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Great buy
ashgad, 08/09/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2005, needed a larger car for our new baby. It has been such a great buy! It is super reliable, nothing has ever broken down on it and it runs like a champ. It has almost 90,000 miles on it now and is still running as great as the day I bought it. It is awesome in the snow, when we had a huge storm here 2 years ago, I was passing up every other SUV and truck left and right as they all got stuck or slid down a the hill. I would recommend this car to anyone, it has been great for us!
Traded my Gallant for This???
cm0805, 08/28/2013
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
I didn't know when I traded that the same motor that was in my Gallant is also in the Outlander. Good motor, but the Outlander is heavier so it has no get up an go. It also doesn't track well, feels top heavy in the curves. Inside is not plush, but looked good when new. Both Gallant and Outlander had the same problems: after a couple yrs the A/C goes out and the temp control knob (the cheapest design I've seen) breaks off. The good news: 10yrs, 260k mi and still running like a top. Oil changes and a timing belt is all I've had to do. My Gallant was the reason I stayed with this brand... 340k, oil changes and 1 water pump. Awesome!
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Best Money I ever Spent
lionesse2015, 01/03/2015
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
41 of 45 people found this review helpful
This is the most awesome car I have driven to NY and Ga on many occasions. I bought the car used with 14k mikes on it today 12years later and 13 years old it's at 214k. Awesome on gas unassuming and just an all around dream. I am in the market for a new car right now and fear I will never find something as good as my outlander.
Handles all weather
molly, 09/13/2010
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have driven my Outlander all over the country, in Massachusetts snowstorms, New Mexico's wind storms, Pennsylvania's pelting rain, and Arizona's searing heat, and it has never let me down. It handles really, really well in the snow. I have not had to do anything other than routine maintenance. The original battery lasted for 7 years, and the paint still looks great. It has a few idiosyncrasies: It makes a strange chirping sound in cool, humid climates (in San Francisco, in particular). As others have noted, it's not the peppiest. It drags on steep hills (like the big one in Camarillo, CA, on the 101 southbound), and I have to stick to the slow lane. All in all, I've been very pleased.
Best Car I Have Ever Owned
PMB, 05/03/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have owned more than two dozen new cars in my lifetime, and this one wins hands down for being the most reliable one. Nothing else even comes close!!! I had it for almost six years and had to trade it in at 165K miles due to insurance premiums on multiple cars. It still ran like a dream, and I hated to see it go. Of course, I faithfully changed my oil with high quality products every 3000 miles. This one is really easy to do it yourself.
Saved our Lives
gail, 07/21/2006
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Our Outlander saved me, my daughter's and her friend's lives! Tonight we were in a terrible car accident where I went into a ditch and my truck flipped over three times! We all had our seatbelts on, the back windows shattered OUT the car, the sides got bangged up, but the doors never caved in, the roof and hood were badly smashed. When people passed the vehicle, they were horrified...and could not believe we were alive! I am going to buy another...as I feel it truly saved us....I give it a five star safety rating...thanks Mitsubishi!
Old reliable
Ellie, 12/06/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because the year-end price was too good to refuse (despite not being crazy about the ext styling), but am amazed at the reliability. Almost 80k miles on it and only oil changes/checks & recall replacements. Now needs a new battery. Roomy interior, comfortable on a 2k mile trip. Gas mileage better than expected (average 23-24MPG overall).
Outlander
Robert, 12/30/2005
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After three years of fairly trouble free operation the radiator in my Mitsubishi Outlander blew causing the enigine to overheat and sustain further damage. The problem was with a defective fan controller known by Mitsubishi. They elected to cover the cost of all the parts, but not the labor. Is that good customer service? I don't think so. BTW, all this happened just one month after the warranty expired.
Pleasantly surprised in Hawaii
tballer1976, 06/27/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car was not first choice but it has been dependable for 5+ years! When on the mainland, it's been to New Mexico, Las Vegas, & throughout California with no problems. Driven through rain, fog, & desert too. It's great to have for long drives & the MPG is comparable to other SUVs of its type/year. The interior is well spaced, especially for back seat passengers, & the stock sound system is surprisingly good. A/C is still running great too. Only complaint is the front seat headrests. I feel like my head is jutted out too forward. Had to just turn my headrest the other way. Also, maintenance at Mitsubishi dealers can get quite pricey, but it is the dealer after all. Great car!
aperance/convience pack-total cost 18200
Outlander4life, 05/25/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have researched over 10 of these so called "crossover" models and the outlander is by far the best choice. It gets unbelievable gas mileage and sits up high enough to feel like your up with the big boys.My biggest concern when buying this vehicle was all the negative reviews concerning the power to get up and go.At 75 mph you are barely at 3000 rpm! I guess if you wanna drive a 100 mph power would be a problem but for everyday comuters this is the best. To give you a better idea as far as the size of the suv it is probably the same height and size a the old chevy blazer 4 door. Overall this was a great buy.
