2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev Technical Service Bulletins

99 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10180767Sep 1, 2020Seats, Seat belts. This Safety Recall Bulletin provides instructions and procedures for the modification of the second row center seat belt, related labels, inserts, and replacement of the second row right hand side seat belt (if needed). Due to seat arrangement of the second row seat back, if the owner's manual is not properly followed when folding the second row seat back down, the center seat belt buckle may interfere with the…
• 10179676Aug 26, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This TSB updates the Interior section of the affected Service Manuals to update the Interior Inside Rear View Mirror replacement procedure.
• 10179520Aug 26, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This TSB updates the Interior section of the affected Service Manuals to update the Interior Inside Rear View Mirror replacement procedure.
• 10177378Jun 22, 2020Brakes, Electrical system. This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers how to perform maintenance to resolve cases where the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) function has not been used in a long time and the brake pads are worn down; when the EPB is operated it may take increased amounts of time to function and exceed the threshold value. As a result, the warning light will illuminate and EPB may become inoperative.* *This phenomenon…
• 10176675May 21, 2020Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Technical Information Notice supersedes TIN-20-54-001, issued May, 2020, to clarify when voltage measurements should be obtained.
• 10176673May 14, 2020Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers requesting assitance measuring voltage from the 12V battery terminals and again at the low beam halogen headlight bulbs for repair validation.
• 10175776Apr 8, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure, Forward…. This TSB updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to add information (including a Caution) to the windshield Removal and Installation procedure for vehicles equipped with Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM), Lane Departure Warning System (LDW), and Automatic High Beam System (AHB).
• 10175775Apr 8, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Customers may report poor sound quality when receiving or making a hands-free phone call using Apple Car Play with the Smartphone Link Display Audio built by JVC Kenwood. Voice quality may get worse and become muffled, making it hard for both parties to hear and understand each other. This may be due to an improper parameter setting for echo and noise processing. A software update is now available to address this…
• 10172714Feb 27, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. In cold temperatures, the PTC heater relay for the main battery may temporarily freeze. This may cause a MIL to come on or an EV warning message to display when turning the vehicle to the Ready mode. An anti-freezing relay and a relay cover with a new shape is available to prevent this from occurring.
• 10172710Feb 3, 2020Tires, Equipment. This bulletin advises that tire chains are NOT approved for use on any 2016 - 2020 Mitsubishi vehicle.
• 10170145Dec 5, 2019Body and structure, Seats, Equipment. This is a TSB that was sent to dealers to inform them that due to stress applied intensively onto the left and right rear end portion of the seat cushion by a passenger, the cushion may sink down and rub against the edges of the metal seat frame. This in turn may cause the damaged urethane material to turn to powder and fall on the floor carpet. This TSB provides a repair procedure to replace the damaged seat…
• 10170144Dec 5, 2019Seat belts, Latches, locks and linkages. This is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers to inform them that customers may report that the second row right side seat belt buckle cover has come off, and in some instances, may prevent the second row right side seat belt tongue from latching into the buckle when the internal buckle components have fallen off.
• 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10169005Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, informing them that some customers may notice that the heater or defroster mode is inoperative when ?Timed air conditioning? is performed with the Mitsubishi Remote Control. In addition, an incorrect EV drive cruising range may be displayed in the vehicle. Both issues may be caused by improper programming of the A/C ECU. This TSB instructs dealers to…
• 10167801Oct 24, 2019Seats. This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-17-52A-003, to add Outlander PHEV and additional model years for Outlander and Outlander Sport, and to update parts and procedures to help resolve the power seat movement.
• 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10163692Jul 15, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. This notice reminds dealers of the importance of using and maintaining electrically insulated gloves servicing affect vehicles. The notice provides dealers with guidelines.
• 10161375May 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. this bulletin instructs dealers to use a software update that is now available, for the Smartphone Link Display Audio built by JVC Kenwood. The update resolves several issues, including: audio-related concerns, language translation error on the display in French, MPG (miles per gallon) displayed on screen instead of "fuel consumption," and EV charge cost history…
• 10159668Apr 25, 2019Tires, Wheels. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Wheel and Tire section of the Service Manuals to add a Caution to the installation service points of the TPMS valve.
