2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
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MPG (up to)
21 City / 25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
160
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Paula K
Mitsubishi outlander SUV 2006.
I have own my car for 4 year and oil change and tires is all have done it has been a good car I have no problem at all with this SUVs. I have had one of my side back windows broken by someone mowing yard, and the windows alone cost $500 so I guess that is the only downside to it.
accountCircle Flo P
Reliable and comfortable to drive with decent gas mileage.
Over 12 years of owning this car I have had zero problems. It runs smoothly and gives ok gas mileage. Only complaint is that when it's idling, it makes a lot of noise.
accountCircle Kristi M
Mitsubishi outlander 2005 suv
Great performance and handling in all road conditions. Functional and spacious interior. Excellent family car.
accountCircle Vanessa D
Great family car for 4 and all the essentials we need for our outings.
It is a great family car. It's not too big and it's not too small. I like the feeling of it. Its spacious, and it has just enough room for me and my 2 kids. Plus toys in the back or for their bikes and all that outdoor essentials. It has cup holders in all the right places and it's not too high tech for me I can figure it out easily and I know what every button does.
accountCircle Karen V
Spacious practical car with dependability, economy, reliability line
I like the size of the vehicle. I like the sun roof, the lights, roof rack. I like how I can put standard gas and oil and it has 120,000 miles and it is running great. The trunk space is spacious. The biggest and best part is having room and the air conditioner goes through the whole car.
accountCircle Michelle Y
Great for off-road driving.
The Mitsubishi outlander is an amazing SUV. There is plenty of room and drives great. I haven't had any issues as I have only had it a year.
accountCircle Miguel R
2006 Mitsubishi outlander se AWD which just reached 100,000 miles.
Very dependable vehicle as long as suggested maintenance is kept up with. Only had two major problems which was oil pump and drive shaft u-joints which both were replaced. Other than that the vehicle still runs and looks good for only having 100,000 miles being that its a 2006.
accountCircle Rebecca C
It is not a gas guzzler while still getting great mileage.
This car has been reliable with very few technical issues for the past 12 years. As long as you are on top of general up keep with the car it will last a long time. It drives smooth and good engine as well. We had to get the brakes fixed after a decade.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle john do
AWD, great
Alway's replacing ball joints, ty-rods,link kits, wheel alignment, rides hard ,Never seen a vehicle go through front suspension parts, hard on gas,About the same as my 5.7 hemi,replaced gas tank( big problem ) on the AWD.Overhawl fair
accountCircle Jerome C
A very reliable car. Always starts in cold weather.
My car is very reliable. It starts in the coldest weather. The engine makes noise at high speeds. I get great mileage. It also shakes a little at high speeds, which brings the comfort level down a couple notches. The 2006 model does not have a lot of bells and whistles; but overall a very reliable car.
accountCircle Alison M
A nice and dependable vehicle.
The car is a very good dependable car. Never had any major issues with it. I did get in a head on collision and rear ended at the same time and it saved me. The only thing I have been concerned about is the fact that the airbag didn't deploy. My other issue is the fact that the roof has rusted and needs to be painted. It has a great amount of room even for adults in the back seat.
accountCircle Rebecca H
There is no air condition in the backseat
I love how well and consistent it runs, even after 12 years! I do wish it had air condition in the backseat. I love the size and the dark interior, however, I wish the interior dash lights were a bit brighter.
accountCircle Catherine L
That it is a hefty car that can withstand accidents. You feel secure inside it.
The model is a little older, which means it has had a lot of problems over recent years. The AC breaks often. And there is a low gas mileage.
accountCircle Chris F
150,000 miles and still going strong!
It is a good size vehicle. It has good handling and gas mileage. But it is older than I like to drive. But it gets me from place to place.
accountCircle Trey D
Good for students, singles and couples but find something else for a family.
Not enough engine power and not enough space, gas mileage could be better.... Reliable, has not had many problems, nice interior.

Mitsubishi Outlander Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LS
160 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
160 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
160 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Owner Reviews

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21 Reviews
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5 stars 29%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 29%
2 stars 5%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Mitchell C on March 25, 2021
I like that the vehicle is up off the ground.
I really like the ride, height off the ground, head room, cargo. Space, heated seats, ease of some engine repairs, cup holders, and turning ratio. I do not like gas mileage, can not see out the back like I would like for safety sake, and I can hear the road.
accountCircle Michelle Y on March 23, 2021
Great for off-road driving.
The Mitsubishi outlander is an amazing SUV. There is plenty of room and drives great. I haven't had any issues as I have only had it a year.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Alison M.

It is a SUV. It is four door. It has the hatchback. It has plenty of legroom in the front and the back. You can fit 3 grown people medium size in the backseat. It has that much room. The hatchback area is huge and the seats lay down. I was able to carry 150 cases of girl scout cookies in the back with the seats laid down.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Alison M.

The only thing that I have an issue with is that I need the ac controls in the back. It would be great to have those back there. My family and I have outgrown our vehicle. The tires are expensive. The windows are not tested and it is best to have them done. It would be a lot cooler. There are a lot of windows.

Ranks #16 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander has an average owner rating of 4.02 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 19 other Compact SUVs.

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2006 Honda CR-V
4.54
2
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2006 Scion xA
4.52
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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
3.9

Ranks #9 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #9 of 19 other Compact SUVs.

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2006 Scion xA
38 MPG
2
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2006 Scion xB
34 MPG
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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
25 MPG

Is The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander A Good Car?

Absolutely. I have had it for 13 years. It has over 225000 miles and have only needed minimal repairs.
Jen M.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Yes. No problems. This car is dependable. I am pleased with this vehicle. The car runs really well after 13 yrs. I am fortunate to have this car.
Barbara V.

Is The 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander A Good Value?

It cost me 23000. It was a great investment. It is a good value. I definitely recommend this car to anyone. I am going to get another Outlander after this one goes.
Brock R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission problems?

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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander: What is the oil type and capacity?

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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