Incredible reliability
M. Taylor, 12/29/2016
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Mitsu has a poor image here in the US but the Outlander was a great car for my family. We purchased ours new in the summer of 2003. It was the XLS model with AWD and all factory options. It was originally my wife's car and she chose it over the CR-V and RAV4 due to our positive experience with a prior Mitsu SUV (Montero Sport) and the availability of a sunroof along with heated leather seats. A year later, we got her another car and I took over the Outlander. We traded the Outlander in for new car in Feb 2016. It had 302,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. The Mitsu was extremely reliable for us with the interior and exterior holding up well through the those 13 years. My only gripes: slow acceleration, average fuel consumption, and timing belt had to be changed every 60k miles.
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Best Buy Out There
GranDan, 06/10/2006
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the best car that I have ever owned in 36 years of car ownership. It's dependable, fuel efficient, has a comfotable ride, and sporty style. Change the oil...fill it with gas...and enjoy. My Outlander has not had any problems in 31,000 miles.
Good value
roger, 01/07/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2003 Outlander AWD new and have only had oil changes, tires and a couple recalls since. It's been a very reliable, versatile and economical vehicle.
Solid car - very pleased
Jane, 10/11/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We purchased our car 1 year used with about 12000 miles on it. We've been very happy with it. Like any car that is now 6 or so years old, it has a few rattles and such, but not many. It has not had any major issues (regular maintenance only), other than a known issue with the dash AC/Heat selector. Now I must switch from AC to heat from under the dash or pay to fix it (around $1500, so I won't do it). Mileage is right around 20mpg for mix of around town and highway. It's very comfortable to drive and ride in - we regularly make 8+ hour treks in the car and find it very comfy. The car has held up well over the years. Very happy with it.
Disappointed
john, 12/31/2007
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle brand new thinking I was getting a good deal since it was the last '03 in town. Well lets see, the catalytic converter has been replaced, as well as they entire air conditioning system-which you can only buy the parts from the dealership. Also the cv-joints have been replaced and I only get 16mpg- combined city and highway. You would think it had 100k plus miles, but I just traded it in with 67k. There was no power, touchy transmission, a super disappointment to drive. I also felt every bump in the road and it was so uncomfortable. Also my partner was 6'4" and his knees hit the dashboard and he could hardly drive it. It was cramped and a huge disappointment.
Great car thus far
btotherich06, 09/22/2010
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car just recently with just under 76,000 miles, and am very impressed so far. Only major defect I had was the moonroof motor was falling apart, which happened five days after I bought it. Thankfully my auto broker paid for the repair. Even though I have only had this car for almost a month, I can picture myself driving this car until well over 200k miles!
Great Car!
myke, 05/08/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have had our Outlander about 6 weeks now. Haven't found anything wrong yet. Starts right up, runs great. Comfortable, easy in, easy out. Bought it primarily to be an economical cruiser around town, handles that flawlessly. On the highway, I've had it up to 80, cruised at 70, felt safe & secure. First foreign vehicle, extremely pleased with it so far.
Owner Impression of the 2003 Outlander
cturner291, 12/07/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just recently bought a 2003 XLS front wheel drive model and first impressions of it are favorable. It has a well thought out design, solid Japanese quality, and very quiet and extremely smooth ride on the highway. Handles well in tight traffic and is fun to drive. It has a comfortable interior with lots of leg room that won't have you cramping up with back problems after 300 miles or so. Peppy but not great acceleration out of the small 4-cyl. but is more than adequate for most normal driving and the gas mileage savings offset the lack of the V-6.
The Most Reliable Vehicle I Ever Owned
Mister Digger, 03/20/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my fifteenth car in 20 years, so for this one to give me almost no trouble for 160,000 miles is truly remarkable. The AC went out at about 100K miles, just after doing a major overhaul as preventative maintenance (the timing belt was still good). The latch on the driver's side rear seat also went out at about 80K miles, but that was very minor. With gas prices soaring and me griping about only getting 24 MPG in this SUV, I did the unthinkable and tried to trade it in on a gas saving economy car. Well, I should thank the sales manager for giving me an insult of an offer for trade-in. I canceled the deal and kept this vehicle. If it works, don't fix it!
NO PEP, But nice Comfort!
johnbobit, 10/14/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It only comes with a 4 cylinder with no plans to have a V6 as an option any time in the near future. Much nicer overall than a CRV which we test drove.
