2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 -20 City / 24 -25 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

168 -220

Seats

5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

Lillian R

How economical and comfortable it is,and pleasant to guide it.

Saves gas, is comfortable for long trips and for large families, lasting.Nothing likes me.

Lillian M

Es comodo, economico y divertido para guiar, se conserva en buen estado.

Es economico en gasolina, cómodo para viajar y conserva su pintura natural, es blanca. Ninguna queja

Whitney G

The speed is the best part.

It is an SUV but it is also got a kick to it, gets up to speed very quickly, great breaks. Barely touch the brakes and your already in the windshield. Music sounds great with the CD player, comfortable cloth soft seats. Extra seats in the back holds 2 more people. Long lasting car.

Anna S

It drives very well on wet streets and gets good gas mileage for Its size.

I like how it handles and the storage space. I think the safety features could be enhanced. I also like the sound system and heated seats. The cargo space needs better design, everything moves around too much.

Gina F

It's reliable and has a lot of space compared to other crossover vehicles.

I have had very little go wrong with my car! Very reliable. There are very few features so I wish there was more, but it does the job well. The trunk space is amazing.

Janet W

Outstanding outlander makes this girls car dreams.

The ecu unit went out and I had no windshield wipers on front and was unable to adjust mirrors. It has tons of room. It has great stereo system. It is great on gas! Love the color. It seats 5. The locking gas cap broke and had to have it replaced.

Beth H

My vehicle gets very good gas mileage on the highway and on back roads.

My vehicle is good since it get very good gas mileage. Also has a ton of cargo space and it is easy to install car seats in. I have not had any issues in the 10 years I have had it. Very dependable vehicle.

Osvaldo H

Good car for anyone looking for something dependable.

It is very dependable, I have had few problems with it and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a car.

Negative Owner Reviews

Terry D

Don't buy this Mitsubishi. There quality of cars is of the poorest of any car I have ever owned.

The carpets and are of poor quality. The am portion of the radio stop working after about a year. The windshield washer never works in the winter even with a de-icer fluid. The car insulation is about as thin as paper.

Emily B

It is overall a reliable car for how old it is.

I like that it is an SUV but not a mom car or a very large SUV. I like that it has good gas mileage. I do not like that it accelerates very slowly.

conrad j

Please don't buy this vehicle it's not practical for any use.

Its too small for an suv. There is no aux plug or Bluetooth option. And is very slow when you try to speed up

Jay H

The vehicle has at least 3 recalls on it. One of which is the sunroof. I guess there is potential for it to shatter.

It's not bad for a vehicle that getting from point a to b. It's getting older and I want to look for a new one.

Mal S

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander: Dependable vehicle for an on the go family

Overall, it's a solid vehicle. It has good ground clearance and automatic traction control. It also has door handle locking and unlocking of the car, although it is somewhat irritating that only the passenger side door unlocks all the vehicle doors. The dome light automatically turns off after a set amount of time, even if a door is open, which is extremely helpful with forgetful kids.

Mitsubishi Outlander Models

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

ES

168 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

LS

220 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

SE

168 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

XLS

220 HP 21-21 MPG 7 Seats

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Owner Reviews

4.11

28 Reviews

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5 stars

43%

4 stars

39%

3 stars

7%

2 stars

7%

1 star

4%

Anna S on February 8, 2021

It drives very well on wet streets and gets good gas mileage for Its size.

I like how it handles and the storage space. I think the safety features could be enhanced. I also like the sound system and heated seats. The cargo space needs better design, everything moves around too much.

Mary P on January 18, 2021

Mitsubishi Outlander is a solidly built vehicle.

My Mitsubishi Outlander has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. I have regular recommended maintenance performed to keep it that way. The biggest issue I have faced is having recall work performed because my local dealership is no longer approved to complete it.

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Pros from Owners

Candace W.

It is very spacious, and excellent on gas! The spacious interior fits two car seats well with plenty of extra room. The outlander is my personal favorite car to drive on long trips or quick trips to the grocery store. It drives excellently!

Piper O.

The biggest pro is that my car has pretty good gas mileage as I often drive to and from my hometown and where I am attending college. I also like that the interior is quite comfortable for long drives. The trunk is very large and I am able to fit 3 large suitcases with some room left over when I am traveling. I also feel it is pretty safe and has extra airbags were I to get in a crash.

Cons from Owners

Candace W.

The only con I have to say about the vehicle is the keyless fob batteries die awfully fast. Also the keyless knob breaks easily and makes for a hard time when trying to start the car without the key. Other than these two minor issues I have nothing but great things to say out the Outlander.

Piper O.

While the seats for the driver and passenger are quite comfortable when I am driving long distances, I do not like how cramped the back seat is if I need to carry additional passengers. I also feel that the design of the trim between the windshield and the side windows and the very back side windows in the trunk is too thick and widens blind spots. It is something I have had to adjust to relying less on my mirrors which is annoying.

Ranks #13 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has an average owner rating of 4.12 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

4.11

Ranks #7 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #7 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

1

2008 Toyota Matrix

31 MPG

2

2008 Chevrolet HHR

30 MPG

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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

25 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander aux input location?

Answer: The AUX Input location in Your 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is usually tucked behind a small removable panel in the middle console. Don't mistake this for the tiny stereo input port, which is actually there so...

What are some of the 2008 mitsubishi outlander transmission problems?

Answer: The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander transmission problems are noisy transmission and hard shifts. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. Hard...

Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander have Bluetooth?

Answer: The 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander does come equipped with bluetooth capabilities, depending on the trim package Your purchase. It comes standard with XLS and SE, but is optional for the ES LS trims. The first task...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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