2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,000 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.
“Following I just sent to Mitsubishi headquarters I see recalls for transmissions for my make and model and year that states transmission fail prematurely between the miles of 114,000! And 179,000 and mine did at 137,000 it is now stating for 4 model years 2 of which are 2011&2013. What was the difference for 2012 transmission when yes indeed my year of 2012 transmission failed prematurely? It did just as your recall states and then when I put in my VIN# I am told it wasn't my skipped year that was part of the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11124483, filed 2018-09, 137,000 milesRelated 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 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology