Used Mitsubishi Outlander

What to know before buying: Mitsubishi Outlander

From 2 forum threads and 2 press tests · updated 12/10/2026

What the reviews say

• Owners praise the roomy cabin and long-distance comfort; another review describes the cabin and boot as excellent.[2][3]
• Reviews describe the Outlander as stable and responsive, with good visibility and useful ground clearance for poor roads.[2][3]
• One owner's concise verdict is that the car serves well but is noisy.[1]one source
• A 2016 2.0 petrol automatic is described as a simple, inexpensive-to-run family car, though somewhat firm over potholes.[2]one source

Typical faults

• Corrosion is a significant risk: third-generation body resistance is rated poorly, while a 2007 owner reported severe underbody rust.[2][4]
• The third generation's original windscreen can develop a long thermal crack when its heater is switched on in severe frost.[4]one source
• On the third generation, regular loaded driving can cause substantial rear-spring sag after 70,000–100,000 km.[4]one source

  70 000–100 000 km

• Third-generation front-seat electric drives can develop play after 5–7 years, while the synthetic-leather upholstery is prone to cracking.[4]one source
• One petrol/LPG automatic required an engine rebuild at 115,000 km because its compression rings had stuck.[1]one source

  115 000–115 000 km · petrol/LPG automatic

• A 2.4 Invite owner reported gearbox overheating after 30,000 km at 140–150 km/h on the motorway; a shaft seal had also leaked.[3]one source

  30 000+ km · 2.4 Invite

Which engine and version to take

• The 2.4 petrol manual: its owner reported trouble-free operation and adequate performance after 60,000 km and five years.[3]one source
• A 2010 2.2 diesel received a positive report: at 220,000 km it neither consumed oil nor smoked.[2]one source

What to avoid

• The 2.0 petrol with CVT may disappoint on performance: one owner found the engine weak for the vehicle's weight and the CVT sluggish when overtaking.[3]one source

What to check at the inspection

• Inspect the body and entire underside on a lift: sources flag third-generation corrosion risk and severe rust on a 2007 example.[2][4]
• In cold weather, check the original windscreen and its heater for evidence of thermal cracking.[4]one source
• Check rear ride height and spring condition, especially at 70,000–100,000 km if the vehicle regularly carried loads.[4]one source
• Test the front-seat electric adjustments for play and inspect the synthetic-leather upholstery for cracking.[4]one source
• For a petrol/LPG car, verify oil-change and valve-adjustment history; one example had stuck compression rings at 115,000 km.[1]one source
• On a 2.4 version, test the gearbox under load and check for overheating signs and shaft-seal leakage.[3]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]iauto.lv — Mitsubishi Outlander. Plusi un mīnusi - Forums · forum
2. [2]auto.jautajums.lv — Mitsubishi Outlander atsauksmes | jautajums.lv - Auto, moto · forum
3. [3]mitsubishi.autoua.net — Отзывы про Mitsubishi Outlander - Autoua.net · press
4. [4]tarantas.news — Mitsubishi Outlander с пробегом: об этих проблемах ... · press

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