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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 8 recurring issue clusters, led by “Cross-member corrosion causing suspension separation.” Mitsubishi publishes short, conservative intervals: oil every 7,500 miles normal / 3,750 severe, and — unlike many rivals — an explicit CVT fluid replacement schedule rather than a 'lifetime fill' claim. Read the severe-service column honestly: stop-and-go city trips, short hops, and hot climates all qualify, and they describe how most Mirages actually live. The 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty stays intact only with documented on-schedule service.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Reported to NHTSA

Cross-member corrosion causing suspension separation

SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE

37 NHTSA complaints · 2015-04 → 2026-02

“The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side A-arm separated from the vehicle and the vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the contact's body to slam against the steering wheel”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11507708
“I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5MPH BRAKING TO TAKE A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10885659
“TOOK MY 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLS V-6 TO DEALERSHIP FOR SEVERAL RECALLS INCLUDING RECALL NO. 16V-458 / SR-16-003 ON MAY 05, 2018. I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD IT DID NOT REQUIRE THE CROSS MEMBER REPLACEMENT AND THE ANTI CORROSION SPRAY WAS PERFORMED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11191998

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Front coil spring fracture

SUSPENSION

14 NHTSA complaints · 2011-09 → 2018-11

“DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11012748
“ON JANUARY 2, 2018 OUR LOCAL OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURE WAS A NEGATIVE (-)20 DEGREES F”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11062645
“LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING SHATTERED IN 2 PLACES AT 101K, WHICH IS WELL WITHIN THE 120K/9 YEAR COVERAGE EXTENSION IN TSB-14-33-002. MITSUBISHI WOULD NOT REIMBURSE AS THE REPAIR WAS NOT MADE AT A DEALERSHIP”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10836397

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Windshield wiper linkage corrosion and recall part shortages

VISIBILITY/WIPER

9 NHTSA complaints · 2016-12 → 2025-03

“Front windshield wiper motor went out and wipers no longer work”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11645720
“RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERSR-16-009 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V791 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARY IN THE EVENT THAT WATER DROPS DOWN THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE FRONT DECK GARNISH (THE BODY PIECE BETWEEN THE HOOD AND”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10992265
“MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERSR-16-009 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V791 MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO MAKE REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE FOR RECALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11011905

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Electrical faults in headlights and instrument cluster

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 NHTSA complaints · 2008-01 → 2017-10

“THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER LS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A COUNTRY ROAD. THE HIGH BEAMS WORKED FINE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11039152
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINKED AND WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10979091
“ENTIRE DASHBOARD CLUSTER FAILED: SPEEDOMETER, TACH, ODOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, COMPUTER. CAR STILL RAN, BUT THERE WAS NO WAY TO DETERMINE SPEED OR GAS REMAINING. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE DASHBOARD. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10280385

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Brake lamp switch and tail light illumination failure

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 NHTSA complaints · 2009-05 → 2025-01

“THE BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TOLD THAT MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE INITIAL RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10448549
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. ON MAY 12, 2009, THE CONTACT WENT TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. IT WAS UNKNOWN AS TO WHEN THE PART WOULD ARRIVE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10268549
“The contact's son-in-law owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle had been gifted to her grandson by his father, however when the vehicle was being inspected the contact noticed that the rear tail lights had not illuminated when the brake pedal was”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11635246

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Seat belt retractor and latch failure

SEAT BELTS

4 NHTSA complaints · 2013-09 → 2014-05

“WHEN PUTTING ON MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT I HEARD THIS STRANGE GRINDING NOISE FROM MY SEAT BELT. IT DID NOT SEEM TO KEEP ME SECURE IN THE SEAT. WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE I MOVED FORWARD IT DID NOT LOCK LIKE IT SHOULD TO KEEP YOU IN YOUR SEAT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10586260
“SEAT BELT RECEIVER IS MALFUNCTIONING, VERY HARD TO GET DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS TO LATCH. AND THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW TIMES NOW I THOUGHT THEY WHERE LATCHED THAT THEY HAVE COME UNDONE WHILE DRIVING. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10569438
“THE SEAT BELT ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE FAIL AND WON'T LOCK. I NEVER KNOW THAT UNTIL I NOTICE IT THEN BRING IT TO DEALERSHIP. THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW IT'S FAIL IF YOU NEVER CAREFULLY CHECK THAT. SO IT'S REALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10546249

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Rear glass spontaneous shattering

VISIBILITY

3 NHTSA complaints · 2009-01 → 2018-04

“BACK WINDOW SHATTERED OUTWARD WHILE PARKED AND NO ONE IN IT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11083340
“THE REAR GLASS ON OUR 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SHATTERED. IT WAS ABOUT 30 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND WE TURNED ON THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER, AND LET THE CAR WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN STARTED DRIVING, AND TURNED ON THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10256543
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR GLASS SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A POLICE OFFICER AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OFFICER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO PARK THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11083113

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ABS/anti-skid brake system failure with crash and fire

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

4 NHTSA complaints · 2008-04 → 2011-02

“ON 2/2/11 THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN MY DAUGHTER'S 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER WAS MOVED ONE CAR LENGTH FORWARD IN THE DIVE WAY. THE OUTLANDER STRUCK THE REAR OF OUR 2002 FORD WINDSTAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10380758
“MY MITSIBISHI SUV OUTLANDER LS 2007 HAD FAILED TO STOP ABOUT BETWEEN 20-30 FT. FROM THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP IN A SUDDEN MOVE, THE ANTI-SKID AND ANTI-LOCK PLUS ABS SYSTEM FAILED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10224155
“ABS SYSTEM FAILED. AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10280386

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 7,500 mi

Replace every 7,500 miles normal / 3,750 severe. Mirage's 1.2L three-cylinder holds barely over 3 quarts — small sumps punish stretched intervals. 0W-20 on most recent models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

CVT Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Mitsubishi schedules CVT fluid replacement — commonly every 60,000 miles normal / 30,000 severe (check your year's table). Use only the specified CVT fluid (J4/CVTF-J4 family); generic ATF destroys the belt-and-pulley unit.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate with every oil change. Light Mirages are easy on tires but the economy-focused OEM rubber wears fast when neglected.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect pads, rotors/drums, and lines at each service — Mirage G4 retains rear drums, which need periodic adjustment checks.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace every 2-3 years per the schedule. Cheap job, big ABS-unit insurance.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Spark Plugs

Every 60,000 mi

Iridium plugs commonly every 60,000 miles on the Mirage's 3A92 and Lancer's 4B11 — verify your year's table, as some engines list up to 105,000.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Engine Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Mitsubishi's schedule replaces the engine air filter every 15,000 miles — shorter than most brands, and a 5-minute DIY on the Mirage.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Drive Belt

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect from 60,000 miles and replace on cracking. The Mirage's single serpentine belt also drives the A/C — a failure strands the car's accessories at once.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace every 15,000 miles, behind the glovebox. Often skipped at quick-lube visits — worth checking if airflow feels weak.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Coolant Replacement

Every 60,000 mi

First change around 60,000 miles, then roughly every 30,000-45,000 per the schedule. Mitsubishi long-life coolant or equivalent OAT for your year.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Battery Test & Service

Every 25,000 mi

Test annually after year 3. Small-battery economy cars have little reserve — the first cold snap finds a weak one.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

19 crashes 1990–2024

How the 19 occupant deaths break down

15

driver deaths

4

passenger deaths

19

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

6

complaints mentioning a crash

2

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reflects Mitsubishi's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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