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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about visibility and wiper problems in the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 16% of all 125 complaints for this model year. That is the highest visibility and wiper complaint count among 20 Outlander model years. Median mileage at failure: 69,395 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
20
16% of 125
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,395 mi
Related recalls
3

When 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 27, 2009, latest Feb 1, 2026.

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2009Aug 2014Jan 2016Mar 2017May 2017Apr 2018Mar 2025
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2009 to Feb 2026; peak Jan 2017 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander

  1. NHTSA 18V071000Jan 26, 2018Visibility & Wipers56,641 vehicles

    Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

    Risk: If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.

  2. NHTSA 17V461000Jul 20, 2017Visibility & Wipers100,082 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

    Risk: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.

  3. NHTSA 16V791000Oct 31, 2016Visibility & Wipers100,082 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

    Risk: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Outlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20061 (5%)
  3. 200720 (16%)
  4. 20089 (16%)
  5. 20096 (13%)
  6. 20106 (10%)
  7. 20118 (14%)
  8. 20125 (23%)
  9. 20136 (23%)
  10. 20145 (11%)
  11. 20151 (2%)
  12. 20164 (3%)
  13. 20176 (12%)
  14. 20181 (2%)
  15. 20191 (3%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20226 (3%)
  18. 20230 (0%)
  19. 20240 (0%)
  20. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have visibility and wiper problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the visibility and wiper in the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 69,395 miles.
Which Mitsubishi Outlander year has the most visibility and wiper complaints?
The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has the most visibility and wiper complaints (20), compared with 20 for the 2007.
Is there a visibility and wiper recall for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander concern the visibility and wiper: 18V071000, 17V461000, and 16V791000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.