Within the last week my 08 Outlander has been getting stuck in (P) Park when I am trying to go anywhere. I have to sit and shake the car to move it to Reverse or Drive. Any ideas as to why? Thanks

 

clutch is going.
Or, handbrake doesnt hold so actually rolls onto the gears.
Take it to a workshop.

 

TSB 276879 and 276880

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Power Train Service Bulletin 276879

NHTSA: Action Number: 10032753 Service Bulletin Number: 276879

• Report Date:
  Dec 01, 2009
• Component:
  Power Train

Summary: Mitsubishi: on some affected vehicles, the shift lever may get stuck in the p (park) position. The condition may occur with the ignition switch in the on position, brake pedal depressed and stop lamps illuminated. *pe

 

It says something about this in the Owners manual. Tells how to correct it. It must be a common problem and Mitsu doesn't have engineers capable enougfh of fixing it.

Don't recall the specifics, but it is discussed in the owners manual.

 

Could be that recall items that never got addressed by the previous owner.

It was about the switch on the brake pedal. When you press the brake pedal the switch is supposed to:
1. disengage the shift interlock (so you can shift out of park)
2. turn on the brake lights

There was a batch of 08 Outlanders (including mine) where that switch malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.

 

Same thing happened when we were installing a radio. The cause was a blown fuse after a wire accidentally touched the body. The fuse is under the glove compartment - you have to remove it to access the fuses.