2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
6 recalls, 149 complaints - 93 TSBs
16V458000 Jun 23, 2016
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, ... Read more
Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repa... Read more
04V428000 Sep 1, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXP... Read more
04V197000 Apr 26, 2004
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING OF THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS MODULE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO STOP USING THE HARNESS UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED REPLACEMENT IS PROVIDED AND CAN BE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
04V067000 Feb 11, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN A STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION FOR HEADREST ADJUSTMENT WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) TETHER STRAP.
Consequence
IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED.
Remedy
A LETTER OUTLINING THE PROBLEM WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ALONG WITH A STICKER CONTAINING THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO AFFIX THE STICKER IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
03V194000 May 20, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER COULD ENTER THE FRONT FLOORBOARD AREA FROM OPENINGS IN THE SIDE SILL OR UPPER DASH AREA. THIS WATER COULD COLLECT UNDER THE SEAT AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL CORROSION TO OCCUR IN THE HARNESS CONNECTORS THAT CONTAIN THE WIRING FOR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER, SIDE A... Read more
Consequence
ELECTRICAL CORROSION OF THE HARNESS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER TO MALFUNCTION, THE SIDE AIR BAG NOT TO DEPLOY AND/OR THE BRAKE LAMPS NOT TO ILLUMINATE OR TO FALSELY ILLUMINATE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SIDE SILLS AND DASH PANEL FOR OPENINGS THAT MAY ALLOW WATER LEAKAGE INTO THE VEHICLE CABIN. IN ADDITION TO SEALING ANY OPENINGS THAT MAY BE FOUND, THE WIRING CONNECTORS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SIGNS OF ELECTRICAL CORROSION. THE FLOOR HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED IF IT HAS ANY SI... Read more
03V028000 Jan 30, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, ICE CAN BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE THROTTLE VALVE. THIS ICE BUILD-UP COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK OR NOT TO RETURN TO IDLE AFTER ACCELERATING.
Consequence
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL COMPUTER TO ELIMINATE THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISH... Read more
Complaint Statistics
149 total complaints
12 crashes 6 fires 11 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 19 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 |
| STEERING | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 5 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
ENGINE
Aug 27, 2024
Incident date: Aug 22, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon visual inspection of the engine compartment, he observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low, though it had recently been serviced. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to d... Read more
TIRES
May 2, 2023
Incident date: Apr 22, 2018
These tires have become uncontrollable in the rain. At 45 mph in light rain the vehicle slides all over the place. Traction control is going off and the vehicle is near impossible to stop and it slid sideways. I have been driving for 40 years including in the rain with a motorcycle even. I have neve... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 4, 2019
Incident date: Oct 31, 2019
REAR CONTROL ARMS ARE RUSTED THROUGH, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT AND HAD THE REPAIRS DONE. THE FRONT CONTROL ARM RECALL WAS DUE TO POOR RUST PROOFING DURING MANUFACTURING. THE REAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. CANNOT REALIGN REAR WHEELS AND REAR SWAY BAR BRACKET BROKE FREE ENTIRELY. VEHICLE IS NOW ST... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 4, 2019
Incident date: Apr 20, 2019
CAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, ANDERSON MITSUBISHI, 8162790354), JANUARY 2017, FOR NHTSA RECALL 16V458. CROSSMEMBER NOT REPLACED OR RUST TREATED. CROSSMEMBER FAILED 4-20-2019. REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE $2161.70. MADE CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT THROUGH MITSUBISHI DEALER AND MITSUBISHI OF NORTH AMERICA. HAVE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 4, 2019
Incident date: Apr 20, 2019
CAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, ANDERSON MITSUBISHI, 8162790354), JANUARY 2017, FOR NHTSA RECALL 16V458. CROSSMEMBER NOT REPLACED OR RUST TREATED. CROSSMEMBER FAILED 4-20-2019. REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE $2161.70. MADE CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT THROUGH MITSUBISHI DEALER AND MITSUBISHI OF NORTH AMERICA. HAVE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 24, 2019
Incident date: May 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH A DEER. DURING THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED OVER AND THE DRIVER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. THE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
THE ISSUE BEGAN IN 2004 WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS 1 YEAR OLD. THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB BECAME FROZEN AND YOU COULD NOT TURN IT FROM HEAT TO AIR CONDITIONING OR THE OTHER WAY. I SPENT $23,000 ON THIS CAR AND YOU COULD NOT TURN FROM AIR CONDITIONING TO HEAT AT WILL ONLY A MECHANIC CAN MANUALLY TURN IT... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
SINCE THE SECOND YEAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS CAR THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB HAS BEEN FROZEN. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN TURN THE KNOB IS TO HAVE A MECHANIC MANUALLY TURN THE KNOB UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. MITSUBISHI MOTORS ADMITTED THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN 2002 TO 2007 MITSUBISHI LANCERS AND OUTLANDER... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
THE ISSUE BEGAN IN 2004 WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS 1 YEAR OLD. THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB BECAME FROZEN AND YOU COULD NOT TURN IT FROM HEAT TO AIR CONDITIONING OR THE OTHER WAY. I SPENT $23,000 ON THIS CAR AND YOU COULD NOT TURN FROM AIR CONDITIONING TO HEAT AT WILL ONLY A MECHANIC CAN MANUALLY TURN IT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
SINCE THE SECOND YEAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS CAR THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB HAS BEEN FROZEN. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN TURN THE KNOB IS TO HAVE A MECHANIC MANUALLY TURN THE KNOB UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. MITSUBISHI MOTORS ADMITTED THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN 2002 TO 2007 MITSUBISHI LANCERS AND OUTLANDER... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 13, 2018
Incident date: Nov 13, 2018
CAR HAS BEEN OWNED FOR 10+ YEARS AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED VERY WELL. GAS MILEAGE HAS DROPPED SINCE 2014. CAR THREW A P420 CODE IN THE YEARS AFTER. CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN A YEAR. OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NEW EXHAUST HAS BEEN INSTALLED. WE HAVE NOW SEEN THE EXHAU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 12, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
AIR BAGS DID NOT DELPOY DURING CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTATLED AND I NO LONGER OWN THE VEHICLE. *JS
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 16, 2018
Incident date: Jan 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A WHILE, AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 16, 2018
Incident date: Jan 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A WHILE, AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 11, 2017
Incident date: Oct 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHECK UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHERRY HILL MITSUBISHI AT (856) 471-1057 (1805 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR FRAME... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 1, 2017
Incident date: Nov 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000(SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DORSETT AUTO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT, CROSS MEMBERS, AND CV AXLE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND LATER TOWED TO SAVANNAH MITSUBISHI (8203 WHITE BLUFF RD, SAVANNAH, GA 31406, PHONE NUMBER: (912) 226... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 21, 2017
Incident date: Aug 30, 2017
HEAVY SMELL OF GASOLINE WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED. FILL GARAGE WITH FUMES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. IF FILLED TO A HALF TANK OR SO, NO INDICATION OF FUEL SMELL. DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LEAKING. I HAD AN ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND THE FUEL TANK AS WELL AS FILLER NOZZLE ARE DETERIORATED. I... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 9, 2017
Incident date: Aug 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL SHOULD ALSO COVER THE FRAME THAT HELD THE REAR AXLE, WHICH THE CONTACT STATED WAS MORE RUSTED THAN THE FRONT FRAME. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 23, 2017
Incident date: Jan 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU... Read more
STEERING
Jan 17, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST 2016. AS OF THIS DATE THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE. HAVE CALL MITSUBISHI SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY KEEP SAYING THE PART IS BEING PROCESSED. CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE PARTS ARE SENT TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR OR IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE INSPEC... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Dec 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION AND CROSS MEMBER WERE CORRODED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT A TRAVEL-ARM HUBBERING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 30, 2016
Incident date: Aug 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000(SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 12, 2016
Incident date: Aug 27, 2016
I AM REFERRING TO A WELL KNOWN "STICKY HVAC MIX DOOR" ISSUE IN THE MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER AND LANCER VEHICLES IN MODEL YEAR 2003 (PERHAPS AMONG OTHER YEARS AND MODELS). THIS ISSUE CAN RESULT IN AN INABILITY TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD DURING COLD WEATHER DRIVING. I HAVE HAD THE "STICKY" ISSUE FOR SOME... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 8, 2016
Incident date: Aug 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 6, 2016
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPE... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 29, 2016
Incident date: Feb 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND THE TIE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 29, 2016
Incident date: Feb 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND THE TIE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 24, 2016
Incident date: Aug 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE HAD BEEN EXTENSIVE PREMATURE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE FRONT SUB-FRAME TO THE POINT THAT THE PART MIGHT FRACTURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 23, 2016
Incident date: Aug 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUF... Read more
STEERING
May 4, 2016
Incident date: May 15, 2015
THE CAR STEERS TO THE RIGHT ON HIGHWAY., UNABLE TO REPAIR.
