2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Technical Service Bulletins

142 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10176675May 21, 2020Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Technical Information Notice supersedes TIN-20-54-001, issued May, 2020, to clarify when voltage measurements should be obtained.
• 10176673May 14, 2020Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers requesting assitance measuring voltage from the 12V battery terminals and again at the low beam halogen headlight bulbs for repair validation.
• 10176672May 14, 2020Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This TSB instructs dealers how to install a new radiator and add an EPDM sponge which covers the exposed radiator core.
• 10175777Apr 8, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Certain vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions may exhibit a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. With continued driving under these conditions, the CVT belt may slip repeatedly when accelerating, and abrasion powder may enter the hydraulic pressure circuit, causing a warning light to turn on. This TSB instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive…
• 10175776Apr 8, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure, Forward…. This TSB updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to add information (including a Caution) to the windshield Removal and Installation procedure for vehicles equipped with Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM), Lane Departure Warning System (LDW), and Automatic High Beam System (AHB).
• 10172710Feb 3, 2020Tires, Equipment. This bulletin advises that tire chains are NOT approved for use on any 2016 - 2020 Mitsubishi vehicle.
• 10170145Dec 5, 2019Body and structure, Seats, Equipment. This is a TSB that was sent to dealers to inform them that due to stress applied intensively onto the left and right rear end portion of the seat cushion by a passenger, the cushion may sink down and rub against the edges of the metal seat frame. This in turn may cause the damaged urethane material to turn to powder and fall on the floor carpet. This TSB provides a repair procedure to replace the damaged seat…
• 10170144Dec 5, 2019Seat belts, Latches, locks and linkages. This is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers to inform them that customers may report that the second row right side seat belt buckle cover has come off, and in some instances, may prevent the second row right side seat belt tongue from latching into the buckle when the internal buckle components have fallen off.
• 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10167801Oct 24, 2019Seats. This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-17-52A-003, to add Outlander PHEV and additional model years for Outlander and Outlander Sport, and to update parts and procedures to help resolve the power seat movement.
• 10167798Oct 18, 2019Equipment, Suspension. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, to provide instructions for handling customer complaint of abnormal noise from the rear shock absorber.
• 10166282Sep 12, 2019Brakes. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-19-35-002, issued January 2019, to update symptoms in the Purpose section, and to remove Outlander PHEV from the Affected Vehicles.
• 10164842Aug 7, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, informing them of updates to the Automatic Transaxle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the transmission fluid for CVT in the lubricants table.
• 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
• 10163698Jul 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Engine cooling section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the on-vehicle service information and the coolant replacement procedure.
• 10163697Jul 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Engine Section of the affected Service Manuals, to revise the oil pan and timing chain case removal and installation procedure.
• 10163693Jul 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the General section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the lubricant capacity table and engine coolant change procedure.
• 10161370May 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Automatic Transaxle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the torque converter pressure in the standard hydraulic pressure table.
• 10159667Apr 25, 2019Engine cooling. 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.
• 10159648Apr 25, 2019Engine. 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.
• 10159665Apr 23, 2019Electrical system. 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.
• 10159664Apr 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Exterior section of the affected Service Manuals to update door mirror removal and installation details, including non-reusable parts.
• 10159661Apr 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the window glass run channel and door opening weather-strip removal and installation procedure.
• 10159660Apr 23, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. 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.
• 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.
• 10159645Apr 23, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Exterior section of the affected Service Manuals to update door mirror removal and installation details, including non-reusable parts.
• 10159642Apr 23, 2019Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the window glass run channel and door opening weather-strip removal and installation procedure.
• 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.
• 10158958Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Seats. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Circuit Diagrams section of the affected Service Manuals for the following areas: Taillight, Position Light, Rear Side Marker Light, License Plate Light, Light Monitor/Light Reminder Tone Alarm, Glove Box Light, Floor Console Box Light and Heated Seat.
• 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.
• 10158951Mar 21, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to replace both tailgate gas springs with the countermeasure parts when a customer reports a noise generating from the tailgate gas springs when opening and closing the tailgate. This noise may occur when the high sliding friction of the oil seal of the tailgate gas springs cases a stick-slip condition during expansion or…
• 10158417Mar 14, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the 2016 Outlander Body Repair Manual. This bulletin supersedes TSB-16-42B-003, issued May 2016, to include additional information on the front bumper center cover color.
• 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.
• 10154712Feb 25, 2019Wheels, Steering. This is a Technical Information Notice, sent to dealers, informing them that they must submit required documents and photographs when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pulling/drifting and/or steering wheel off-center concerns (while under warranty). This Notice supersedes TIN-17-37-001 released in July, 2017, to expand affected models and model years.
• 10152970Jan 24, 2019Brakes. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to how to fix a condition of a metallic knocking sound coming from the rear brakes. Affected vehicles experience this condition when the brake is applied while driving at low speeds, or on driving on uneven roads. Dealers are instructed to replace the rear brake pad clips (upper and lower) with new parts on affected…
• 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…
• 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.
• 10152882Dec 20, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to add the type of the hood latch mounting bolt and to correct the tightening torque for the hood.
• 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.
• 10148754Oct 18, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-16-54-005, issued October, 2016, to add replacement and registration of a new key set for cases where registration of the immobilizer ID still fails after performing the Immobilizer Registration Procedure in TSB-16-54-005.
• 10145183Aug 9, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides instructions for downloading software and updating the Display Audio unit for customers who experience the rear view camera displaying on the Display Audio while driving, when the vehicle is not in Reverse.
• 10145182Aug 8, 2018Brakes. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. This notice provides instructions for addressing customer concerns of the brake warning light coming on due to low brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir and brake fluid is found on the front of the brake booster.
• 10144156Jul 20, 2018Engine cooling. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, informing them that this TIN supersedes TIN-18-23-001 and TIN-18-23-002, to state that the collection of parts requested in those documents has been completed--MMNA has now collected enough complete sets of CVT fluid coolers with hoses and clamps for a sufficient coolant investigation. Dealers are to follow the normal diagnostic and repair procedures for…
• 10142737Jun 7, 2018Electrical system. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It instructs dealers to reprogram the AWC ECU with updated software to correct an issue, on certain vehicles, where the ETACS may transmit an incorrect signal, resulting in the 4WD warning indicator illuminating and DTC U0431 may be stored.
• 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.
• 10133197Mar 14, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. This notice informs dealers how to address stored DTCs (including P0657) in extremely cold ambient temperatures. Dealers can remedy this by replacing the throttle actuator control (TAC) relay.
• 10133193Mar 9, 2018Seats. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. It addresses the slight intermittent movement in the vehicle's driver side power seat. The notice refers dealers to TSB-17-52A-003 if vehicle was built before production dates 03/01/2016 (2.4L) and 03/03/2016 (3.0L). The vehicles after these production dates already have the countermeasure part. A DPSM PWA is required for replacement of the driver seat…

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