Mitsubishi Outlander, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: OSX, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
19
Latest campaign
Jun 23, 2016

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension1Jun 23, 2016

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 23, 2016Latest campaign
Jun 23, 201616V458000

Suspension: front control arm

A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V458000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V458000 · Jun 23, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component19

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
19Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension947200
Structure316000
Power train316000
Steering211100
Unknown or other211100
Electrical system211000
Exterior lighting15000
Engine and engine cooling15000
Visibility15000
Engine15000
Air bags15104

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “This vehicle recieved the [XXX] recall treatment in 2019 but the crossmember snapped anyway in april 2026.”

    Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757335
  • Suspension

    “The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while his mother owned the vehicle, she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V458000 (Suspension).”

    Filed 03/07/2022 · ODI 11455487
  • Suspension

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, there was an abnormal loud clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle near the driver's feet.”

    Filed 10/27/2020 · ODI 11366603

Other Mitsubishi Outlander model years

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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recent, 16V458000 (reported June 23, 2016), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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