Overview & Reviews

Mitsubishi jumps into the mini-SUV battle with the Outlander, which offers different styling but little else to separate it from the likes of the Subaru Forester or Honda CR-V.

• Roomy and comfortable ride, peppy around town, solid handling.

• Lacks punch for passing, distracting audio controls.

User Reviews:

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  Overall performance/Reliability - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Patricia Wood - August 28 - 3:16 am

  I have had this 2003 Mitsubishi outlander for 18 years. I bought it with about 1300 miles on the odometer. It now has approximately 260,000 miles on it. I live in the Colorado high country and my Outlander has always gotten me through snowstorms, hail, icy roads and muddy off road driving. It is reliable and fuel efficient!! I love this car! The interior has held up remarkably well, in fact, looks like new except wear on the pedals. Of course I have always given it regular oil changes, replaced wipers, battery, brake shoes, muffler and headlamps...things of that nature. But never have I had issues with the transmission, engine, alternator or major components. This gem has cost me very little to maintain. Recently the serpentine belt, sway bar links, rear U joints and cv axles were replaced. The total cost was about $2000. I paid it gladly and never considered replacing it with another vehicle, used or new. Some may say it's foolish to put money into an 18 year old car but replacing my Outlander with a newer car would not guarantee that a new one would handle as well in inclement weather, run as well day to day, last as long with no major expenses and be as reliable as my Mitsubishi Outlander.

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  Love it but... - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Screen404 - December 29 - 2:00 am

  I got this car for my wife and we both love it but one problem i have is with the head light spreding light all over the road too mutch. I had to put after market fog light and after market light boulbs. It did make things better.

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  2003 Outlander - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By gjens - December 24 - 10:00 am

  This small Suv has been a lot of fun to drive and since Ive purchase this car over seventeen month ago has not cause me one bit of trouble. I wish it would give better gas milage in the city 18 mpg but it does rather well on the highway 27 mpg.

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  Good Family Vehicle - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By C - December 11 - 7:16 am

  Ive always had minivans before this and I was reluctant to go to an SUV because I enjoyed the extra backseat. However, after test driving the Outlander with my family of five we decited to buy. My three kids fit comfortably in the backseat (with two booster seats) The height is simliar to a van and the trunk is a lot roomier.

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  best suv under 20,000 - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By jwebb - November 28 - 10:00 am

  i didnt think i would like it after i drove it , i fell in love with the way it handles and looks..

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  I love the Outlander - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By eduardo Machado - October 23 - 10:00 am

  Althoug the power is a little on the slow side, i love the way it handles, the way a can drive like ill drive a car, i can take turns real fast and do be worried at all, To conclude its a real good buy for the money, performance side, i already installed a K&N Cone intake and it feels a lot more powerful, soon ill be installing and exhaust system

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  Handles all weather - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By molly - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I have driven my Outlander all over the country, in Massachusetts snowstorms, New Mexicos wind storms, Pennsylvanias pelting rain, and Arizonas searing heat, and it has never let me down. It handles really, really well in the snow. I have not had to do anything other than routine maintenance. The original battery lasted for 7 years, and the paint still looks great. It has a few idiosyncrasies: It makes a strange chirping sound in cool, humid climates (in San Francisco, in particular). As others have noted, its not the peppiest. It drags on steep hills (like the big one in Camarillo, CA, on the 101 southbound), and I have to stick to the slow lane. All in all, Ive been very pleased.

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  Great economical SUV - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By tbailey152 - September 18 - 10:00 am

  Great car. Very reliable. Would recommend AWD version though. I bought FWD and sometimes wish I had AWD.

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  Love It - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By mccoygreer@aol.com - September 15 - 2:00 am

  I purchase my Outlander last month and I really like it. The only thing is I hear sort of a rattle type sound when I accelerate. It truly sounds like a rattle underneath near the catylitic converter or something. Ive taken it back and they tell me thats normal in the 4cyl. Has anyone else experience the same sound?

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  Fun car to drive - 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Christy1972 - August 12 - 10:00 am

  Since purchasing our Outlander, we have gone to Charleston, SC 2 times. It was a very enjoyable drive. It was quiet wuth the windows closed so our kids could sleep. I also use my Outlander for my house cleaning buisness. It handles well. The steering is responsive. The a/c works great. It tilts a little in tight turns. That is the ONLY complaint from me. (although you should never speed-ha ha) The dash has a very easy to read layout. And my kids LOVE my new car. Thanks Mitsubishi!! This is by far my favorite car I have owned.