2007 Mitsubishi Outlander: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 1, 2026 · Electrical, Suspension · TN

Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC that the recall on the wipers did not cover the faulty ETACS, "which is a common repair on 06-11 Mitsubishis." He was more than happy to give me a quote for more than $1,000 to replace the defective ETACS. We've replaced coil springs that snapped in two as I pulled out from my driveway with my children in tow - NOT covered by the recall because the mileage on the vehicle was 3,800 miles OVER Mitsubishi's pre-set mileage limit. I have had numerous problems out of the vehicle: coil springs snapped in two, ETACS failure, (still) non-functioning windshield wipers, corroded/rotted exhaust that cost nearly $1,000 to repair - not REPLACE but to REPAIR -, electrical failures related to headlights/interior lights/Bluetooth/cruise control, and severe cross member corrosion. I have reached out to Mitsubishi Motors several times since purchasing the vehicle, and other than speaking to extremely rude representatives three times by phone, no one has ever responded to me about my concerns. Most concerning right now: The anti-corrosion that was applied by the Mitsubishi dealership should have been a complete replacement of the front and back subframes, as BOTH are completely ROTTEN and CRUMBLING from rust! My daughter had been driving this vehicle with her baby in tow until recently! It is completely unacceptable that Mitsubishi Motors has not been held accountable and forced to fix these issues!

Filed Mar 1, 2025 · Visibility · IN

Front windshield wiper motor went out and wipers no longer work

Filed Jan 13, 2019 · Electrical · 140,112 miles · PA

Main control unit 8637c096 failed and was replaced. Wipers failed to operate. Dealer replaced module. Very expensive. This car had a lot of wiper motor and other recalls.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Transmission · PA

I purchased my 2007 mitsubishi from quakertown mitsubishi in april on 2017. In the last month my car will be stuck in the park position when trying to move out of park the care won't move. I called the dealership to get my car looked at. When I made the appointment I was not told that I would be charged a 59.95 diagnostic fee. I did not pay the fee because I didn't have the funds. They did replace my wipers per the recall. I haven't had any other problems until now. I make monthly payments on this car and still owe over 9 thousand on this car.

Filed May 30, 2017 · Suspension, Visibility · NJ

Received a recall for manufacturer recall numbersr-16-009 the federal safety agency 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 windshield), the front wiper link ball joint may experience excessive moisture and corrode. If this occurs, the resin case of the ball joint will wear prematurely due to the ball joint corrosion and the wiper link may ultimately separate causing the windshield wipers to stop operating. I've been in contact with my local dealer and nothing has been resolved 6 months later I keep being told the parts haven't come in yet. I also received a for a corrosion issue on the lower control arm in august of 2016 same as my other recall no answers for that many months later

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Airbags, Visibility · FL

Takata recall and windshield wiper recall. My car was put on defective air bag recall a few years ago and I was told today again that no replacements were available and my car was not on the recall list. Also received letter dec 2016 saying make an appt. For inspection of windshield wiper problem but no parts are available to fix that either!

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Suspension, Visibility · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi outlander. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v791000 and 16v458000 (visibility/wiper, suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Visibility · 88,789 miles · NY

There is a current recall (#15v233000) open for 2009 and up outlanders, however; my 2007 outlander is experiencing the same safety issue. See the following supporting links: mitsubishi forum discussion showing issue with 2007 outlanders: http://mitsubishiforum.com/forum/mitsubishi-outlander-10/2007-outlander-xls-interior-cabin-fan-noise-23886/ overview of complaints leading to recall: http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2015/mitsubishi-recalls-defrosters-headlights-tail-lights-windshield-wipers.shtml recall #15v233000 information: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/searchresults;jsessionid=k79mwl9czvcpw5qt7jvc7zqfkn9hwgjtc3bfbklwlkjz1cgdhcs4!1946195996?prodtype=v&searchtype=prod&targetcategory=a&searchcriteria.model=outlander&stats=512860%2c7%2c0%2c17%2c12%2coutlander&makestats=&jsonbaseurl=%2fdownloads%2ffolders%2f&searchcriteria.model_yr=2009&searchcriteria.make=mitsubishi&searchcriteria.prod_ids=512860

Filed Jan 27, 2009 · Visibility · 18,000 miles · PA

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. The glass shattered and fell into the car.