Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Shock Absorber: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Confirmed by suspension specialists: PHEV and standard petrol Outlanders are not interchangeable, due to genuinely significant weight differences from the hybrid battery pack.

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Confirmed: PHEV and Petrol Shocks Are Not Interchangeable

Genuinely important to establish before ordering: PHEV and standard petrol Outlander shock absorbers are not interchangeable, due to significant weight differences between the two powertrains. Left and right rear shocks are also separate, distinct parts on this model. Mitsubishi has released several documented technical bulletins covering rear shock absorber noise and correcting service manual installation procedures, so a genuine, known fix may already exist for a specific noise complaint.

Worth knowing before assuming the shock is the fault: a clunking or rattling noise over bumps is often caused by a worn strut mount at the top of the assembly rather than the shock itself — worth checking both before ordering a full replacement.

Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Shock Absorber: The Part That Takes Every Bump Before You Feel It

The Mitsubishi Outlander's front end tends to dominate suspension conversations since it steers the car, but rear shock wear happens at a comparable rate — just with subtler warning signs that often get blamed on road noise until they're too obvious to ignore.

Before you buy: PHEV vs standard petrol, AWD, and left/right side all affect fitment. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Shock Absorber: Watch: Replacing It

🎬 Watch: How to replace rear shocks (2007 Mitsubishi Outlander)

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This video is of an earlier generation of the same model; the job is similar but the mounts and fixings can differ slightly.

Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Shock Absorber reference plate

OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear shock absorbers (aftermarket) Monroe G1321 / Sachs 316996

Accuracy note: Covers the Mitsubishi Outlander (2012-2021) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear shock absorbers are replaced as a pair across the axle, because a new damper beside a worn one leaves the car feeling uneven. The right one depends on the engine, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty, and electronic damping on some models) and sometimes the body style. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with the fitment details the catalogue gives; carmakers rarely publish the genuine number against these, so match a genuine damper against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. genuinely worth knowing: worn shocks can cause a specific type of uneven tyre wear called "cupping" or "scalloping" — worth checking your rear tyres for this pattern as supporting evidence before committing to a replacement.

Rear shock absorbers (aftermarket)	Monroe G1321 (gas); Sachs 316996 (gas, telescopic, to 06/2015); Bilstein 19-267364 (gas, to 05/2015)
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine damper varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
Standard petrol, right	Genuinely a different part number from the left-side shock, and from the PHEV version below — confirm side and powertrain before ordering
Standard petrol, left	A genuinely different reference from the right-side shock above
PHEV, right/left	Genuinely different, separate part numbers from the standard petrol shocks — confirmed by suspension specialists as non-interchangeable due to the PHEV's additional weight

Shocks should always be replaced on the same axle at the same time — replacing only one creates a dangerous imbalance in handling and stability.

Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Shock Absorber: What It Does

The rear shock absorber controls how quickly the rear suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps, working independently of the coil spring. A worn rear shock causes the front to dip excessively under braking and the rear to squat during acceleration, increasing braking distances and reducing stability.

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Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Shock Absorber: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Shock Absorber Guide for symptoms of a worn shock, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

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The same part, covered across other Mitsubishi models.