2006 Mitsubishi Outlander Exterior lighting Problems

“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.”

“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.”

“As reported by several other owners of the 2006 model Outlander, which was the only model year to use this specific headlight unit, the low beam bulbs have serious and significant longevity issues. Starting somewhat prior to 2012, I have not been able to keep a low beam bulb (h1 kind) functional for longer than 6-7 months prior to it burning out. I have purchased every brand of bulb, manufactured in 6 different countries, of every price range and they all have the same average 6 month lifespan. …”

“The headlight bulbs keep burning out. First one side goes. I replace the bulb and the other side burns out. Then both bulbs on the one side burns out. I replace them and the 2 bulbs on the other side burn out. Dec 21, 2015 all of the headlight bulbs burned out . Not only is this costing a lot of money in mechanic fees but I also got a ticket for a burned out headlight set of bulb on one side I wasn't even aware had burned out. This is a safety hazard and when I realize the light is burned out I have to ride with my highbeams on which is safety hazard for oncoming cars. …”

“Rear side marker lights have corrosion issues at the connection from the wiring harness to the bulb assembly. Normally only bulb replacement would be required, but the bulb was good, the wiring harness is what corroded. Definitely a risk of shorting exists. This occurred within a year on both sides of the vehicle and were replaced by new factory assemblies which have a different design than what was installed on the vehicle at the factory. These assemblies of new design do not have replaceable bulbs. …”