2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Technical Service Bulletins

106 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10159646Apr 23, 2019Equipment. This 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 covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan built and U.S. built vehicles, diagnostic flow charts, a list of commonly used acronyms and terms, and part numbers.
• 10159641Apr 23, 2019Equipment. This is Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Propeller Shaft section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the propeller shaft assembly removal procedure.
• 10158957Mar 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This 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 timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.
• 10158956Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Seat belts. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.
• 10158955Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with DTC U0141.
• 10154714Feb 27, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manual, to correct information in the diagnosis data list reference table for automatic transmissions F6AJA and W6AJA.
• 10152967Jan 8, 2019Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers how to re-register vehicle keys for affected vehicles. Affected vehicles may experience a condition of the door(s) inability to be locked or unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) function. Dealers are instructed to re- register the ley using "Customer Key Programming" procedure in the Owner's Manual. This bulletin…
• 10152964Jan 8, 2019Suspension. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Front Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the starting torque of the Lower Arm Ball Joint rotation.
• 10152963Jan 8, 2019Suspension. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Front Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover.
• 10152871Dec 14, 2018Electrical system. This 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 following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes.
• 10142736Jun 7, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This 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 vehicles experiencing dome light flickering when the vehicle's doors are opened or dome light is switched to "ON."
• 10142735Jun 7, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for resolving customer's report that Bluetooth pairing code given by the Hands Free Link system does not work for certain smartphone models, namely, Samsung Galaxy and Sony Xperia. For these smartphone models, the pairing code for Bluetooth connection must be set to a fixed code of ?0000.? This TSB instructs dealers how to…
• 10136633Apr 24, 2018Seat belts. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. Customers may report the front seat belt fraying as a result of being caught under the seat reclining adjusting lever. This TSB instructs dealers how to replace the front seat belt and reclining adjusting lever (driver and/or passenger side) with a countermeasure part, to prevent fraying of the seat belt should it get caught under the lever, on affected vehicles.
• 10130468Feb 27, 2018Equipment. This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
• 10130469Feb 26, 2018Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10117841Aug 17, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to detail the procedures required after replacing a Continuously Variable Transmission.
• 10098914Feb 23, 2017Seat belts. This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, providing instructions for replacement of the rear seat belt stopper buttons.
• 10183864Mar 1, 2016Engine cooling. Exhaust heat shield service parts available for repairs.
• 10103061Jan 11, 2016Electrical system. This tsb instructs the dealer to update the hfm (hands free module) software to improve the bluetooth® connection with iphone/ipod/ipad when the device is connected to wi‐fi. This update addresses unstable, repeatedly connecting and disconnecting from the vehicle's bluetooth when the iphone's wi‐fi is enabled. The condition does not occur when wi‐fi is turned off.
• 10170074Aug 28, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Engine cooling, Exterior lighting…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170070Jul 29, 2015Equipment. This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
• 10170071Jul 22, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Engine cooling, Seats. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10098762Mar 31, 2015Electrical system. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides a field fix procedure to address false mil illumination with dtc p2097 stored in the ecm. To minimize false mil illumination, this software update optimizes the target a/f ratio adjustment condition when the accelerator pedal is depressed and released suddenly. For affected 2011 − 2013 models, the linear air−fuel sensor (lafs) must also be…
• 10057905Mar 1, 2015Engine. Mitsubishi 2011-2013 models: technical service bulletin revised tsb-14-13-003 issued july 2014. Information regarding ecm reprogramming for false mil illumination with dtc p2097.
• 10098884Feb 27, 2015Electrical system. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, instructs the dealer to update the hfm software that allows voice recognition to complete before connection to the phone begins, to rectify the condition where the hfm attempts a bluetooth connection with a mobile phone while voice recognition is booting at the same time. If the bluetooth connection completes before voice recognition completes, voice recognition…
• 10098881Feb 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, adds procedures for disassembly, assembly and cleaning transmission components.
