2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Technical Service Bulletins

131 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. 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.

• 10162637Jun 27, 2019Air bags. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct minor errors in the diagnosis for DTC B1631.
• 10159667Apr 25, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes.
• 10159648Apr 25, 2019Engine. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes.
• 10159665Apr 23, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan built and U.S. built vehicles, diagnostic flow charts, a list of commonly used acronyms and terms, and part numbers.
• 10159663Apr 23, 2019Suspension. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals, to delete the requirement for an installation direction of the coil spring end of the shock absorber assembly.
• 10159646Apr 23, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan built and U.S. built vehicles, diagnostic flow charts, a list of commonly used acronyms and terms, and part numbers.
• 10159644Apr 23, 2019Suspension, Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals, to delete the requirement for an installation direction of the coil spring end of the shock absorber assembly.
• 10159657Apr 11, 2019Equipment, Air bags. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Interior and the Supplemental Restrain System (SRS) sections of the affected Service Manuals, to update the retention tether of the a-pillar and to include a new part. This bulletin supersedes TSB-14-52A-003, issued July, 2014, to include additional information on the front pillar trim installation service points.
• 10159656Apr 11, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the tightening torque for the liftgate removal and installation procedure, and to correct a non-reusable part indicator.
• 10159638Apr 11, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Interior and the Supplemental Restrain System (SRS) sections of the affected Service Manuals, to update the retention tether of the a-pillar and to include a new part. This bulletin supersedes TSB-14-52A-003, issued July, 2014, to include additional information on the front pillar trim installation service points.
• 10159637Apr 11, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the tightening torque for the liftgate removal and installation procedure, and to correct a non-reusable part indicator.
• 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, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. 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.
• 10158406Mar 13, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manual, to include steps for the shift indicator panel removal and installation procedure.
• 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…
• 10152967Jan 8, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers how to re-register vehicle keys for affected vehicles. Affected vehicles may experience a condition of the door(s) inability to be locked or unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) function. Dealers are instructed to re- register the ley using "Customer Key Programming" procedure in the Owner's Manual. This bulletin…
• 10152964Jan 8, 2019Suspension. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Front Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the starting torque of the Lower Arm Ball Joint rotation.
• 10152963Jan 8, 2019Suspension. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Front Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover.
• 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.
• 10152871Dec 14, 2018Electrical system. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes.
• 10142736Jun 7, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for reprogramming the ETACS ECU with updated software to resolve the issue on certain vehicles experiencing dome light flickering when the vehicle's doors are opened or dome light is switched to "ON."
• 10142735Jun 7, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for resolving customer's report that Bluetooth pairing code given by the Hands Free Link system does not work for certain smartphone models, namely, Samsung Galaxy and Sony Xperia. For these smartphone models, the pairing code for Bluetooth connection must be set to a fixed code of ?0000.? This TSB instructs dealers how to…
• 10136633Apr 24, 2018Seat belts. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. Customers may report the front seat belt fraying as a result of being caught under the seat reclining adjusting lever. This TSB instructs dealers how to replace the front seat belt and reclining adjusting lever (driver and/or passenger side) with a countermeasure part, to prevent fraying of the seat belt should it get caught under the lever, on affected vehicles.
• 10136630Apr 24, 2018Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. If the vehicle has been washed with high-pressure water, water may intrude and remain in the formed filling material at the joint portion between the inner quarter panel and the inner quarter panel extension, possibly leading to rust on the outer side panel. In case corrosion repair on the quarter panel is required, dealers are to follow these instructions to…
• 10130468Feb 27, 2018Equipment. This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
• 10130469Feb 26, 2018Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10117841Aug 17, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to detail the procedures required after replacing a Continuously Variable Transmission.
• 10116851Jun 14, 2017Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was provided to dealers, to supercede TSB-15-42A-001, to update the affected possible rust areas and to require photos of the affected areas.
