2003 Mitsubishi Outlander lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 19 complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 mitsubishi outlander. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a while, and was able to resume driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. In addition, the contact crashed into another vehicle while driving 30 MPH.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi outlander. Both front headlight in the vehicle are cracked which allows water to go inside. Due to this, the vehicle will not pass inspection. She did research on this defect and found numerous complaints on this problem. She also found a TSB on this problem and she spoke with the manufacture, they stated it was not a recall because it does not appear to be a safety concern. She believes this should be recalled and that the manufacture should be responsible for the repairs.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
- Suspension 29 complaints
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