2004
Mitsubishi Outlander

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$18,449

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Available trims

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4dr LS

Starts at

$18,449

21 City / 27 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr XLS

Starts at

$19,949

21 City / 27 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr AWD LS

Starts at

$20,249

20 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr AWD XLS

Starts at

$22,349

20 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

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Notable features

More powerful engine for 2004

Youth-oriented character

Sportronic transmission

Unibody construction

FWD or AWD

The good & the bad

The good

Compact dimensions

Carlike demeanor

Seat comfort

Highway ride

The bad

Engine noise

Visibility

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Safety review

Based on the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Frontal driver: 4/5
Frontal passenger: 4/5
Side driver: 5/5
Side rear passenger: 4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

5 years / 60,000 miles

Corrosion

7 years / 100,000 miles

Powertrain

10 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

Less than 5 years / less than 60,000 miles

Basic

Remainder of original 5 years / 60,000 miles

Dealer certification

123-point inspection

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Most recent

By Jackb5 from Lawrence, KS

Owns this car

September 28, 2023

Good first/all rounder car.

This was and still is my very first car I've owned. I'm almost 19, and have had this for over 2 years. I haven't had many issues with this car, but I'll start with interior. Mitsubishi interiors kind of suck, and this isn't really all too much of an exception. The seat colors look stained, even when they're not, the door panels

rattle at a HINT of audio bass, and the cup holders are located RIGHt behind the shifter, which becomes an annoyance when you need to use it while you have drinks. Besides that, the interior is ok. Decent leg room, pretty spacious, amazing sound system, good storage locations, overall decent. The exterior looks.. funky. SUVs of this era commonly had this weird grille shape, and matched with the thin and long design of the Outlander, it looks stretched. Parking kinda sucks since it's hard to see where the nose ends. Besides this, good design. I prefer it without the roof racks, as it gives it a more sporty, kind of hatchback look. Now with performance... meh, again. 2004 introduced the 4g69, which had an extra 20hp than the previous year. It also has MIVEC, which is VTEC but with mitsubishi in the name. With the weight of the car being around 3,400lb, it won't really win much (if any) 0-60 times. It's a drive train that does its job. Almost 200k miles and the engine still feels peppy, crazy what basic maintenance can do for a car. Now.. who's this car for? When it was released, Mitsubishi advertised it as a car you could go off-roading with during the weekend, but still use as a daily driver to and from work. It's a jack of all trades, master of none, "beginners" car. It's a serviceable first car for today. It's a small SUV, big hatchback. It's a good all-rounder, which is something I greatly appreciate as I can't afford several cars. All in all, I would recommend it to someone who just wants to have a spacious, compact, reliable yet affordable car. I find myself ragging on it a lot, but as long as you don't compare it to cars of today, you'll learn just how versatile it is.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 3.0

Performance 3.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Jwynne from Highland, ca

Owns this car

January 29, 2020

Very comfortable and reliable.

Did an excellent job of meeting my needs. While moving I found I was able to transport an amazing amount of furniture in it including large items of furniture. Fold down the back seats and there’s an amazing amount of room. The mileage is not quite as good as advertised, but the acceleration is great. I guess that’s an expected

trade off. All in all I’ve been very happy with it.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 4.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander is available in 2 trim levels:

LS (2 styles)
XLS (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

The 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander owners.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5

Based on 16 reviews

Comfort: 4.2
Interior: 4.3
Performance: 4.4
Value: 4.6
Exterior: 4.4
Reliability: 4.5

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