The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has 46 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 13 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and suspension. Owners most often flag cvt transmission reliability concerns: widespread anxiety about long-term durability, particularly in non-hybrid 4-cylinder models, though specific failure reports are less frequent than the concern. owners stress the necessity of regular fluid changes. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 15 Outlander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2021) to 462 (2015). With 46 complaints, the 2009 Outlander sits belowthe 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.
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Campaign 17V461000Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. T…
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Campaign 18V069000Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The …
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Campaign 16V791000Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and …
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its strong value proposition, driven by aggressive pricing, significant dealer discounts, a compelling 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and…
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Used Outlander listings typically run $27,675–$34,020 across 2019 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Outlander year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.