The Lemon IndexAll carsMitsubishiOutlander2007
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20082nd generation
Worse than average · most complaints: electrical
26 owner complaints, first 3 years 19–20 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
- Rust / frame corrosion21 complaintsmostly at 94,000–157,000 miles (151,000–253,000 km)
- Ball joint / control arm10 complaintsmostly at 124,000–205,000 miles (200,000–330,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 100 and 18,000 miles (160–29,000 km) (the middle half of the 20 complaints, of all 26 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 18V071000 (visibility), 17V461000 (visibility) and 16V791000 (visibility) done? It has 9 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Mitsubishi sent dealers 79 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This is a Technical Service Bulletin, sent to dealers, providing updates to the Chassis…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Mitsubishi's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 26 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 18K miles (0K to 29K km) on the car (20 of all 26 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Headlights, dim when air conditioning cycles on. Also blower motor and all other lights dim or slow.
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander owner · NHTSA complaint 10204659
More owner reports
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.
NHTSA complaint 10280385
Loud knocking noise when making a sharp turn, such as turning into a parking spot.
NHTSA complaint 10184071
Problems Mitsubishi told dealers about
Mitsubishi sent dealers 79 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin, sent to dealers, providing updates to the Chassis…
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak…
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 9
- Visibility · recall issued 2018
The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
- Visibility · recall issued 2017
In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole.
- Visibility · recall issued 2016
In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
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- Suspension · recall issued 2016
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross me.
- Lights · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
- Steering · recall issued 2014
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2014
During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
- Lights · recall issued 2008
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.
- Seats · recall issued 2008
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…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Mitsubishi Outlander recall, all years · All Mitsubishi recalls
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000–$3,150 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Mitsubishi Outlander year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew a bit more than the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 126; 100 is average, lower is better). The Mitsubishi Outlander year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2020.
What are the most common 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (27%), suspension (19%) and brakes (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
9 safety recalls (latest: visibility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander get?
19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 100 and 18,000 miles (160–29,000 km) (the middle half of the 20 complaints, of all 26 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2007 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 to $3,150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
3.0L 6-cyl.
What Mitsubishi Outlander year is better than the 2007?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2020 drew the fewest (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works