Outlander (2005)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Mitsubishi Outlander Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
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2.4 MIVEC
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Outlander, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2005-2005 Mitsubishi Outlander complaints?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. The systems they name most often are the suspension, the transmission and the body and trim.
Is the 2005-2005 Mitsubishi Outlander a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005-2005 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2005 Mitsubishi Outlander as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2005-2005 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2005-2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mitsubishi Outlander?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the suspension, the transmission and the body and trim, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Outlander have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 19 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.