• 10159649Apr 25, 2019Wheels, Tires. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Wheel and Tire section of the Service Manuals to add a Caution to the installation service points of the TPMS valve.
• 10159664Apr 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Exterior section of the affected Service Manuals to update door mirror removal and installation details, including non-reusable parts.
• 10159645Apr 23, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Exterior section of the affected Service Manuals to update door mirror removal and installation details, including non-reusable parts.
• 10159658Apr 11, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (for affected i-MiEV vehicles) or sub-BMU (for affected Outlander PHEV vehicles) with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started.
• 10159639Apr 11, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (for affected i-MiEV vehicles) or sub-BMU (for affected Outlander PHEV vehicles) with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started.
• 10158957Mar 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Chassis Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.
• 10158956Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Seat belts. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.
• 10158955Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with DTC U0141.
• 10158951Mar 21, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to replace both tailgate gas springs with the countermeasure parts when a customer reports a noise generating from the tailgate gas springs when opening and closing the tailgate. This noise may occur when the high sliding friction of the oil seal of the tailgate gas springs cases a stick-slip condition during expansion or…
• 10158949Mar 21, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (for affected i-MiEV vehicles) or sub-BMU (for affected Outlander PHEV vehicles) with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started.
• 10154712Feb 25, 2019Wheels, Steering. This is a Technical Information Notice, sent to dealers, informing them that they must submit required documents and photographs when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pulling/drifting and/or steering wheel off-center concerns (while under warranty). This Notice supersedes TIN-17-37-001 released in July, 2017, to expand affected models and model years.
• 10154710Feb 21, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the sub-BMU with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started.
• 10152970Jan 24, 2019Brakes. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to how to fix a condition of a metallic knocking sound coming from the rear brakes. Affected vehicles experience this condition when the brake is applied while driving at low speeds, or on driving on uneven roads. Dealers are instructed to replace the rear brake pad clips (upper and lower) with new parts on affected…
• 10152882Dec 20, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to add the type of the hood latch mounting bolt and to correct the tightening torque for the hood.
• 10152869Dec 4, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. The notice informs dealers that two questionnaire forms have been made available on Mitsubishi Dealer Link (MDL). The questionnaires are to identify how two frequent repairs (loss of Key Fob registration and tire/wheel imbalance) are happening. Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is requesting dealers to complete the appropriate questionnaire during the…
• 10148759Oct 31, 2018Equipment. This is a letter sent out to customers, informing them of the sub-BMU reprogramming Service Campaign.
• 10148758Oct 30, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This is an Advance Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them of a sub-BMU reprogramming Service Campaign.
• 10148756Oct 30, 2018Electrical system. This is a Service Campaign Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-54-005, issued July, 2018. The bulletin informs dealers that updated software for the sub-BMU was released to address the additional DTC P0AA9 (Leak Sensor Detection Circuit.) The bulletin also revises the production date of affected vehicles, software, data and warranty information.
• 10148627Oct 4, 2018Electrical system. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. The bulletin informs them the communication problem described in TIN-18-54-004 has been resolved with MEDIC Update 558, released on October 4, 2018. The update deployed the latest software database version SEW18061-02.
• 10148626Oct 3, 2018Electrical system. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. The notice informs dealers that a communication problem may exist with the software update that was released with TSB-18-54-005, back in July 2018. Dealers are instructed to refrain from performing that software update until further notice.
• 10170074Aug 28, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Engine cooling, Exterior lighting…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170070Jul 29, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10170071Jul 22, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Engine cooling, Seats. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170099Mar 5, 2013Equipment. This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
• 10170096Mar 5, 2013Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170100Feb 6, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170852Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
• 10170097Jan 15, 2013Fuel system, Body and structure. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170087Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Wheels, Brakes, Fuel…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170086Nov 1, 2012Brakes, Engine cooling, Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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