Pick up
NeenaGrayDick, 12/10/2018
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I read how it needs some pick up. I first started driving this vehicle it was like a little old lady. But, after I drove it a couple weeks it adapted to my way of driving. Which it has no option but to preform. I can drive a 3 cycle and burn hwy up. This vehicle has now 180+ miles on it. It's been in an accident need baring, front brakes and tires. Prior to the tires after barrings and brakes it had been raining and car Began to slide, I slipped about half foot and felt the wheels grip and move forward. It was definitely noticeable and once I got tires the drives are effortless. I put permimum gas with gas treatment in it and it began to have issues. Allowed gas to get low and refilled back to normal. It climbs up hills with ease. Body has held up well as has the paint. I just bought this vehicle in October of '18 it's 15 years old and running like a champ.
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Great Ride
jmercado787, 04/20/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the outlander thinking I was going to buy another car later. Yea right, I'm keeping this bad boy. I made some modifications but from 160 hp I'm up to 190 hp. I'm very happy. Also I put 18" chrome rims on it. And a cold air intake. Think about it. You can wonders with this vehicle. I love it.
It all fell apart!
ahinde, 06/17/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I really liked my 2003 outlander when I bought in in 2004, but soon after that I found it had many problems. Every summer water fills inside my air conditioner and causes it to short out causing a new blower motor to be replaced. This wasn't all covered by warranty and they could never figure out why it would do this. Also my entire suspension has been changed and only a year later it's already squeaking. Also our temp dial doesn't rotate freely anymore, the cable designed badly and has been replaced once already. There are also numerous issues with this model and Mitsubishi won't do recalls on. Overall I would not purchase another one!
I it lots and bunches
T'cha-Mi'iko, 01/07/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Outlander started as a rental unit but now has a home. I drive it in East Idaho in the deep snow drifts we get here and black ice conditions with no problems. On warmer days it zips along nicely on the freeway. On railroad crossings and bumpy back country roads it does rattle a bit, but the reviews mentioned that and it is not a problem. It tracked well when I stomped on the brakes to see how they did on an icy road-tracked straight ahead and continued ok when I let off the brakes. It does build up road slush in winter conditions in the wheel wells but it is easy to clean out when I stop. A great vehicle, looks good, rides nice. Looking forward to seeing how it does in the summer.
Overall, one of the best cars I've owned
litterditty, 05/26/2019
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is a rock star in the winter. I've driven it for 6 years in VT, and I haven't lost control once (knock on wood). There is quite a bit of cargo room, the interior is very durable, and I'm happy with both the highway and city drivability. At 170k miles, on-going repairs are needed, but I feel like I got my money's worth. The biggest downsides: an issue with the headlight covers fogging up and a pretty flimsy plastic bumper.
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Outlander AWD SUV
jf, 05/07/2006
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a great mid-size SUV with lots of room inside. It is very comfortable and has a very nice radio system. The bass sounds very good for an SUV. It drives very well in the snow with its AWD. This is a very reliable vehicle when it comes to bad weather. Also, it drives very smoothly. It is not not bumpy. It's easy to control even for younger adults. Its not too big and not to small. The Sports-tronic tranmission is great too. It feels like you're driving a manual transmission when you get bored with the automatic.
XLS AWD with leather package
ikay, 11/13/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got it and I love it. The engine has not been a problem. 140hp is enough for most people. Someone likes to compare with 200-hp+ SUV. We never get to use the full power anyway or you get busted. However, when speeding up, the engine is kind of loud as other mitsubishi. It did not bother me. The sportronic is very nice and it actually works well. It has a very good driving position in the car. you don't slide so much even with leather when turning (the bucket seat is doing some work). Overall, it is good and worth the $$. Comparing with CR-V, just less space with cooler look. Your call.
Lemon,Lemon---oh no
Hate my Outlander!, 06/14/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
My Outlander has been nothing but problems since I purchased it in 2004 BRAND NEW off the lot. Every year I had water rushing into the passenger side onto the floor. The shop attempted to fix it multiple times. Every time it would happen again until the my warranty ran out and they thought they could refuse to fix it! ha!! LEMON LAW!! Now I replaced the brakes on the front and guess what? I could not get the driver side brake to bleed!! Took it to a brake shop!! The master cylinder is out and I only have two brakes!! the part cost $374. My payment is $500/mo.
@weeks 1200miles
Gary Raymond, 11/15/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great on road & off. My job requires that I go off road a lot. The awd outlander is better then I expected. With only a 4cyl. eng. the power to clime dirt triles is amazing. traveling through through raw desert is a pleasure. this little SUV can get you there and back. and it gets about 22mph off road
Absolutely love this car!
