The problem
Mitsubishi is recalling 5,400 my 2007-2008 outlander passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. For vehicles without an electric power seat, the floor harness connector for the power seat is placed directly on the floorboard underneath the carpeting (vehicles with power seats already have the harness elevated). If a vehicle occupant enters the vehicle with a sufficient amount of snow on their feet containing road salt, it is possible for the melted snow mixture to soak the carpet and allow the salt-water solution to come into contact with the unused power seat harness connector.
The risk
The connector terminal May corrode and allow current to flow, resulting in the gradual heating and melting of the connector and May result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the floor harness from beneath both the passenger and driver seats to above the carpet and away from the bottom of the floorboard to prevent contact with any future melt solution. The recall began on April 7, 2008. Owners May contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 08V-094 (08V094000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SR-08-002 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Seats |
| Report date | February 28, 2008 |
| Owners notified | April 7, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 5,400 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seats
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 08V-094 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will relocate the floor harness from beneath both the passenger and driver seats to above the carpet and away from the bottom of the floorboard to prevent contact with any future melt solution. The recall began on April 7, 2008.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 5,400 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.