2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Fuel Economy
20 - 21 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
All the basics, including comfort, confident handling and unique style, are in place, and with a much needed increase in power the Outlander now has the juice to keep up with its rivals.
Pros
Roomy interior, comfortable ride, peppy around town, solid handling.
Cons
No manual gearbox, distracting audio controls, less cargo capacity than competitors.
What's New for 2004
The Outlander's 2.4-liter engine receives a much needed boost in power -- it now makes 160 horsepower.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Very reliable, nice looking
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car one year old with 12,000 miles, and it has served me well. Aside from a cooling fan that runs for a short period after the engine is turned off (I ignored the recall), I've had no problems. It's comfortable, zippy, handles well, and the cargo space with the back seats down is plenty long. Wish it were a little higher, though. I had considered a 2004 Ford Escape (too pricey) and a 2004 Honda CRV (not long enough). I'm happy with my pick. My only complaints are that the sheet metal is thin (dings easily), the in- town mileage isn't great (I get about 17 mpg on a 4-cylinder engine!), and wind pulses through the car when the back windows are down.
Favorite Features
Trouble-free engine and transmission, great highway mileage, and I like the unusual styling of the front end.
Suggested Improvements
Needs tougher body sheet metal and better in-town fuel economy.
Safety
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Overall excellent vehicle. Seats were uncomfortable on longer rides. Safety. Labor day weekend I had a rollover accident, going approximately 50 mph. We wound up on the roof. All 4 of us (ages 72, 69, 65, 59) walked away! Only the windshield broke. 3 of the doors and the tailgate opened so we could get out. The insurance company totaled it. The outlander is safe! We bought a 2008 outlander a few weeks later.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Improve seat comfort on trips.
Great car for the money!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned several Mitsubishi. Only money I spent on my cars have been the expected maintenance items. A very economical vehicles.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Snappy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
When I went to get financed for a car they said this is all I could get. (had a dying 95 escort). Wanted sporty and got it in sleeper mode. Has awesome handling. I have driven trucks and SUV's before but this handles like a car. It's interior could use a little help. Every thing rattles when have the bass up on the stereo.
Favorite Features
Sport-tronic transmission.
Suggested Improvements
more wore on interior.
Poor paint quality, Nice car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Overall, I like my outlander, but my paint started fading within 2 years of owning it. I took it to the dealer who told me it was because of the "texas sun". Needless to say, it is paid off now, 4 years old and looks pretty shabby on the outside. All the plastic parts are more pink than red. I am not happy. But, the interior is nice, laid out well. I have room for my car seat and one other adult in backseat. Cargo room is sufficient for a smaller suv. I am unhappy that at 50,000 miles I am considering A NEW PAINT JOB.
Favorite Features
Height, not too high, not too low
Suggested Improvements
Better paint, better gas mileage, More power, v6 option
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