2003 Mitsubishi Outlander exterior lighting problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 16, 2018
“Recently bought a used 2003 mitsubishi outlander and the headlight lens on both sides are cracked, extremely crazed and the whole thing is milky, which dulls the headlight at night, I have researched and mitsubishi will not replace after warranty, it would cost about $1000 to replace the entire…”
filed May 24, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This 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 improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2022
Exterior Lighting problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Outlander | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 Outlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Outlander | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 Outlander | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 Outlander | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Outlander | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Outlander | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 Outlander | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Outlander | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Outlander | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.