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2004 MITSUBISHI Outlander

4 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #16V458000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front control arm in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your car stay stable while driving. In certain models, it can corrode and break apart if exposed to salt water, like from using road salt in winter.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm fails, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially on slippery roads, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will inspect the front cross member and apply a special coating to protect it from corrosion, or replace it with a new one if necessary. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
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Moderate #03V429000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
There's a software glitch in your vehicle's windshield wiper control system, which can cause the wipers to pause for up to 6.8 seconds between swipes when in intermittent mode.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens during bad weather and you're driving fast, it could make it hard for you to see, which might lead to an accident.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the faulty control module at no cost to you, and you'll be notified starting November 14, 2003. You can contact Mitsubishi Caribbean at 1-800-981-0452 to confirm.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE CARIBBEAN, DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE ELECTRONIC TIMING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (ETACS), WHILE USING THE INTERMITTENT WIPER MODE, THE INTERMITTENT WIPER SWEEP TIME INTERVAL MAY INCREASE AS MUCH AS 6.8 SECOND BETWEEN WIPER SWEEPS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS DURING SEVERE WEATHER AND DURING VEHICLE'S HIGH-SPEED OPERATION, THE DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ETACS MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452.
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Low Priority #04V428000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
What Happened
The removable airbag warning labels in your vehicle don't meet the required size standards for safety. These labels are on your dash and sunvisor, and they're supposed to warn you about airbag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If your airbag deploys, the current labels might not provide clear instructions on what to do. This doesn't meet the safety standards, but it doesn't necessarily mean the airbag will malfunction.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi Caribbean will mail you a notification with a new label design and instructions, and they'll also send you replacement labels for your sunvisors. This is a free service, and you should contact them at 1-787-251-8715 to learn more.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
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Under Review #04V197000 Plain English
Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle might have a special wiring harness and control module installed for towing, which helps connect and control your trailer. This module is like a computer that helps your vehicle talk to your trailer.
Risk if Unfixed
If the module gets too hot, it could catch fire, putting you and others at risk. This is a serious safety issue, and you should take immediate action to prevent it.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the old harness with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. Stop using the current harness until the new one is installed, and contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERHEATING OF THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS MODULE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO STOP USING THE HARNESS UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED REPLACEMENT IS PROVIDED AND CAN BE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
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SUSPENSION
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VISIBILITY
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EQUIPMENT
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Other MITSUBISHI Outlander Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
8 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
8 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
12 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2003
6 recalls

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