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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
9
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
125
Latest campaign
Jan 26, 2018

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility3Jan 26, 2018
18V07100017V46100016V791000
Exterior lighting2Sep 12, 2014
14V56400008V680000
Suspension1Jun 23, 2016
16V458000
Steering1Jun 25, 2014
14V366000
Power train1Jun 25, 2014
14V365000
Seats1Feb 28, 2008
08V094000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 26, 2018Latest campaign
Jan 26, 201818V071000

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 crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V071000
What's wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
Risk
If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V071000 · Jan 26, 2018
Jul 20, 201717V461000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V461000
What's wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
Risk
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V461000 · Jul 20, 2017
Oct 31, 201616V791000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V791000
What's wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
Risk
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V791000 · Oct 31, 2016
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
Sep 12, 201414V564000

Exterior lighting: brake lights switch

Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V564000
What's wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
Risk
Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V564000 · Sep 12, 2014
Jun 25, 201414V366000

Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections

A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V366000
What's wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
Risk
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V366000 · Jun 25, 2014
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 component125

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
125Complaints filed
6Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension5846201
Structure1613100
Visibility/wiper1411000
Electrical system1310000
Steering119100
Exterior lighting97000
Air bags86212
Power train86000
Visibility86000
Service brakes76321
Unknown or other65000
Seat belts54101
Hydraulic54220
Wheels22000
Engine and engine cooling22010

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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

  • Suspension

    “I was coming to a stop from 40 mph and CLUNK!!! The cross member on my suspension is rusted so severely that the wheel and steering column are in danger of being ripped apart.”

    Filed 02/12/2026 · ODI 11717603
  • Suspension

    “Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty.”

    Filed 02/01/2026 · ODI 11714835
  • Suspension

    “The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and attempting to make a left turn, the cross member attached to the control arm failed.”

    Filed 04/22/2025 · ODI 11656030

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recent, 18V071000 (reported January 26, 2018), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 3 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (2), suspension (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 58 complaints out of 125 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 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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