Component Record

Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 Suspension Problems

29 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander - 25% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V458000Reported June 23, 2016 - 194,674 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 194,674 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Lighting19 Engine16 Steering14 Visibility11 Electrical System9 Air Bags8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.