Josh, 07/09/2022
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 03 from my brother-in-law who purchased the car brand new in 03. It had right at 96,000 miles on it and a stack and I mean stack of general maintenance records with it lol. Now it has almost 195,000 miles on it and knock on wood it’s never had a single problem other than the dang AC not working and that wonderful ac knob breaking off lol… I’m debating on getting it fixed but I’m sure it’ll cost a arm and a leg and I don’t wanna spend that much on a 200,000 mile car. But at the same time after reading all these comments I see it probably has a ton more life in it! Oh and as for the peppy-ness that the other comments say it doesn’t have, I thought the very same thing so I spent $260 dollars and had a cold air intake tube made and ran it down to a opening in the front and placed some chicken wire looking mesh down there to keep the filter clean (and it actually looks better than just the big opening where the fog lights are) and now it sounds amazing and actually it’s quite a bit faster!
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Great little SUV
V-N-J-2024, 01/01/2024
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's 2024 as I write this & my mileage is 265,663. AWD works good, very comfortable seats and great on gas. My sister gave me this car and she drove it for about 2-3 years before that. It's my second favorite SUV (Santa Fe is my first) & honestly I'm just thankful it's still going. Only problem I know is the front end, but considering age & miles on it I'm not surprised. Other cars I've had usually have worse rust and crap out before this one. If you can find one of these with lower miles and it's running good, I'd definitely recommend it. ETA: We live in a very rural place and our driveway is both steep and rough, never gotten stuck.
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Awesome SUV
we2apothecary, 11/23/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome buy! The Outlander comes standard with automatic transmission, add-ons are reasonable, & the financing deal Mitsubishi is offering is incredible. The Outlander has the smoothest ride of any of the "mini-SUV's" on the market. Great handling, super comfortable seats, good gas mileage, & you just can't beat the overall appearance. No problem with interstate passing here (not sure where Edmunds get that comment). This car has incredible get up & go. Mitsubishi includes tons of standard features. I am super satisfied with our purchase!
Low price, good quality, fun to own
OutLander, 05/20/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Lot of car for the money. Most of needed stuffs is standard equipment Interior is quiet and roomy. The 4 cylinders engine is ok, has enough power for cruising around town and freeway. Reviews from Edmunds.com, Car&Driver ... said it's underpower. I guess whoever drove test this car maybe living somewhere in the mountain region? But it will be nice if Mitsu give us a choice of V6 or 4 cylinders with turbo as an option. Audio control buttons are too small that reminds me of Walkman stereo's button. I pick this car out of my shopping list: Rav4,Honda CR-V, Mazda Tribute.
Good value SUV but very boring.
daydream, 05/18/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Maybe all SUV's are boring. But I find this one to be really plainsville.
Great Value, Comfort and Reliability
jhmh, 04/03/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I find the Outlander to be comfortable and stylish. The 2.4 liter engine provides the power level I expected (what do you expect from a 4 cylinder?). I think it is enough power for most drivers. After reading through almost all of the other reviews, I have found some common complaints. 1)The vehicle pulls to one side. I don't think this is an alignment problem. 2)Under hard acceleration, the muffler or something in the exhaust sounds like it is loose or has a hole in it. I checked the NHTSA website for recalls on these two specific items, but there are not any. Overall, I think this is a strong buy for the money.
Caution Low Power
Edward77, 03/17/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Buy this vehicle only if you live in a flat area. The 4 cylinder engine is under powered for any type of hill climbing. We live in Western PA and the engine really strains climbing moderate hills.
As happy as could be
darsek, 06/25/2006
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle for a couple years now, I purchased through Hertz rental sales (great experience). I really, really love this car! It is great in snow, rain, shine, fog, city, on freeways or on backroads. I understand some are not happy with the horsepower, but what do you expect? This car is a 4-cyl. and costs under $20,000 used. Nothing has broken and it has not broken down, unlike my friend who has to take her VW Golf in once a month because every little thing breaks on her car. I would absolutely buy this again, although I don't have much need for AWD...it is nice to have but I think it is bad for the gas mileage. You may want a car with better gas mileage if you commute a long way.
Great Car, Bad Dealer
Quality Engineer, 09/27/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Put 1000 miles on car and it drives like a dream. Get 29 MPG overall driving. Thats 75 MPH thru the mts. Who said this car cant climb? It sure can, and no problem either. This car is very satisfying so far. I love it. To bad Mark Mitsubishi is giving Mitsubishi such a black eye thru underhanded delings and false advertising. Oh well, there must be some good dealers out there.
