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.
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.