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2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
21,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles.

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.

“Consumer cannot unlock the front and rear doors from the inside or outside of the vehicle. Water went under floor and corroded the electrical system. This problem was similar to NHTSA recall 03v194000: on certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. This water could collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seat belt retactor, side air bag impact sensor, and stop lamps.”

NHTSA complaint #10055561, filed 2004-01, 21,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202242%
202013%
201724%
201664%
201412%
200322%

Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Suspension
28 complaints
Exterior lighting
19 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Body 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology