The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has 16 recalls, the most serious being a front lower control arm that can detach while driving, causing sudden loss of steering control and a high risk of a crash.
Two fire-related recalls involve an unused wiring harness connector sitting on the floorboard beneath the carpet on vehicles without power seats: the terminal can corrode, heat up, and melt, potentially starting a fire. The sunroof glass can detach from its assembly on vehicles equipped with that option, becoming a hazard for traffic behind the vehicle. On the steering side, a power steering pressure tube can rust through from contact with the transmission housing and leak fluid, making the steering heavy and difficult to control. A related recall covers vehicles that received a replacement 6-speed automatic transmission during service, where the same leak risk applies. Transfer case assemblies replaced during prior service work may have an oil seal that slips out of position, letting transmission fluid migrate into the transfer case and causing rough or failed shifting.
Wiper system problems form a cluster of their own: water draining from the windshield cowl area can corrode the wiper link ball joint until it separates or soak into the wiper motor and cause internal corrosion, leaving the driver with no wipers in wet conditions. The brake light switch can also malfunction on certain vehicles equipped with LED stop lamps, leaving the brake lights dark when the pedal is pressed and giving no warning to drivers behind.
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What can fail
The sunroof glass may separate from the sunroof assembly, potentially falling onto the roadway and hazarding other vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The sunroof may not be properly bonded and could separate from the vehicle, potentially striking other road users or property.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the sunroof glass assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Water can collect near the wiper motor's breathing hole. If the motor isn't running, water may enter through this hole, causing corrosion or electrical failure that stops the motor from working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace your wiper motor with an upgraded model designed to prevent water from entering.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the wiper motor through its breathing hole after leaking between the hood and windshield, causing internal corrosion and potential motor failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wiper motor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water seeps between the hood and windshield, corroding the front wiper link ball joint. This corrosion can cause the wiper link to separate, making the wipers stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a rubber boot on the ball joint to block water entry and inspect the wiper motor crank arm for damage, replacing it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water drains onto the front wiper link ball joint, causing corrosion and wear. The joint may separate, making windshield wipers stop working and reducing driver visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rubber boot covering the ball joint and inspect and replace the wiper motor crank arm if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front cross member can corrode from salt water exposure in certain regions, potentially causing the front lower control arms to detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front cross member and either apply a sealing/anti-corrosion agent or replace it with a new sealed one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The brake light switch may fail, preventing the brake lights from turning on when you press the brake pedal.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the brake light switch with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The brake light switch may malfunction, preventing the brake lights from turning on when you apply the brakes.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the brake light switch with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The oil seal in the transfer assembly may shift out of position due to a manufacturing defect, allowing transmission fluid to leak into the transfer assembly. This reduces fluid pressure and can prevent gear shifting.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transfer assembly and replace it if needed to restore proper fluid pressure and shifting function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The power steering pressure tube may be positioned too close to the transmission housing, causing it to rust from rubbing. A small hole could develop, leaking power steering fluid and reducing steering assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering pressure tube sits too close to the transmission converter housing. Contact between these parts can puncture the tube, causing power steering fluid to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
In some serviced vehicles, the replacement transfer case assembly's oil seal may shift out of position, potentially causing fluid leakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transfer case assembly at no cost if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The brake lamp switch may malfunction, preventing the stop lamps from lighting when you apply the brakes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
On vehicles without electric power seats, the unused power seat harness connector sits under the carpet on the floorboard. Salt-water from melted snow on occupants' feet can soak through the carpet and corrode the connector.
What the fix does
Dealers will move the harness connector from under the carpet to above it, away from the floorboard, preventing salt-water contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On vehicles without power seats, the unused power seat wiring connector sits on the floorboard under the carpet. Melted snow with road salt can soak through the carpet and corrode the connector, causing it to heat up and potentially melt, which could start a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will move the floor harness to a location above the carpet under both front seats.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
