Recalls: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Outlander
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Outlander
- In July 2003, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi ZE Outlander models. In these vehicles, water may enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. As such, water could accumulate under the seal and cause electrical corrosion in the harness that contains the wiring for the seatbelt (PRA 2003/6350).
- In October 2005, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles due to the front edge of genuine accessory carpet mats overlapping the arc of the accelerator pedal’s travel – this created the potential for interference of the carpet mat with the accelerator at the full throttle position (PRA 2005/8113). This recall was re-issued in November 2007 (PRA 2007/9685).
- In August 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi ZF Outlander vehicles. In these vehicles, a crack may develop in the soldering of the printed circuit board (PCB) between the base and the platform for the lighting switch. At worst, a crack in the PCB could cause a temporary continuity failure resulting in a situation where the head lamps and/or turn signal lamps turn off, do not turn on or stay on – this may pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range JMF**CU5W**000201 to JMF**CU5W**006067 (PRA 2014/14258).
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Outlander
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Outlander
- When cruising at 60-80km/h, the Outlander may experience shuddering or surging due to the transmission fluid breaking down and causing the torque converter clutch to malfunction.
- For early Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles, the temperature gauge for the air conditioning may stick due to a dirty gear track or a bent link in the system. To fix, revised parts and a filter should be installed.
