problems with: suspension (54), visibility/wiper (14), structure:body (11), steering (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.