The service and repair manual for the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander — 2.4L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · ES Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 77 complaints · 80 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Outlander manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 319
- General Information 2,607
- Accessories & Equipment 12,710
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 267
- Body & Frame 4,118
- Maintenance 306
- Brakes 1,600
- Restraints 656
- Drivelines & Axles 309
- Steering 164
- Electrical 3,360
- Suspension 200
- Engine Mechanical 480
- Transmission 453
- Engine Performance 3,687
- Front 144
- Rear (AWD) 144
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Outlander
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 16V791000Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 16V458000A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk o.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 17V461000Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 08V680000The failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied will not provide warning to.
- Structure — frame and members · 20V279000A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Air — supply › check valve · 09V077000This may temporarily increase the stopping distance of the vehicle and therefore increase the risk o.
Owners have filed 77 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 80 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Outlander. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Outlander manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Outlander?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, ES Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, XLS Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2008 Outlander problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Outlander, covering visibility, suspension, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 2008 Outlander wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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