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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls & problems

The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 safety recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (7 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints21filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SuspensionJun 23, 2016

Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Recall 16V458000194,674 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 4-DR w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Outlander 2WD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Outlander 2WD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Outlander 4WD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Outlander 4WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S4) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Exterior lighting700090,900 mi
Suspension6201134,000 mi
Electrical system400070,000 mi
Service brakes2000—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
StructureBody2000—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal1000—
Visibility/wiper1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.