2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,448miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, 4% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,448 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Since the second year since I've owned this car the temperature control knob has been frozen. The only way you can turn the knob is to have a mechanic manually turn the knob underneath the vehicle. Mitsubishi motors admitted this was a design flaw in 2002 to 2007 Mitsubishi lancers and outlanders. I have called Mitsubishi many times and sent letters of complaints but they will not do anything about it but leave the vehicles owner in what can be a dangerous situations. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193003, filed 2019-04, 10,000 miles“The issue began in 2004 when my vehicle was 1 year old. The temperature control knob became frozen and you could not turn it from heat to air conditioning or the other way. I spent $23,000 on this car and you could not turn from air conditioning to heat at will only a mechanic can manually turn it underneath the vehicle and then only put it on hot or cold. One time I was driving 600 miles for an emergency with the knob stuck on air conditioning and I was not able to turn it to heat. It was below freezing temperatures and the window fogged up because I was not able to put the defroster on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11192997, filed 2019-04, 15,000 miles“Have had a constant squeal and pulling and drifting in Outlander for the last 4 months. Have had it checked out 3 times before. Today it was louder and car did not feel right. Got off the highway and car power was lost. Manuervered car to right hand side. Turned everything off. Turned car back on and it was fine . Called roadside assistance and was disconnected three times. Called 411 went straight to closest dealer who went for ride a long and said it was fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108485, filed 2005-02, 5 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14% |
| 2022 | 36 | 17% |
| 2020 | 8 | 25% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 15 | 10% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 4 | 18% |
| 2011 | 8 | 14% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEquipment
4 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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