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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
19%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.

“Horrible design on primary lower beams h1 bulbs headlights. Socket becomes loose and/or fusing tight and burns out quickly. Same design as some japan models like honda element use of h1 bulb and stanley socket is so dysfunctional. I installed secondary foglight system running on other lines - since lights go out a lot easy in snow and rain. Its been happening for yrs, I bought car used.”

NHTSA complaint #10785767, filed 2015-10, 101,800 miles

“My headlights keep blewing light bulbs, it started with the driver side, get it fixed then passenger light blew, changed it, this has been going on and on, we replace the switch and I have been through more light bulb's over the years. My mechanic told me to contact the dealership. I have, no results.”

NHTSA complaint #10512717, filed 2013-05, 40,000 miles

“- the contact stated that she had problems with vehicle approximately 2 months after she purchased the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 MPH the speedometer stopped working., it registered 0 MPH, and he couldn't tell how fast he was going. The contact stated the body vibrated, the engine stalled. The contact stated the driver has related the details to her. Therefore, she did not have specific details about the failures. The contact stated that water leaked into the passenger side of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10178339, filed 2007-01, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact states while driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel blacked out. The contact stated that he had to tap on the instrument panel in order for it to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10577194, filed 2014-04, 100,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025320%
2024623%
20231224%
20222612%
20201238%
2019724%
2018916%
2017816%
2016128%
2015611%
201437%
2013415%
201229%
2011916%
2010610%
200937%
2008712%
20071310%
2006419%
2005211%
200424%
200398%

Other parts of the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander

Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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