Look for another make
Ap384, 06/01/2006
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 18 people found this review helpful
The Mitsubishi Outlander drives badly, its visibility is limited, and its fuel economy for 4 cyl engine is minimal. Its interior design is cheap. In general - this truck is poorly built and has an underpowered engine, with fuel consumption equal to the V6 engine. I you want a small SUV, look for another make.
Terrible Pull to the left
BeagleDog, 05/19/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
As soon as I started driving this new vehicle I experienced a severe pull to the left. I assumed it was just out of alignment. However when I called the dealership, service told me the 2003's had a known defect requiring a major repair and I needed to drop the vehicle off for at least a day. Can you sell vehicles with known safety defects? Other than that major flaw, it's nice.
Lemon?
puddles, 02/24/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After seeing all the other reviews, I did not see one person mention the hard pull to the right...a recall item, nor did anyone complain of a hard banging noise under the front. I do live on a mountain dirt road, I did expect off-road bility.I had this vehicle in the shop 3 times in two months for front-end problems. After contacting Mitsubishi for the 2nd time I was told it was NOT an off-road vehicle....hmmmm. I thought that was what an SUV was for. Would not recommend this vehicle for any serious off-road driving. Dirt roads it was not made for. Highway is nice, maybe I should move, huh? Also, too much outside noise,too much tinny noise,not solid
super fun!
mdt, 01/22/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We haven't owned our Outlander for long, but we sure are enjoying it. It's peppy off the line, despite it's 4cl. engine. But the extras we got, and the way cool looking body, make up for that. If you are looking at a CR-V (like I was), take the time to test out an Outlander.
Checqued out Outlander-Good Choice
JMErbrick1980, 01/24/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The other day I went to look at the Outlander, since I needed a larger vehicle. My first impressions were for the most part positive, but would have been more positive, had Mitsubishi added the Galant V6 as an option. A little underpowered, but overall a good choice.
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tomcat14, 01/27/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Rides like a car, nice interior, lots of places for storage. Did not like how break pedal works. Very soft and has to be pressed all the way down. And now comes the bad news: VERY UNDERPOWERED. Driving a 6 cyl. Maxima now, I would expect different performance from the 4 cyl. car, but 140 HP (even with highly advertised torque) just enough for this car. The engine made a noise and struggled when I tried to merge into highway from an exit. At 55mph it was hard to find extra power boost for passing other cars.
Great Vehicle
d-rab, 01/30/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love our new Outlander. Everything about it is great including the price. My only request is that it had a V6. It has plenty of power with the 4 cylinder but I am a big horsepower kind of guy. It is still great without it, but it would be just that much better with it.
Just got one
Outlanded, 02/03/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I took the plunge on the Outlander. Similar cars (outback, rav4 etc) in it's class don't even come close on the amenities/ style. This car has exceeded my expectations in every way. I tested it out in the snow, freezing rain and I couldn't be happier with it. Oh and BTW if you're concerned about the small (140hp) engine, don't worry. I was initially concerned about this too from all the posts I read, but these are from folks who are expecting a 200hp monster truck or a sports car. IMHO, this car can handle its own... But anyway, it is so much fun to drive, why rush?!
Great deal for its cost!!!
jnpchad, 02/05/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had the car for a short time but it is truly fun to drive. Its a smooth ride and very comfortable to sit in and drive. For the cost of this car you really get more than what you pay for. Prior to this car I had a Ford Expedition which I LOVED....I am just as happy with this car with the exception of the 4 cyl. engine...I am use to a V8 so this is quite a difference. But overall, I am very happy about the quality and comfort of this vehicle for its cost.
Good in the snow
randyptl, 02/15/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall it is great. Not much on acceleration, however, it rides well on the highway. My kids love the arm rest with the drink holders and the back seat fits two car seats well.
Great commuter, not bad comfort
Gattor, 07/02/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is great for commuting and could be more comfortable... went on many long trips with it and it's good... I would consider buying another newer model in future.
Large small SUV
Hfelen Uhrmaan, 11/27/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The Outlander feels more spacious than any of the other small SUVs I considered. Despite the small engine, it doesn't struggle to climb the mountain roads of West Virginia, and it hugs the curves very well. The combination automatic/manual shifting worked well to get me up my icey drive and the AWD seemed surefooted on the snow this morning. The hatch is easier to open and close one handed than other SUVs. The cargo area with the rubber liner tray option is great for my 40 pound dog. The exterior design lacks the safari feel of my old Montero, but the smoother ride and better gas economy, along with the luxury features make it a pleasure to drive.