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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [madmachine]
by rcpax
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Jan 17, 2007 (9:18 pm)
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Replying to: madmachine (Jan 17, 2007 8:30 pm)
"Noisy" is a relative term. It really depends on who's listening. What I can tell you is my GF's Honda 03 CRV is noisier than my Outlander in idle. Are you sure it's the engine? There is a lot of things in the engine area causing noise and clicking sounds, and that's not the engine at all. ASC (Active Skid Control) for one, causes a whining sound when "initializing" during start-up, which is normal. Yes I do hear clicking sounds in the hood at start-up, but in my case I'm sure it's not the engine.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [rcpax]
by madmachine
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Jan 17, 2007 (10:13 pm)
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Replying to: rcpax (Jan 17, 2007 9:18 pm)
Yeah I have normal clicking sounds but this is a valve knock, As I give it gas, the harder I push the louder it gets. Going up hill sounds like im driving an old car with valve problems. But once I pass 38 mph its gone. And I want to stress this point the noise only starts after the car gets hot. And only a few seconds when the car starts. The noise that happens when I first start the car in the morning is best described as metal little balls bouncing through out the engine. It's not a light sound it's very loud. When I bought my car it was smooth no noise at all, I could only hear the nice grawl of the exhaust. At about 400 miles it started lighty then just grew into what it is now.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [madmachine]
by rcpax
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Jan 17, 2007 (11:47 pm)
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Replying to: madmachine (Jan 17, 2007 10:13 pm)
I think you need to go over to your dealer and have it checked. Looks like you got something definitely wrong with your SUV.
Mitsubishi is telling me all Mitsubishi's are noisy, so I am hear to find out. I tried to have them take it back and they gave me a bunch of crap.
Who's the "Mitsubishi" you're referring to? The dealer? or MMNA? What steps have you taken so far to rectify the problem? Because if I have a problem like yours, I would definitely ask the dealer to have it fixed, and no amount of crap talk will make me walk away with an SUV with that kind of a problem.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [rcpax]
by madmachine
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Jan 18, 2007 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: rcpax (Jan 17, 2007 11:47 pm)
When I took it over to Luzzi Mitsubishi of Lake Havasu AZ. They drove it all day and said it is normal sound and that is what they do during break in. Well I have 2300 miles on the vehicle now. Sound is still there, so now I am to the point where I will be taking this more serious. That is why I am here. To reach out to the other Outlander owners.
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- #43 of 101
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [madmachine]
by rcpax
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Jan 18, 2007 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: madmachine (Jan 18, 2007 5:21 am)
Oh I see, yes, dealerships will talk you out of it when they can. I can understand your frustrations. Sorry if I sounded apathetic in the previous post, I certainly didn't mean to. What I suggest though is that you write to MMNA directly about your problem. Here's the address:
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
PO Box 6014
Cypress, CA 90630-0014
Make a legitimate complaint (include name, address, tel #, VIN, dealership involved, etc). MMNA has been very serious about complaints with their product, so I think it's better talking to them directly. By "talk" I mean the snail mail, not the help line via phone.
And yes, this forum is of course for all of us to share our problems. I hope your issues are addressed too.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [madmachine]
by piast
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Jan 18, 2007 (9:04 am)
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Replying to: madmachine (Jan 18, 2007 5:21 am)
You may want to try gas from different station or even premium for few tanks and see if it will help. Remember, its winter and many cheap station use gas probably below specs. Just a thought.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [piast]
by steve_ HOST
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Jan 18, 2007 (10:37 am)
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Replying to: piast (Jan 18, 2007 9:04 am)
If "all Mitsubishi's are noisy," then tell the dealer you want to test drive a couple of other ones on the lot to compare their noise to yours. 
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [steve_]
by madmachine
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Jan 18, 2007 (3:08 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jan 18, 2007 10:37 am)
I tried the gas idea already it never changed the sound. Also I did drive one but I can't really compare becuase when I first bought mine it made no noise either, so I would have to drive one with some miles. I contacted Mitsubishi Motors Customer Service today, they were very nice. And flat out told me they are not noisy and I should not hear a knocking sound with in the cabin. She told me to contact the owner. If he does not respond I then file a complant. So we will just have to wait and see. So if there is anybody else out there that has an 07 Outlander that has a Valve Clatter sound while you are driving, let me know.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [madmachine]
by goindimon
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Jan 19, 2007 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: madmachine (Jan 18, 2007 3:08 pm)
I do get a noise from the engine in the following situation. Car in park (warmed up), fan on with temp set to +75, I get a loud click every so often (audible from outside the car). Taking it to the dealer on Mon to check it out. 
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [goindimon]
by madmachine
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Jan 19, 2007 (3:01 pm)
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Replying to: goindimon (Jan 19, 2007 10:59 am)
That would probably just be your fans kicking on and off that is normal. Mine is happening while im driving. It just chatters down the road.
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