NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm Problems

0.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
198,000 miles

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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander suspension problems

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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Owner Comments

problem #1

Oct 262020

Outlander 4-cyl

  • 198,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, there was an abnormal loud clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle near the driver's feet. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact attempted to move the vehicle and noticed that the left wheel had seized. The contact stated that the tire was cambered in and resting on the front fender. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the control arm detached from extreme corrosion. The contact was also informed that the subframe was also corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000. The consumer stated that the vheicle is now repaired.

- Ashwaubenon, WI, USA

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