2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 -20 City / 23 -25 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

168 -220

Seats

5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

Jeff w

Excellent, quality SUV with all the extras.

I love this SUV! Has all the bells and whistles.

Kelly K

It is a very dependable car.

I like that it is very cheap on gas. It is very spacious for all kids. I do not have no problem with the car.

Janice K

Moonroof great. Very comfortable when my sixteen began driving. Family friendly.

Problems with ball joints several times. Now that I am in high mileage I am experiencing starter problem, as well as a front end alignment. But with over 200, 000 miles. I would definitely purchase another one.

Kirsten B

This car is truly a wonderful car. I always feel safe and I think it was a great value for the money paid.

I love that my vehicle is a crossover. A lot can fit in it but still manageable for my young children. I love that it's still a smooth ride just like when I bought it. It doesn't need a ton of work which is nice. It's very reliable.

Deb poirier

Love it

I am very happy with this vehicle, I have taken it on the hwy twice and seems great?

Crystal C

The paint job is messing up just like the Galant I owned.

It is very roomy. The paint job on it is messing up. Drives really well.

Christian D

Grocery getter that's suitable for college students

The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has been a very reliable car and haven't had many problems! It's a v4 engine so the mileage per gallon are higher than most SUVs. As for features I like how deep the car is inside the roof is higher up than most cars. In the back there's ton of room to store things including a indent in the floor to store more. It also has a tailgate that folds down making packing large stuff in the car easier! I have the one with leather seats and while it does get hot in Florida it's nice to have the leather for cleaning ease!

Sarah C

It's a great car to drive but the hands free doesn't work

It gets great gas mileage and is large enough for the whole family

Negative Owner Reviews

Jessica H

Overall I find it to be a good vehicle.

Overall this vehicle has been good. Tires are expensive because of the sensors. Gets good highway gas mileage. Lots of recalls. It has enough room for my family and all our luggage. I have also hauled many things. I do not like the in town gas mileage. I appreciate how quickly it warms up in the winter and cools off in the summer.

verna E

Nothing extraordinary about the car. It gets us where we want to go.

It has been reliable with very little car problems. Interior rather cheap. It gets fairly good gas mileage

Bryan l

CVaxle maintenance

Keep on top of the maintenance as it relates to the CV axle and boots.........if u have to replace axles....mitsu charges $100 and $1400 each side........not covered by powertrain/drivetrain warranty

Mitsubishi Outlander Models

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

168 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

XLS

220 HP 19 MPG 7 Seats

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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Owner Reviews

4.33

24 Reviews

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5 stars

46%

4 stars

42%

3 stars

13%

2 stars

1 star

Sarah C on March 30, 2021

It's a great car to drive but the hands free doesn't work

It gets great gas mileage and is large enough for the whole family

brooke f on February 3, 2021

Drives nice and good sound system. Very safe for me and my family

Like-4 wheel drive and good gas mileage bad: a little small, I don't like the gas level gauge

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Pros from Owners

Nathaniel G.

It gets great gas mileage, and can seat up to a family of five, the back seat also fold down if you don't need them and can haul things pretty easily. It also has a mini tailgate which is good for fireworks shows etc,

Cons from Owners

Nathaniel G.

It is foreign so when the car does need something the items are a little bit price, along with labor costs. The blow motors seem to go out faster than most vehicles. And everything inside the car and motor is backwards from an American car.

Ranks #7 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has an average owner rating of 4.38 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 25 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #7 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #7 of 25 other Compact SUVs.

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31 MPG

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30 MPG

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25 MPG

Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander A Good Car?

Yes ! Great on gas and roomy without feeling like a bus. I think it’s way more stylish than a minivan

Bob P.

Yes, it is a smaller SUV which means it's not much more in gas mileage than a car. And tires are smaller

Cree M.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Yes very reliable no major work done in the whole time I have owned it. General maintenance and some TLC that’s it

Denise W.

It is reliable, it hasn't broken down on me. I have had to replace the blower motor a couple of times and parts are expensive

Pamela V.

Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander A Good Value?

About 6k and yes very good value for the money probably the best on the market. Would highly recommend to anyone especially on a Budget

Angelic C.

2500 dollars now since its ten years old. It's decent value, your paying less but don't expect to keep it forever

Flip W.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander starter location?

Answer: The starter in the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is on the front of the engine slightly to the right of center. It's is just below the exhaust manifold and has a metal shield around it to protect it from the heat....

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander came in a number of different models -- across which, two different engines are used. You may either have the 2.4L 4Cylinder, or the larger 3.0L V6. In both configurations, the...

Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: When equipped with the 2.4-liter engine, the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander features a timing chain. Vehicles powered by a 3.0-liter engine use a timing belt. These parts are simply made of different material, but...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front