• 10098916Feb 21, 2017Electrical system, Engine cooling. This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, providing instructions for modifying the wiring harness and replacing the radiator and/or condenser fan motor and connectors, in cases where an inoperative fan may be caused by a melted connector at the radiator fan motor and/or condenser fan motor.
• 10098904Feb 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is an example of a completed worksheet provided to certain dealers to perform a study of the deck garnish gaps, wiper motor connector's conditions, and wiper link boots.
• 10098902Feb 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a worksheet provided to certain dealers to perform a study of the deck garnish, wiper motor connector, and wiper link boots. The parts being studied must also be shipped to mmna for examination.
• 10098898Jan 17, 2017Equipment, Steering. This technical service bulletin (tsb), sent to dealers, updates the power plant mount section of the affected service manuals to correct the clamping torque of steering gear and linkage in front crossmember removal and installation.
• 10098641Dec 1, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin (tsb) was sent to dealers to inform them that some vehicles with one-touch start system may exhibit a condition where the ignition cannot be turned off when battery voltage drops. This tsb also includes instruction for dealers to provide explanations to customers regarding symptoms due to low battery voltage and that battery voltage should be checked as part of routine vehicle…
• 10091410Jun 24, 2016Equipment. This is a technical service bulletin (tsb) sent to dealers, to inform them that this tsb updates the interior section of the affected service manuals to add a warning to check occupant classification sensor accuracy during front seat removal and installation.
• 10098878Feb 12, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides instructions to remove the transmission and replace two primary pulley shaft bearings and one secondary pulley shaft bearing, if a clicking noise (along with whining/humming), directly related to vehicle speed, is heard in the passenger compartment.
• 10103061Jan 11, 2016Electrical system. This tsb instructs the dealer to update the hfm (hands free module) software to improve the bluetooth® connection with iphone/ipod/ipad when the device is connected to wi‐fi. This update addresses unstable, repeatedly connecting and disconnecting from the vehicle's bluetooth when the iphone's wi‐fi is enabled. The condition does not occur when wi‐fi is turned off.
• 10170074Aug 28, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting, Engine cooling, Visibility…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170072Aug 7, 2015Body and structure. Customers of some affected vehicles may report rust or corrosion on the rear liftgate. This TSB instructs dealers to submit photos to the PRC of any rusted areas, repair affected areas, add sufficient sealant to prevent rust, repaint repaired areas, then apply protective film on the open switch area.
• 10058827Aug 1, 2015Equipment. Mitsubishi: information provided regarding various issues as power window on driver's door, a/c compressor issues, piston scuff, daytime running light or intake and exhaust system or replacement of rear axle assembly. Various model years and vehicles.
• 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, 2015Suspension, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Seats, Engine cooling. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10098762Mar 31, 2015Electrical system. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides a field fix procedure to address false mil illumination with dtc p2097 stored in the ecm. To minimize false mil illumination, this software update optimizes the target a/f ratio adjustment condition when the accelerator pedal is depressed and released suddenly. For affected 2011 − 2013 models, the linear air−fuel sensor (lafs) must also be…
• 10057905Mar 1, 2015Engine. Mitsubishi 2011-2013 models: technical service bulletin revised tsb-14-13-003 issued july 2014. Information regarding ecm reprogramming for false mil illumination with dtc p2097.
• 10098884Feb 27, 2015Electrical system. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, instructs the dealer to update the hfm software that allows voice recognition to complete before connection to the phone begins, to rectify the condition where the hfm attempts a bluetooth connection with a mobile phone while voice recognition is booting at the same time. If the bluetooth connection completes before voice recognition completes, voice recognition…
• 10098881Feb 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, adds procedures for disassembly, assembly and cleaning transmission components.
• 10098882Feb 3, 2015Seat belts, Equipment. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides the correct torque specification for the 2012 outlander sport service manual. Other models' service manuals are updated with information for the outer seat belt on the front passenger's side seat to clarify the front seat belt installation and removal procedure.
• 10098877Feb 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, corrects the hydraulic pressure settings and updates the special tools used in the cvt hydraulic pressure test in the indicated service manuals.
• 10098703Jan 13, 2015Equipment. This technical service bulletin adds the non-reusable parts indication that was missing from the service manual for certain exhaust fasteners.
• 10056653Aug 1, 2014Engine cooling, Equipment. Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. Due to prolonged exposure to anti-freezing agents, front exhaust pipe seal ring may corrode, in cold weather states, to clear ice and snow from roadways.

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