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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander: common problems and reliability
One of the best Outlander years.
19 owner complaints, most about suspension. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Outlander?The 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and structure.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Outlander years only. How we score it
Is 2005 a good year for the Outlander?
Across the 24 Outlander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 19 (2021) to 466 (2015). With 19 complaints, the 2005 Outlander sits below the model's median of 71.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2005 Outlander
suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Campaign 16V458000Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Outlander. See the full Outlander owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Outlander listings typically run $20,398–$24,097.
Other Outlander model years
Compare every Outlander year side by side to see how 2005 ranks against the rest.
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