2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
Introduction
The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact SUV that offers a comfortable ride and a spacious interior. It is available with three engine options: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, a 3.0-liter V6, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The 2.4-liter engine produces 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.0-liter V6 produces 220 horsepower and 209 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 230 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque. The Outlander is available with a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Owners of the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander have reported a variety of issues, including:
Engine
2.4-liter Four-Cylinder
- Intake manifold gasket failure
- Description/Symptoms: Coolant leak, rough idle, decreased engine power
- Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
- Recalls: None Found
- Timing chain tensioner failure
- Description/Symptoms: Engine noise, loss of engine power, check engine light
- Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,200 - $1,500+
- Recalls: None Found
3.0-liter V6
- Valve timing solenoid failure
- Description/Symptoms: Check engine light, rough idle, decreased engine power
- Solution: Replace valve timing solenoid
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
- Recalls: None Found
- Oil leak from camshaft cover gasket
- Description/Symptoms: Oil leak, low oil level, check engine light
- Solution: Replace camshaft cover gasket
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
- Recalls: None Found
2.0-liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder
- Turbocharger failure
- Description/Symptoms: Loss of engine power, smoke from exhaust, check engine light
- Solution: Replace turbocharger
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,000+
- Recalls: None Found
Transmission
Six-Speed Manual
- No Issues Found
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Transmission slippage
- Description/Symptoms: Loss of power, rough shifting, check engine light
- Solution: Replace transmission
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $5,000 - $7,000+
- Recalls: None Found
Suspension
- Strut mount failure
- Description/Symptoms: Noise, vibration, decreased ride quality
- Solution: Replace strut mount
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
- Recalls: None Found
- Ball joint failure
- Description/Symptoms: Noise, vibration, decreased ride quality
- Solution: Replace ball joint
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
- Recalls: None Found
Electrical
- Alternator failure
- Description/Symptoms: Dim lights, loss of electrical power, difficulty starting
- Solution: Replace alternator
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700+
- Recalls: None Found
- Battery drain
- Description/Symptoms: Difficulty starting, dead battery
- Solution: Check for parasitic drain, replace battery
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
- Recalls: None Found
Exterior
- Rear wiper motor failure
- Description/Symptoms: Rear wiper does not work
- Solution: Replace rear wiper motor
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
- Recalls: None Found
- Sunroof leak
- Description/Symptoms: Water leak into cabin
- Solution: Replace sunroof seals, reseal sunroof
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
- Recalls: None Found
Interior
- HVAC system failure
- Description/Symptoms: Air conditioning or heater does not work
- Solution: Repair or replace HVAC system
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
- Recalls: None Found
- Power window switch failure
- Description/Symptoms: Power window does not work
- Solution: Replace power window switch
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
- Recalls: None Found
Summary
The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has a number of potential issues, including engine problems, transmission problems, and electrical problems. The severity of these issues can vary, and the cost to fix them can be significant. However, the Outlander is a generally reliable vehicle, and many owners are satisfied with its performance and value.