Is the 2003 MITSUBISHI Outlander safe to drive?

The 2003 MITSUBISHI Outlander has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 03V028000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

What Happened

Ice can build up inside your vehicle's engine throttle valve, causing the accelerator pedal to stick or not return to idle when it gets extremely cold.

Risk if Unfixed

If your vehicle doesn't return to idle, you could lose control and crash without any warning.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

We'll reprogram your engine control computer to prevent this issue, and it's completely free - just schedule an appointment with your authorized dealer.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V028000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 03V028000

What This Recall Means

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?