• 10098882Feb 3, 2015Equipment, Seat belts. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides the correct torque specification for the 2012 outlander sport service manual. Other models' service manuals are updated with information for the outer seat belt on the front passenger's side seat to clarify the front seat belt installation and removal procedure.
• 10098877Feb 3, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, corrects the hydraulic pressure settings and updates the special tools used in the cvt hydraulic pressure test in the indicated service manuals.
• 10098703Jan 13, 2015Equipment. This technical service bulletin adds the non-reusable parts indication that was missing from the service manual for certain exhaust fasteners.
• 10056757Aug 1, 2014Equipment. Mitsubishi: updated information provided on removal service points, in the service manual, for the power steering hoses. Model 2007-13 outlander.
• 10056332Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Mitsubishi: corrected information regarding headlamp rleay circuit in vehicle service manuals. Model 2009-2014 outlander, lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution.
• 10055619Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Mitsubishi: this bulletin is an introduction to mapcare and the map update purchase for mitsubishi multi communications system. This does not apply to mitsubishi multi entertainment system for the 2014 and later mirage. Included in the mapcare update are: lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution, outlander, and outlander sport/rvr model year 2014. Map updates for purchase include: lancer/ lancer evolution model…
• 10054444Nov 1, 2013Engine. Mitsubishi: some vehicles may display an illuminated mil stating to service the engine soon with dtcs stored in the ecm memory and/or reduced engine performance. Water may accumulate at the bottom of the air cleaner from snow build up. Vehicles also include model: lancer model years 2008-2015 and model lancer sportback model years 2009-2015.
• 10170107Oct 11, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system, Brakes, Engine cooling, Body and structure. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10053566Oct 1, 2013Brakes. Mitsubishi motors: improvements made to the service manual in reference to fastener tightening torque specifications. Models include outlander my2007-2014, outlander sport/rvr 2011-2014, lancer 2008-2014, lancer evolution 2008-2014, and lancer sportback 2009-2014. *js updated 12/16/13.
• 10170106Sep 10, 2013Suspension, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Transmission and…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170104Aug 8, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Seat belts. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170103Jul 10, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Latches, locks and linkages, Engine cooling. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170102May 21, 2013Forward collision avoidance, Wheels, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170101Apr 5, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling, Body and structure, Wheels, Brakes. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10172186Mar 19, 2013Engine cooling. This TSB provides a field fix procedure to address false MIL illumination with DTC P0300 (Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected) stored in the ECM under the following conditions: 1. During cold engine start, rough or partial clutch operation (manual transmission only) may cause powertrain vibration similar to a misfire and cause false MIL illumination. 2.
• 10172523Mar 12, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now available. If the plastic parts of the key are broken or missing, but the key functions properly, use the appropriate service parts kit instead of replacing the entire key…
• 10170099Mar 5, 2013Equipment. This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
• 10170096Mar 5, 2013Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10171530Feb 19, 2013Body and structure. Front license plate attaching hardware has been eliminated from production. This TSB updates the service manuals of affected vehicles.
• 10171532Feb 6, 2013Body and structure. Affected vehicles are no longer shipped with front license plate hardware (rubber nut and bolt package). Dealers are asked to use self-tapping screws for mounting the front license plate. License plates should be installed in the locations indicated by dimples in the front fascia. Dealers should use locally sourced, non-corroding, M6 fasteners, 20mm to 25 mm long. Fasteners should be installed using hand tools only.
• 10170100Feb 6, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10171519Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. A new ATF J3 part number MZ320286 is available from your facing PDC in a quart bottle container. Part number MZ320286 (ATF J3) supersedes 4031610. Previously, part number 4031610 was available in four liter cans. The quantity unit pack (QUP) for MZ320286 is 12 quarts to a case and will be shipped from your facing PDC.
• 10170852Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
• 10170097Jan 15, 2013Fuel system, Body and structure. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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