2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 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.
“Tail lights work sporadically. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. The motor fan is on all the time. Problem is a an electrical switch board. They had a recall on it in australia.”
NHTSA complaint #10908773, filed 2016-09, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the computer was reprogrammed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10733961, filed 2015-07, 148,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10170102May 21, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10015842Jun 1, 2005Immobilizer system information update
- 10015819May 1, 2005Fog light circuit diagram - service manual revision.
- 10016170Apr 1, 2005Splice locations s061 is incorrectly identified - service manual revision.
- 10016133Apr 1, 2005Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
- 10015711Apr 1, 2005Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0181 update. Mitsubishi tech talk.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 20% |
| 2024 | 6 | 23% |
| 2023 | 12 | 24% |
| 2022 | 26 | 12% |
| 2020 | 12 | 38% |
| 2019 | 7 | 24% |
| 2018 | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 12% |
| 2007 | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 19% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
9 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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