ENGINE
Apr 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ALSO WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BLEW HOT AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 24, 2015
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MUFFLER AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLAC... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 2, 2015
Incident date: Oct 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE CONTACT'S ATTENTION THAT THE SUBFRAME AND REAR END WERE RUSTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 8, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
THE VEHICLE IS WAS PURCHASED USED WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WEEK THE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. A DIAGNOSIS CHECK WAS DONE AND IT WAS FOUND THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL TANK. IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE D... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 16, 2014
SINGLE OWNER/USER;RETIRED, GARAGE KEPT. UNDERCARRIAGE SO ERODED WHEELS BEGAN TO LIST. IMPRACTICAL TO REPAIR. BODY AND ENGINE WITHOUT PROBLEMS. NOT NOTIFIED BY DEALERSHIP AT RECENT SERVICE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. AN UNKNOWN PERSON THAT DROVE BEHIND ME MENTIONED THAT I SHOULD GET REAR WHEEL LOOKED A... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 16, 2014
SINGLE OWNER/USER;RETIRED, GARAGE KEPT. UNDERCARRIAGE SO ERODED WHEELS BEGAN TO LIST. IMPRACTICAL TO REPAIR. BODY AND ENGINE WITHOUT PROBLEMS. NOT NOTIFIED BY DEALERSHIP AT RECENT SERVICE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. AN UNKNOWN PERSON THAT DROVE BEHIND ME MENTIONED THAT I SHOULD GET REAR WHEEL LOOKED A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2014
Incident date: Dec 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SPARKS EMITTING NEAR THE RADIO. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE AND SUDDENLY THE INTERIOR FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 12, 2014
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
HVAC KNOB HAS ALWAYS BEEN HARD TO TURN FROM HEAT TO COOL, BUT IT HAS NOW COMPLETELY BROKEN. IF YOU TURN IT TO HEAT IT BOUNCES BACK TO COOL. I HAVE NO HEATER OR DEFROST! I WAS QUOTED $1,500 TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE HVAC CABLE AND DOOR ARE STUCK SHUT. THE DEALER KNEW MY EXACT PROBLEM AND THE PAR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 27, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR SOME TIME LAST YEAR EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE BUT AFTER A FEW MONTHS THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG ON THE CAR. IT BEGAN WITH ME CONSTANTLY HAVING TO GET THE OIL CHANGED THE TIRES WERE BAD THE CAR STARTED MAKING NOISES THAT I COULDN'T EXPLAIN AND THE TIRES IN THE TIRES IN THE BACK WER... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 27, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR SOME TIME LAST YEAR EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE BUT AFTER A FEW MONTHS THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG ON THE CAR. IT BEGAN WITH ME CONSTANTLY HAVING TO GET THE OIL CHANGED THE TIRES WERE BAD THE CAR STARTED MAKING NOISES THAT I COULDN'T EXPLAIN AND THE TIRES IN THE TIRES IN THE BACK WER... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 27, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
WHEN I BOUGHT MY CAR SOME TIME LAST YEAR EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE BUT AFTER A FEW MONTHS THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG ON THE CAR. IT BEGAN WITH ME CONSTANTLY HAVING TO GET THE OIL CHANGED THE TIRES WERE BAD THE CAR STARTED MAKING NOISES THAT I COULDN'T EXPLAIN AND THE TIRES IN THE TIRES IN THE BACK WER... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 24, 2014
Incident date: Jul 24, 2013
RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER AND THE HEADLIGHT LENS ON BOTH SIDES ARE CRACKED, EXTREMELY CRAZED AND THE WHOLE THING IS MILKY, WHICH DULLS THE HEADLIGHT AT NIGHT, I HAVE RESEARCHED AND MITSUBISHI WILL NOT REPLACE AFTER WARRANTY, IT WOULD COST ABOUT $1000 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEAD... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 14, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2014
