2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 7 of 21 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Suspension, Wheels & Tires include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 19 in 2005 to 21 in 2006.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | vs. 2006 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–3,100 | 2,850–3,100 | 2,850–3,100 | 3,100–3,300 | 2,850–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 20–21 | 20–22 | 20–22 | 19–20 | 20–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–19 / 23–24 | 18–19 / 23–25 | 18–19 / 23–25 | 17 / 23–25 | 17–20 / 24–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–444 | 404–444 | 404–444 | 444–468 | 404–444 | |
| Complaints filed | 52 | 19 | 21 | 125 | 58 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 10 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Visibility & Lighting: 7 of 21 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander get?
EPA rates it 20–22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 19 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 404 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S4) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 19 mpg (high) | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 423 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 18 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (high) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 423 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S4) | 4 | 2.4L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 18 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 444 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · Campaign 16V458000 · Jun 23, 2016
Defect: Mitsubishi 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.
Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.