Common problems with the Mitsubishi Outlander
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mitsubishi Outlander, for which Mitsubishi has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mitsubishi Outlander. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mitsubishi Outlander have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest Outlander’s Issues in the EU
Due to improper software of the FCM ECU (Forward Collision Mitigation), camera images might be processed incorrectly and a possible collision … .
The Fluorine anti-rust coating of the ramp shaft for the rear parking brake may peel off, allowing water to penetrate inside … .
Due to improper soldering of an electrical connection, the electric terminal of the heated windshield may be overheated excessively when activated. … .
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Mitsubishi Outlander Owners’ Reviews.
Latest Outlander’s Issues in the UK
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV (2016 – 2020) – THE FCM CAMERA SYSTEMon 25. 07. 2021
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV (05/08/2016 – 19/03/2020) RECALL: Problem description: If there is an object in front of the vehicle, the FCM ... .
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (2019) – THE SEATBELT MAY BE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLYon 09. 10. 2020
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (24/06/2019 – 30/07/2019) RECALL: Problem description: The right side second-row seatbelt may be assembled incorrectly.
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (2006 – 2012) – SUNROOF GLASS MAY DETACHon 02. 01. 2019
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (14/11/2006 – 10/07/2012) RECALL: The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly.
