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#BS-2008-MITOUT-D54D

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Based on reports from 77 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
77
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Recalls
12
TSBs
104
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 77 complaints, 1 crashes, 2 fires, and 12 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

loud noise vibration

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

ac noise

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

radio amp blown

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

8 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 94K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

13
0–30K
7
30–60K
7
60–90K
10
90–120K
8
120–150K
12
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (13 reports) • Median: 94K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension8 (10%)
Lights8 (10%)
Engine8 (10%)
Electrical7 (9%)
Visibility7 (9%)
Other7 (9%)
Drivetrain6 (8%)
Brakes4 (5%)

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 94,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 94K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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08
2
09
2
10
2
11
2
12
2
13
10
14
6
15
13
17
14
18
3
19
3
20
7
21
2
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

08V094000Apr 2008

SEATS

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 5,400 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF 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. FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ELECTRIC POWER SEAT, THE FLOOR HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE POWER SEAT IS PLACED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORBOARD UNDERNEATH THE CARPETING (VEHICLES WITH POWER SEATS ALREADY HAVE THE HARNESS ELEVATED). IF A VEHICLE OCCUPANT ENTERS THE VEHICLE WITH A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SNOW ON THEIR FEET CONTAINING ROAD SALT, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MELTED SNOW MIXTURE TO SOAK THE CARPET AND ALLOW THE SALT-WATER SOLUTION TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE UNUSED POWER SEAT HARNESS CONNECTOR.

08V680000Feb 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 21,493 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LED TYPE STOP LAMPS AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE STOP LAMPS TO NOT ILLUMINATE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.

09V077000May 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST.

14V366000Aug 2014

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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.

14V562000Oct 2014

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

+ 7 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Outlander is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

77

Class avg

387

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 77 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is related to the suspension, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has 77 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Outlander problems start?
Based on 57 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 94,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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