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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–62 of 62, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2002–Jul 21, 2023.
Back to 2003 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10240443
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This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10240443 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10235609
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This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10235609 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10235608
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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 vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10235608 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10235606
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This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10235606 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10226082
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Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Source components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10226082 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10211530
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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.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10211530 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10208837
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · SEATS.
Source record 10208837 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10207798
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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 passenger is seated in the front seat(s).
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · SEATS.
Source record 10207798 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10200351
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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.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10200351 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10199125
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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.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10199125 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10182303
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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 Seat Back and Urethane Pad.
Source components: SEATS.
Source record 10182303 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10169006
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10169006 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10163703
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10163703 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145181
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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 necessary. This tool was removed from our essential tool kit due to its limited application and became part of our tool loaner program.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10145181 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10130468
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This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10130468 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10130469
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10130469 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170074
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING · POWER TRAIN · VISIBILITY · WHEELS.
Source record 10170074 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170070
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10170070 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170071
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · POWER TRAIN · SEATS · SUSPENSION.
Source record 10170071 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170099
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This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10170099 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170096
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN · STEERING · WHEELS.
Source record 10170096 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170100
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · POWER TRAIN · STEERING.
Source record 10170100 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170852
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This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10170852 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170097
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10170097 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170087
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · VISIBILITY · WHEELS.
Source record 10170087 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170086
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This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Source components: AIR BAGS · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · SUSPENSION.
Source record 10170086 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10026795
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MITSUBISHI: A TIE ROD FREE PLAY CHECK HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUALS. *PE
Source components: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10026795 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10021743
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REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10021743 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10021350
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COOLING FAN CONTROLLER. *KB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10021350 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10006466
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HEATER TEMPERATURE DIAL HARD TO TURN. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Source record 10006466 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016754
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2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10016754 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10015819
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FOG LIGHT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10015819 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016170
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SPLICE LOCATIONS S061 IS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10016170 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016133
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ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR.
Source record 10016133 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10015714
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COLLAPSED UPPER RADIATOR HOSE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10015714 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10015711
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0181 UPDATE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10015711 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018376
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HEADLAMPS WITH CRACKING APPEARANCE. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Source record 10018376 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013748
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SUSPENSION NOISES. *EH
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10013748 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013747
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SUSPENSION NOISES AFTER STRUT INSTALLATION. *EH
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10013747 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014161
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NO IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION. *EH
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.
Source record 10014161 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014375
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RADIATOR HOSE COLLAPSED. *EH
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10014375 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014366
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HEADLAMPS WITH SPIDER WEB CRACKING APPEARANCE. *EH
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Source record 10014366 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10006464
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POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING WITH MUT-III FOR THROTTLE ICING. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10006464 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10005272
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ABNORMAL EXHAUST NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Source record 10005272 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10005271
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CORRECTED SPECIFIED ENGINE COOLANT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10005271 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004455
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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 MOTOR THROUGH THE COOLING TUBE. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR.
Source record 10004455 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004454
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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 MOTOR THROUGH THE COOLING TUBE. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR.
Source record 10004454 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004448
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TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.
Source record 10004448 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10003758
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TRANSMISSION WILL NOT OPERATE IN SPORTRONIC MODE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10003758 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002723
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SQUEAK FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHEN COLD. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.
Source record 10002723 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002356
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TOW HITCH TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT
Source components: TRAILER HITCHES.
Source record 10002356 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10001722
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STEERING DRIFT. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10001722 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10001720
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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
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.
Source record 10001720 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10001211
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STEERING DRIFT CONDITION. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10001211 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10003125
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STEERING DRIFT. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10003125 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10003121
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0181. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10003121 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008906
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STEERING DRIFT. GROUP 33A FRONT SUSPENSION. PLEASE REFER TO TSB-02-33-002. MITSUBISHI MOTORS TECH TALK. VOL 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10008906 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10000293
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STEERING DRIFT. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10000293 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10000294
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FRONT BUMPER COVER. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS.
Source record 10000294 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10000289
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SUNROOF RESETTING PROCEDURE (OWNER'S MANUAL CORRECTION). *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10000289 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10000285
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CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF STEERING DRIFT ON 2003 OUTLANDER MODELS. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10000285 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10000280
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ADDITIONAL 2003 OUTLANDER PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) INFORMATION. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10000280 at NHTSA