2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,112miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,112 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is a 2 year old car and the heater and air conditioner do not work. I have ra and lupus and my husband has emphysema. The lack of air conditioning makes it hard for him to breath when it is really hot, and the cold really hurts my joints. The air broke just a couple of months after we bought it, we took it back to the dealer and they said it was not covered under the warranty, we bought the extended warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135671, filed 2005-09, 60,000 miles“When car was first purchased told dealer it felt like back end was kickin out on wet roads,took it dealer was told they could find nothing. Several days later car spun out on way to work due to blow out. Had vehicle towed to dealer were upper and lower lats. Were replaced.(no old parts not available) car seemed ok for several months at which point it began to feel like it was sliding around in rear end again. Again dealer checked found nothing.. My husband threw a fit with dealer at which point a ball joint was replaced(part not available), in my opinion only to pacify us. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209993, filed 2007-11, 64,225 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. On two different occasions, the tires flattened due to the valve stems. Three of the valve stems were repaired at $20 each, and the first valve stem was free. Nhtsa campaign id number 08t018000 (tires:valve) was referenced. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10242260, filed 2008-09Related recalls
- 04V428000Sep 1, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2004, Eclipse 1998–2005, Montero 1998–2004 +9 more
- 04V067000Feb 11, 2004Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003, Diamante 2000–2003, Montero 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10240443Jul 21, 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235608Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of…
- 10235606Apr 21, 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10208837Feb 3, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is…
- 10207798Jan 31, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing…
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019This 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.
- 10145181Aug 8, 2018This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006…
- 10130468Feb 27, 2018This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
28 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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