Vehicle recall R/2008/058

Mitsubishi Outlander recall: Engine may stall

DVSA recall R/2008/058 names the Mitsubishi Outlander. It was launched 29 September 2008. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/058
Launched: 29 September 2008
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Vehicles: 387 across the lines below

What can go wrong

When a driver sequentially performs a quick gear shift down (high rpm 6th to 5th to 4th gear etc)during high speed driving (high engine load) the engine ECU can judge the engine to run in overrun condition. As a result to avoid engine damage the ECU will turn off the engine by stopping the fuel supply and closing the throttle.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-programme the engine ECU.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander	not recorded	387

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2008/108 Fuel could leak from the resin fuel return pipe on the inlet manifold. 29 September 2008, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2009/039 Stop lights may not operate correctly 15 July 2009, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2009/037 Lack of brake servo assistance 15 July 2009, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2010/080 Clutch may fail 18 August 2010, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Lancer
R/2010/079 Short circuit may occur 18 August 2010, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2011/099 Rear wheel and hub may detach 14 October 2011, Mitsubishi Outlander

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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