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Electrical System complaints
13 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Feb 1, 2026
Electrical SystemSuspensionVisibility/wiper
Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosi…
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Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC that the recall on the wipers did not cover the faulty ETACS, "which is a common repair on 06-11 Mitsubishis." He was more than happy to give me a quote for more than $1,000 to replace the defective ETACS. We've replaced coil springs that snapped in two as I pulled out from my driveway with my children in tow - NOT covered by the recall because the mileage on the vehicle was 3,800 miles OVER Mitsubishi's pre-set mileage limit. I have had numerous problems out of the vehicle: coil springs snapped in two, ETACS failure, (still) non-functioning windshield wipers, corroded/rotted exhaust that cost nearly $1,000 to repair - not REPLACE but to REPAIR -, electrical failures related to headlights/interior lights/Bluetooth/cruise control, and severe cross member corrosion. I have reached out to Mitsubishi Motors several times since purchasing the vehicle, and other than speaking to extremely rude representatives three times by phone, no one has ever responded to me about my concerns. Most concerning right now: The anti-corrosion that was applied by the Mitsubishi dealership should have been a complete replacement of the front and back subframes, as BOTH are completely ROTTEN and CRUMBLING from rust! My daughter had been driving this vehicle with her baby in tow until recently! It is completely unacceptable that Mitsubishi Motors has not been held accountable and forced to fix these issues!
NHTSA ODI #11714835
100,000 miles · Feb 26, 2019
Electrical SystemPower TrainVisibility/wiper
THE DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WELL ENOUGH TO KEPT WINDOW CLEAR FOR DRIVING. THE ANTI SKID ELECTRONICS KEEPS LOCKING OUT THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WILL NOT SHIFT ABOVE 3 RD GEAR. CAUSING A DRIVE SPEED LIMIT BELOW THE REQUIRED HIGHWAY MINIMUM. HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHARGED ME TO FIX IT BUT THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING.
NHTSA ODI #11182647
140,112 miles · Jan 13, 2019
Electrical System
MAIN CONTROL UNIT 8637C096 FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. DEALER REPLACED MODULE. VERY EXPENSIVE. THIS CAR HAD A LOT OF WIPER MOTOR AND OTHER RECALLS.
NHTSA ODI #11166707
146,000 miles · Apr 18, 2017
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINKED AND WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE IN THE FUSE PANEL WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE FUSES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINKED AND WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE IN THE FUSE PANEL WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE FUSES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 146,000.
NHTSA ODI #10979091
Mileage unknown · May 29, 2015
Air BagsElectrical System
SPEEDOMETER IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ UNDER CERTAIN LIGHTING CONDITIONS- ALSO WISH TO KNOW IF THE AIR BAG IS BEING RECALLED. THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE HUB BEARINGS TWICE AND IT IS STILL MAKING THIS NOISE.
NHTSA ODI #10722282
83,000 miles · Feb 20, 2015
Electrical System
SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, MY STEERING WHEEL HAS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL OUTAGES. THIS EFFECTS THE CRUISE CONTROL SET BUTTON, THE VOICE CONNECT BUTTON. MY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GETS JERKY WITH AN UP OR DOWN MOTION CAUSING THE WINDOW TO COME OUT OF ITS POSITION AND GET STUCK. MY FRONT INSIDE LIGHTS EITHER WORK OR DON'T, DEPENDI…
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SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, MY STEERING WHEEL HAS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL OUTAGES. THIS EFFECTS THE CRUISE CONTROL SET BUTTON, THE VOICE CONNECT BUTTON. MY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GETS JERKY WITH AN UP OR DOWN MOTION CAUSING THE WINDOW TO COME OUT OF ITS POSITION AND GET STUCK. MY FRONT INSIDE LIGHTS EITHER WORK OR DON'T, DEPENDING ON THEIR MOOD. MY SPEAKERS COME IN AND OUT ALSO WHEN THEY WANT- IF ITS A SONG THEY LIKE, THEY'LL WORK. ALSO, WHEN MY CAR IS RUNNING AND IN PARK, MY REAR LIGHTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DON'T COME ON. ONCE IT IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THEY DO... OH AND MY WINDSHIELD CRACKS FROM UNDER THE EDGE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE CAR? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10689666
4,000 miles · May 5, 2010
Electrical System
ALL POWER OUTLETS IN THE CAR ARE INOPERABLE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO THE DEALER 5-6 TIMES TO HAVE THEM ALL RESET. I AM TOLD IT IS FROM USING A PHONE CHARGER (AND I HAVE EVEN TRIED NEW/DIFFERENT PHONE CHARGERS AFTER EACH INCIDENT). ON THE LAST VISIT, I WAS TOLD THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THE EASIEST FIX IS NOT TO …
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ALL POWER OUTLETS IN THE CAR ARE INOPERABLE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO THE DEALER 5-6 TIMES TO HAVE THEM ALL RESET. I AM TOLD IT IS FROM USING A PHONE CHARGER (AND I HAVE EVEN TRIED NEW/DIFFERENT PHONE CHARGERS AFTER EACH INCIDENT). ON THE LAST VISIT, I WAS TOLD THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THE EASIEST FIX IS NOT TO USE A PHONE CHARGER, AND TO USE IT ONLY AS A CIGARETTE LIGHTER. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF A CAR BEING UNABLE TO HANDLE A PHONE CHARGER. TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALER OVER AND OVER IS BECOMING INCREDIBLY ANNOYING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10329043
12,500 miles · Aug 13, 2009
Electrical System
ENTIRE DASHBOARD CLUSTER FAILED: SPEEDOMETER, TACH, ODOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, COMPUTER. CAR STILL RAN, BUT THERE WAS NO WAY TO DETERMINE SPEED OR GAS REMAINING. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE DASHBOARD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10280385
4,500 miles · Apr 24, 2008
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS UNABLE TO SEE THE CLOCK AND THE RADIO DURING THE DAYTIME. HE STATED THAT HE IS VISIBLE DURING THE NIGHTTIME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. AS OF APRIL 24, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILUR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS UNABLE TO SEE THE CLOCK AND THE RADIO DURING THE DAYTIME. HE STATED THAT HE IS VISIBLE DURING THE NIGHTTIME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. AS OF APRIL 24, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000. UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF UPDATED 05/19/08
NHTSA ODI #10225640
5,200 miles · Jan 13, 2008
Electrical System
DIGITAL DASH BOARD FAILED. NO SPEED, TACHOMETER, MILEAGE LOG AVAILABLE. MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTAL OVER SPEEDING AND DANGERS IN SOME CONDITIONAL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10214646
Official recalls
9Jan 26, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
Jul 20, 2017
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
Oct 31, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
Jun 23, 2016
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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Consequence & remedy
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 repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Sep 12, 2014
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.
Jun 25, 2014
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-005.
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Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
Consequence: If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-005.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
Consequence: If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-005.
Jun 25, 2014
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.
Dec 19, 2008
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 21,493 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LED TYPE STOP LAMPS AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE STOP LAMPS TO NOT ILLUMINATE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WILL NOT PROVIDE WARNING TO FOLLOWING TRAFFIC AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Feb 28, 2008
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 5,400 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ELECTRIC POWER SEAT, THE FLOOR HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE POWER SEAT IS PLACED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORBOARD UNDERNEATH THE CARPETING (VEHICLES WITH POWER SEATS ALREADY HAVE THE HARNESS ELEVATED). IF A VEHICLE OCCUPANT ENTERS THE VEHICLE WITH A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SNOW ON THEIR FEET CONTAINING ROAD SALT, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MELTED SNOW MIXTURE TO SOAK THE CARPET AND ALLOW THE SALT-WATER SOLUTION TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE UNUSED POWER SEAT HARNESS CONNECTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CONNECTOR TERMINAL MAY CORRODE AND ALLOW CURRENT TO FLOW, RESULTING IN THE GRADUAL HEATING AND MELTING OF THE CONNECTOR AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FLOOR HARNESS FROM BENEATH BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS TO ABOVE THE CARPET AND AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOORBOARD TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH ANY FUTURE MELT SOLUTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
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