OVER THE LAST 4-6 MONTHS I NOTICED A GASOLINE ODOR AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK (AFFECTED PART). THE GAS ODOR HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY STRONGER OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE EACH MONTH. IF I FILL THE GAS TANK TODAY THERE IS AN EXTREME GAS ODOR/FUME THAT IS LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK. AS THE GAS TANK E... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Oct 21, 2013
Incident date: Jan 27, 2012
TEMPERATURE KNOB BROKE OFF AFTER GETTING STUCK. SOUNDS LIKE THIS HAPPENS QUITE FREQUENTLY. I GOT AN ESTIMATE TO FIX IT FROM THE DEALER. OVER $2000. MAJOR ISSUE IN THE WINTER FOR DEFROST/HEAT. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Jun 10, 2013
Incident date: May 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE A... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 8, 2013
Incident date: Mar 2, 2013
I PURCHASED MY 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER IN FEBRUARY, 2013 WITH 104,000 MILES ON IT. AT FIRST EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE, BUT AFTER 2 WEEKS THE BACK END OF THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SQUEAKS AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. AT FIRST IT WOULD ONLY DO IT A LITTLE BUT IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE WITHIN A COUPLE WEEK... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 8, 2013
Incident date: Mar 2, 2013
I PURCHASED MY 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER IN FEBRUARY, 2013 WITH 104,000 MILES ON IT. AT FIRST EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE, BUT AFTER 2 WEEKS THE BACK END OF THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SQUEAKS AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. AT FIRST IT WOULD ONLY DO IT A LITTLE BUT IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE WITHIN A COUPLE WEEK... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 8, 2013
Incident date: Mar 2, 2013
I PURCHASED MY 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER IN FEBRUARY, 2013 WITH 104,000 MILES ON IT. AT FIRST EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE, BUT AFTER 2 WEEKS THE BACK END OF THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SQUEAKS AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. AT FIRST IT WOULD ONLY DO IT A LITTLE BUT IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE WITHIN A COUPLE WEEK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 9, 2012
Incident date: Mar 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE COTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER SOME TIME THE KNOB DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE VE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
93 manufacturer communications from 57 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 6 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
DEALER LETTER
Jul 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-23-00-004
Apr 24, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-00-001
Apr 24, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross veh
DEALER LETTER
Apr 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TECH TALK 270
Oct 10, 2022
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-52A-003
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle.
TSB-22-52A-003
Feb 3, 2022
220000 SEATS
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle.
TSB-22-52A-003
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle.
TSB-22-52A-001RE
Jan 31, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passen
TSB-22-52A-001RE
Jan 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passen
TSB-22-52A-001RE
Jan 31, 2022
220000 SEATS
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passen
TSB 21 34 001
Jun 3, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.
TSB-21-34-001
Jun 3, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.
