2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles. 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.
“I was driving on the highway at 70 MPH and without warning both of my low beam lights went out. I checked fuses and the next time I used the car the lights worked. My wife used the car one night and was driving on a dark country road and the lights once again went out without warning. She was very upset and returned home immediately. Luckily she was not too far from home. I found a recall for the 2009 Outlander that sounded just like of my problem (sr-15-002; etacs ecu). I called Mitsubishi and they said there was no recall on my vehicle and that I should take it to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10927643, filed 2016-11, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v564000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10682540, filed 2015-02“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10703000, filed 2015-03“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 14v564000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10650935, filed 2014-10Related recalls
- 14V564000Sep 12, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2009
Related 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…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170760Dec 18, 2012This TSB clarifies the stop light switch installation and adjustment procedure in the affected service manuals.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 14% |
| 2007 | 9 | 7% |
| 2006 | 7 | 33% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 19 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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