2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower arm
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,…
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…
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,865 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Control arm became unattached losing ability to steer and cracking the subframe on the front driver side.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 18, 2026 · Suspension
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi outlander. While driving 65 MPH, the driver's side control arm snapped in half without warning. The control arm collapsed on both front tires, which caused the v”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 24, 2019 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–19 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Outlander model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
How do I know if my 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V458000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 complaints
- 3000GT461 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.