TSB-20-52A-002
Oct 14, 2020
220000 SEATS
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s) and instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the S
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TIN1800009
Aug 8, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006 Montero and 2003 - 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessar
TIN1800009
Aug 8, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006 Montero and 2003 - 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessar
MEDICUpdate517
Feb 27, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-15-54-004
Jul 29, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
220000 SEATS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TTIndex12
Mar 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
140000 AIR BAGS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-08-37-006
Oct 1, 2008
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
MITSUBISHI: A TIE ROD FREE PLAY CHECK HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUALS. *PE
TSB-08-37-006
Oct 1, 2008
017400 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
MITSUBISHI: A TIE ROD FREE PLAY CHECK HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUALS. *PE
137
May 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB
07002
Mar 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLING FAN CONTROLLER. *KB
0455003
Dec 1, 2005
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HEATER TEMPERATURE DIAL HARD TO TURN. *TT
0523004
Jul 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT
0554003
May 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FOG LIGHT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
115
Apr 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0181 UPDATE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
115
Apr 1, 2005
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COLLAPSED UPPER RADIATOR HOSE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
0513006
Apr 1, 2005
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0554002
Apr 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPLICE LOCATIONS S061 IS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
54
Dec 1, 2004
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMPS WITH CRACKING APPEARANCE. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION NOISES AFTER STRUT INSTALLATION. *EH
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION NOISES. *EH
07012004
Jul 1, 2004
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NO IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION. *EH
05012004
Jun 1, 2004
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR HOSE COLLAPSED. *EH
05012004
May 1, 2004
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMPS WITH SPIDER WEB CRACKING APPEARANCE. *EH
0413005
Mar 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING WITH MUT-III FOR THROTTLE ICING. *TT
0315002
Dec 1, 2003
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ABNORMAL EXHAUST NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. *TT
0314002
Dec 1, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CORRECTED SPECIFIED ENGINE COOLANT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0355008R
Oct 1, 2003
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC.) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MO
0355008
Oct 1, 2003
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MOT
0323006
Oct 1, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
94
Jun 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT OPERATE IN SPORTRONIC MODE. *TT
93
May 1, 2003
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SQUEAK FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHEN COLD. *TT
0300009
May 1, 2003
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
TOW HITCH TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT
0333001R
Apr 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
STEERING DRIFT. *TT
0317004
Apr 1, 2003
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT SET THE DESIRED SPEED, OR THE DRIVER MUST HOLD THE ACCELERATOR FOR FIVE TO TEN SECONDS AT THE DESIRED SPEED BEFORE RELEASING TO SET THE CRUISE CONTROL. *TT
0333001
Feb 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
STEERING DRIFT CONDITION. *TT
89
Dec 1, 2002
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
STEERING DRIFT. *TT
89
Dec 1, 2002
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0181. *TT
33A
Nov 1, 2002
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
STEERING DRIFT. GROUP 33A FRONT SUSPENSION. PLEASE REFER TO TSB-02-33-002. MITSUBISHI MOTORS TECH TALK. VOL 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
0233A001
Oct 16, 2002
010000 STEERING
STEERING DRIFT. *TT
0251001
Oct 2, 2002
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT BUMPER COVER. *TT
0200012
Oct 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ADDITIONAL 2003 OUTLANDER PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) INFORMATION. *TT
0254007
Oct 1, 2002
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUNROOF RESETTING PROCEDURE (OWNER'S MANUAL CORRECTION). *TT
0233002
Oct 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF STEERING DRIFT ON 2003 OUTLANDER MODELS. *TT
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER across all model years (2003, 2024).
122
Total Recalls
1,868
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
171
Reported Crashes
26
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 71 | View |
| 2022 | 7 | 313 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 45 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 46 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 80 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 81 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 205 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 79 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 58 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 34 | View |
| 2012 | 6 | 34 | View |
| 2011 | 8 | 88 | View |
| 2010 | 10 | 76 | View |
| 2009 | 13 | 61 | View |
| 2008 | 12 | 80 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 175 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 73 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 6 | 149 |