Overview & Reviews

The Outlander now offers a manual transmission on the base LS model. A new Limited trim line debuts, and all models feature slightly revised rear styling. Standard equipment enhancements on all Outlanders include advanced airbags and four-wheel disc brakes. Leather-trimmed seats are standard on the Limited, and both the XLS and Limited ride on 17-inch alloy wheels.

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

• Could use some more power, less cargo capacity than competitors, ABS limited to the most expensive models.

User Reviews:

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  need a grill - 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By xiang - July 24 - 4:30 pm

  notice the lower front bumper has a large open space in the center, where u can directly reach to the cooling system. A tiny rock went through hit the cooling tank. replacment costs $1000.............other than that the car is ok

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  Its not a "quality" japanese SUV. - 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By paintrboy - April 29 - 6:55 pm

  We bought our Outlander 1 and half years ago from the dealer. Only 59K with lots of warranty left. Worked like well for the first 4 months then, $800 of front end work. New ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar bushings etc. Then the gas tank started leaking another $1000. Then the transmission drive shaft seals began leaking (should have been covered under warranty) $300. New clutch kit, $800, new rear caliper $618 (yes, 1 ). Still needs new windshield, 4 struts, all new bushings again, doesnt start well after fuelling up and recently the power steering rack began leaking. It currently has 91K and we still owe $7000 on it. Dealer we purchased from said theyd buyback for $2200 firm.

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  10 years later - 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
  By Christina - November 11 - 10:47 am

  I bought this car brand new off the lot in 2005. Within the first couple of years I had to have it repainted twice because it was already rusting. I had the bushings, control arms, tierods, and brakes replaced pretty much every year Ive owned this thing, since the first year I bought it. I dont mistreat my car or drive it rough because Im too paranoid something will go wrong with it. At 7 years the motor blew and the dealership refused to honor the warranty, despite it having 93,000 miles on it (well under warranty). The transmission was bad after the first year. The radiator had to be replaced after 8 years, even though it leaked since the first year I got it. The dealership wouldnt cover anything with my 10 year/100,000 mile warranty except the bushings. My window motor died after 9 years. The rear window windshield wiper died after 3 years. I feel Im replacing the lights every 6 months, and at $35 a light, it adds up real quick. Ive pretty much replaced every single thing on this car since the year I bought it, without any help from the dealership or warranty. Now its paid off, you better believe Im going to drive the hell out of it for another 10 years because Ive rebuilt the whole thing. I paid $27,000 for this car, and I refuse to let it go out of sheer stubbornness, and not wanting to have to buy another car. BUT, I sure as heck will NEVER buy another one again. Wasnt ever worth the money. And I didnt even get the nice packaged one, its just plain jane boring. I wouldnt recommend this car to anyone. Its hard to find parts for it, and everything costs a ridiculous amount.