2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

54Suspension complaints

43.2%Of all 125 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION54 · 43.2%

VISIBILITY/WIPER14 · 11.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY11 · 8.8%

STEERING11 · 8.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 · 7.2%

Share of the 125 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander overview page.

What owners report

“When visiting local dealership for a state inspection it was found the rear subframe of my 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2WD Model XLS has rusted completely…”NHTSA complaint 11629728 — filed 12/09/2024

“The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while making a left turn at 10 MPH, the steering wheel jerked violently. The…”NHTSA complaint 11550238 — filed 10/16/2023

“I have been having problems with the wheel turning towards the left. Once I went to Firestone and got tires I was told the my…”NHTSA complaint 11498117 — filed 12/19/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander: 54 of 125 complaints on file (43.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have in total?

125 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.