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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 64 repairs.
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
turbocharged 154hp 2.3L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Sweden Jun 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 201353320 mi$400 | Oil leakege from left CV Joint | ||
| Aug 201355560 mi$1180 | leakage from the additive tank, new bag with oil + work. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Great Britain Sep 2008 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Oct 20083000 mi | Very low oil level could not find the correct oil for my VW diesel engine fitted to my UK outlander. VW refused to let me buy oil from them I have never had to top up oil on other cars owned in a 12 month period | ||
| Jul 20096000 mi | Plastic chrome trim on headlights, mirrors and front - a bar has started to bubble | ||
| Aug 20096000 mi | Car sent in for scheduled service. On the way home the engine sounded that it was sucking air. Took car back and they found a turbo pipe was blown off. Mitsubishi UK did not have the part in stock. Given hire car for 4 days. | ||
| Sep 20107000 mi | Could not read built in radio display (notsat-nav)in bright daylight.Mitsubishi HQ UK did nothing to fix problem. It still effects new shape outlanders. Dealer very rude and unhelpful.Mitsubishi HQ UK did not return my calls after 1st year | ||
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Oct 201030000 mi | A sensor was malfunctioning within the ABS. The problem was corrected promptly and professionally. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Puebla, Mexico Oct 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201753320 mi$400 | noise from the accessory belt | ||
| Jun 201753320 mi$100 | few days before the Mitsu dealer suggested to change the generator belt for noises (asking lot of $$). An independent shop found that only problem was an inexpensive ball bearing, and fixed it | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Nevada, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2014US $371 | CV boot on right side front was leaking and the entire drive axle was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201492000 miUS $105 | Battery was replaced due to weak cranking. No issues since replacement. | ||
| Dec 2016115000 miUS $643 | Oil change, water pump replacement (under warranty) and r&r brakes. | ||
| Jun 2017120000 miUS $200 | Fan blower and motor was making a grinding noise. Replaced the fan blower motor. Plastic clip for window armature broke and window would no longer go up or down. Bought and replaced the armature for both rear Windows. | ||
| Jul 2020144950 miUS $378 | Replace Starter | ||
| Aug 2020145260 miUS $484 | Replaced radiator and thermostat | ||
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Quebec, Canada Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201161380 mi | Replaced a corroded coolant pipe under warranty Replace anti roll bar connecting rods under waranty Replace anti roll bar connecting rods under waranty Replaced a corroded coolant pipe under waranty | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201381220 miC $1508 | New timing belt and tie rod ends. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201577500 miC $115 | Replace left front tie rod end. | ||
| Feb 201899200 miC $70 | right front tie rod end | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Quebec, Canada Aug 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201479360 miC $140 | Left tie-rod end was very used and did a lot of noise | ||
| Oct 2016105400 miC $550 | Change Starter | ||
| Jul 2018132060 miC $30 | Change front and rear links Replace catalytic converter Replace horns | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Alberta, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200933480 mi | Replaced an a/c control unit because I could not get consistent heat. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Quebec, Canada Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 20099920 mi | The down arrow for ajusting the glasses didn't work. Change the arrow and works fine | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Alberta, Canada Mar 2008 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Apr 20082480 mi | Steering axles had improper grease installed at the factory, replace 1 axle and re- grease the other. Upper strut bearings need replacing, parts ordered, delivery in a week. | ||
| May 20083100 mi | Head lights were blinking when the heater was cycling. Their was a software update, that the dealer performed. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200828 mi | Check engine light on, car won't start and transmission has a kick effect. Replace 4 relays due to building up moisture. Outlander's stock relays for 2008 for canada is not design for cold weather. Dealer replace it and everything is fine. | ||
| Feb 20099300 mi | Squeaking sound coming from front end every time I hit a bump. | ||
| Apr 200910540 mi | Replace both bushings in front. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| Feb 201024000 mi | Driver's side front window was out of alignment/ not properly in the track. Dealer fixed. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 20084340 mi | Supected squeaking sound from left side rear shock, dealer found it was from left rear door catch that was not aligned. Finally fixed. It took one day to get it fixed. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 200911780 mi | Passenger side headlight unit + wiring harness for light replaced due to burnt headlight connection. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201011160 mi | Bluetooth module replaced | ||
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in North Carolina, United States May 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jun 201386000 mi | cv joint And boot replaced boot replaced | ||
| Dec 201396000 miUS $50 | the bearings for the in dash friend have 1 out | ||
| Jun 2014100000 miUS $65 | idle was off cleared codes | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201553000 mi | 3000 dollar transmission needed mists parts | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200934000 mi | The electrical system completely shut down for about 3 seconds and the car lost power - they have no idea what happened after having my car for 5 days and a $300.00 rental car bill | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jan 201780000 miUS $10 | Replaced and cleaned out check valves in windscreen washer hose due to clogs. | ||
| Jun 2017110000 miUS $250 | Replaced cv joints as lube had leaked out of boots. Originals still seemed good and could be re lubed probably. Replaced rear pads and rotors Engine drive belt replaced | ||
| Jun 2018120000 mi | Tire valve stem was cracked. Tire shop replace TPMS sensor/stem. Then had to take to dealership to have all TPMS sensors reprogrammed. I assume age - it was the original tpms so 10+yrs. No one had touched the wheels recently. Recall - sunroof was replaced due to dealer recall. | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Philippines Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 20098060 mi | Interior plastic cover for the A-pillar was loose - weather strips were scratchig the tint off | ||
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201574400 miC $598 | Loose tie rod end. | ||
| Jan 201791440 mi | ABS light and ASC Off light came on. Dealer said it is a worn ABS sensor in the right rear wheel. Total estimate: $1,100.00. Took vehicle to private garage: said may be dirt in sensor. Having sensor cleaned. | ||
| Mar 201793000 miC $1400 | Wheel hubs were rusted, required replacement. | ||
| Jun 2021134540 miC $550 | Wheel Hub was rusted: ABS Light came on.Wheel hub was replaced 14 year old original muffler and entire exhaust up to engine manifold had to be replaced due to corrsion | ||
| Mar 2022140740 miC $450 | Right Rear wheel hub | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201398000 mi | radio amplifier failed dealer cost to repair $1045.00 Waiting to find a used amp. Found used amp on e-bay from a Mitsubishi Evolution, cost was $100. Repair labor was $138.00 had to remove passenger seat to replace. I edited this repair as I found out how to edit. | ||
| Nov 2016151400 miUS $172 | worn out left tie rod end, right tie rod end is fine. this is typical for this vehicle. Alignment included. this is the only unscheduled repair this car has needed. | ||
| Jun 2019180000 miUS $2200 | Cross member rusted through and failed. Vehicle undrivable. Transported to dealer. Took a long time to get parts. Car was repaired and I paid all the cost. I started a 9-12 month campaign with Mitsubishi for them to pair for the repair. While car was in shop I had other non-related parts replaced. Mitsubishi paid for the cross member failure repair after about 1 year. The cross member had recalls to monitor and apply anti corrosion materials as needed. | ||
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual 4WD
| Mitsubishi Outlander in Netherlands Nov 2008 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jul 201131000 mi | defective fan of the airco | ||
| Dec 201355180 mi€198 | Seatbelt at the drivers site locked up, technically I was not allowed to drive it. Unit had to be replaced completely | ||
2007.5 Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine not specified
| Mitsubishi in Iceland May 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jul 201052700 mi$6500 | Dual Mass flywheel was changed. I payed for a new disc and the (pressure plate) | ||
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