2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 7% of the 46 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The MMCS system has a known bug. As of October 2023 the date and time of the system has defaulted back to 2004. The defect has disabled features such as maintenance records that are logged since new. The defect has been reported to the dealer and they have acknowledged there is currently no fix. The dealer also noted that replacing the GPS receiver does not correct the problem and it is likely a head unit firmware issue. There are hundreds of complaints via Internet forums that Mitsubishi equipped MMCS models from approximately 2007 through 2014 are affected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11577857, filed 2024-03Related recalls
- 15V232000Apr 20, 2015Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2009–2010, Lancer 2009–2010, Lancer Evolution 2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11026481Nov 21, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10233997Mar 7, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
- 10233994Mar 7, 2023This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote…
- 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…
- 10203270Oct 26, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a…
- 10203267Oct 26, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a…
- 10159665Apr 23, 2019This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin…
- 10158957Mar 28, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Chassis Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN…
- 10152871Dec 14, 2018This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the…
- 10142736Jun 7, 2018This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for reprogramming the ETACS ECU with updated software to resolve the issue on certain…
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 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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