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2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Safety Overview

The 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 12 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:frame and members
  • Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 20V279000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 20V279000: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/18/2020
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 18V069000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 18V069000: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/26/2018
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 18V071000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 18V071000: If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/26/2018
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 17V461000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V461000: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/20/2017
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 16V791000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V791000: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/31/2016
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 16V458000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V458000: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/23/2016
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 15V232000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V232000: Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/20/2015
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 15V233000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V233000: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/20/2015
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 14V562000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V562000: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/12/2014
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 14V564000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V564000: Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/12/2014
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 14V365000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V365000: If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/25/2014
2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 14V366000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V366000: A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/25/2014

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.