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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL

At 137,729 miles, the main mechanical concern is the CVT.

Asking price$0At market
$9,844137,729 mi2.0L 4-CylinderAutomatic 1-spd

What the data shows

At 137,729 miles, the main mechanical concern is the CVT. When its belt and pulley surfaces wear, the driver feels shuddering, hesitation, or whining during light acceleration, and a neglected unit can leave the vehicle undependable. The CV axle boots and suspension bushings also enter their normal replacement window, producing clicking, clunks, wandering, or uneven tire wear. This Outlander is best at practical AWD transportation rather than low-cost ownership once these parts age.

Budget about $4,500 over the next 30,000 miles for possible CVT, axle, bushing, and cooling repairs. Start the vehicle cold, drive it until warm, and listen for CVT whine or shudder. The asking price is near the market position for this mileage.

Red flags

  • High-Mileage CVT Exposure

    137,729 miles places the continuously variable transmission in its higher-risk ownership window

  • CV Axle Boot Wear

    torn boots allow grease loss and contamination before the joint starts clicking

  • Suspension Bushing Wear

    worn bushings produce wandering, clunks, and uneven tire wear at this mileage

  • Aging Cooling Parts

    radiator and hose leaks become more relevant as the vehicle approaches 140,000 miles

Green flags

  • AWD Traction

    the AWD system improves poor-weather traction compared with a front-drive Outlander

Out of 100 against a typical car its age. Tap an area for why.

What’s costing this car points

Fixing these, or marking them done, raises the score.

  • CVT Shudder and Slipping
    Usually shows up around 120k mi · $2,500 to $6,500 to fix
    −0.8
  • Suspension Bushing Cracks
    Usually shows up around 100k mi · $500 to $1,600 to fix
    −0.1
Fixing the top two$3,000 to $8,100

When this car gets expensive

The chance of a major repair as the miles add up. This one is at 138k, past where the climb starts around 120k.

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4.3/10
ReliabilityWeak
Deal0.0
6 open issues
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Caution
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