The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the front subframe detached. The contact stated that the driver’s side front wheel was pointing outwards. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V458000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems
20 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 96,484.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- typical mileage
- 96,484
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rear2
- Front: control arm: lower arm2
At what mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension
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Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is 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.
Recall number 16V458000 · Recall details
What 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The entire undercarriage is rusted out, it was taken to Ricart near columbus ohio where they simply sprayed an anti rust coating over the existing rust. There is now rusted holes and the vehicle has spun out driving in straight due to control arm issues and whatever else. The vehicle is not believed to be road safe and needs to be addressed.
The front control arm where it bolts to the k frame rusted away completly resulting in the front drivers tire to come off. Was in a get in go parking lot turning when this happened luckly no one was hurt.
Rear subframe rusted through while moving slowly in driveway causing the driver's side rear wheel to misalign, making the car unable to move. Car was towed to repair shop where rear subframe was replaced.
2004 mitsubishi outlander. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion recall notice instruction issues - dealership applied corrosion spray to front cross member and lower control arm before consulting consumer. *smd
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 25-30 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear suspension was fractured and that the driver's side rear wheel separated from the vehicle. The contact stated that the fracture was due to severe rust. The contact was informed that the subframe showed severe and extreme rust. Walpole mitsubishi (575 boston providence hwy, east walpole, ma 02032, (508) 660-7000) was contacted about the failure on the vehicle. The contact was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
2004 mitsubishi outlander. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle driver side lower control arm / engine cradle malfunction. Consumer seeks reimbursement for lower control arm corrosion recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer stated the on november 20, 2015 the lower control arm on the driver's side of the vehicle broke away from the engine cradle. The driver's side tire snapped back into the wheel well. The consumer contacted the manufacturer for reimbursement but, the manufacturer had not responded. Updated 05/1/2017
When I started the car and put it in reverse, I heard a loud sound like I had ran over something metal, when I got out to check the left rear tire was leaning out. I had someone look at it and was told the rear control arm rusted and broke in half. I was unable to drive the car and had to have it towed. I received a recall for the front control arm rusting but was told by the dealer that the front arm was not included.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise from the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be driven. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. The dealer diagnosed that the front cross members fractured and needed replacement. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi outlander. While the vehicle was being remedied per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension), the dealer observed that the rear cross member was severely corroded and created holes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Questions about the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension
Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 96,484 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V458000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Outlander have bad suspension?
The Mitsubishi Outlander model years with the most suspension complaints are 2007 (58 complaints), 2003 (28 complaints) and 2004 (20 complaints).
Other 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
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