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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Electrical System

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Electrical System Report #10226116

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . VEHICLE SEEMS TO HESITATE FROM STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION DEALER SAID WITHOUT A BULLETIN FROM MITSUBISHI THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. PROBLEM WITH SEEING RADIO DISPLAY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ALSO BOTH REAR SIDE WINDOWS RATTLE WHEN IN DOWN POSITION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LT31W08Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in MCHENRY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BIGGERS MITSUBISHI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-742-5800 . DEALER'S CITY: ELGIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Visibility Glass, Side/rear

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Visibility Glass, Side/rear Report #10226116

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . VEHICLE SEEMS TO HESITATE FROM STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION DEALER SAID WITHOUT A BULLETIN FROM MITSUBISHI THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. PROBLEM WITH SEEING RADIO DISPLAY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ALSO BOTH REAR SIDE WINDOWS RATTLE WHEN IN DOWN POSITION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LT31W08Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in MCHENRY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BIGGERS MITSUBISHI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-742-5800 . DEALER'S CITY: ELGIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10226116

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . VEHICLE SEEMS TO HESITATE FROM STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION DEALER SAID WITHOUT A BULLETIN FROM MITSUBISHI THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. PROBLEM WITH SEEING RADIO DISPLAY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ALSO BOTH REAR SIDE WINDOWS RATTLE WHEN IN DOWN POSITION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LT31W08Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in MCHENRY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BIGGERS MITSUBISHI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-742-5800 . DEALER'S CITY: ELGIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Electrical System

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Electrical System Report #10226118

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . RADIO DISPLAY CAN NOT BE SEEN DURING THE DAY ESPECIALLY WITH SUNROOF OPEN. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LT31W08Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in MCHENRY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Structure Body Roof And Pillars

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Structure Body Roof And Pillars Report #10226118

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS . RADIO DISPLAY CAN NOT BE SEEN DURING THE DAY ESPECIALLY WITH SUNROOF OPEN. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LT31W08Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in MCHENRY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Visibility Glass, Side/rear

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Visibility Glass, Side/rear Report #10226119

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 11, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . BOTH REAR SIDE WINDOWS RATTLE WHILE IN DOWN POSITION. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL AND WITHOUT A BULLETIN FROM MITSUBISHI THEY CAN NOT REPAIR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LT31W08Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in MCHENRY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BIGGERS MITSUBISHI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-742-5800 . DEALER'S CITY: ELGIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Structure Body

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Structure Body Report #10226119

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 11, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . BOTH REAR SIDE WINDOWS RATTLE WHILE IN DOWN POSITION. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL AND WITHOUT A BULLETIN FROM MITSUBISHI THEY CAN NOT REPAIR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LT31W08Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in MCHENRY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BIGGERS MITSUBISHI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-742-5800 . DEALER'S CITY: ELGIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10249579

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER '08, PADDLE SHIFTERS ARE A POORLY DESIGNED DEVICE FOR SHIFTING GEARS ON AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING WHEEL BESIDE THE RIGHT AND LEFT TURN SIGNALS AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WHEN YOU USE THE NORMAL ABOVE TWO ITEMS YOUR FINGERS AUTOMATICALLY INVOLUNTARILY SHIFT THE CAR INTO FOR INSTANCE, LOW GEAR!!! HORRIBLY DANGEROUS DEVICE, POOR ENGINEERING DESIGN, TRYING TO "SOUP UP" A CHEAP, POORLY DESIGNED VEHICLE. THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY! *TR.Mileage was 200 miles. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in DELRAY BCH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #10252589

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2008.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . I HAVE NOTICED A BAD NOISE LIKE A KNOCK AT THE MUFFLER AREA SIX WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS ACQUIRE. THIS NOISE CAN BE HEARD SHORTLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED ON. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM AT THE MITSUBISHI DEALER SERVICE, BUT THE REPLIED BACK THAT THIS SOUND IS A NORMAL CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR.Mileage was 1600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4MS31X48Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in BAYAMON, PR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Vehicle Speed Control

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10263562

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 11, 2009.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE CRUISE SPEED CONTROL DASHBOARD LIGHT DOES NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE WHEN THE CONTROLLER IS CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE SPEED. IT IS ALWAYS LIT WHEN THE CONTROL IS ACTIVATED RATHER THAN JUST WHEN THE CONTROL IS ENGAGED AND CONTROLLING SPEED. I COMPLAINED TO A DEALER SERVICE MANAGER WHO STATED THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE CORRECTED. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4MT31X38Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in RICHMOND HTS, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Equipment

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Equipment Report #10288749

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2009.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT . GPS/RADIO CAN NOT BE SEEN DURING SUNNY DAY ESPECIALLY WITH SUNROOF OPEN. *TR .Mileage was 53000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4MT41XX8Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in BROSSARD, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 120 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10319639

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2010.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 4WD. WHEN THE DRIVER STARTED THE VEHICLE HE WAS UNABLE MOVE THE GEAR SELECTOR OUT OF DRIVE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN SO THAT THEY COULD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 14,000. .Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LT31W28Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Vehicle Speed Control

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10326765

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2009.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING THEN CATCHES UP. THIS HAS BEEN LOOKED INTO NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY TELL ME "NO CODES" APPEAR SO THERE ISN'T A PROBLEM. I CAN NOT DUPLICATE THIS AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. IT IS FRIGHTFUL WHEN IT HAPPENS ON THE EXPRESSWAY. *TR.Mileage was 19400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4MT41X38Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in GERMANTOWN, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Electrical System

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Electrical System Report #10386286

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 19, 2011.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MITSUBISHI IS FULLY AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRONIC KEYS IN NEW MODELS AND WOULD NOT REPLACE THE KEYS. PROBLEMS REPORTED BY MITSUBISHI IN "TECHNICAL BULLETINS" TO DEALERS ARE NOT TREATED AS EQUIPMENT RECALLS, EVEN THOUGH KNOWN EQUIPMENT DEFECTS ARE REPORTED. FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE ELECTRONIC KEY TO MY OUTLANDER WOULD NOT START THE ENGINE. THE ELECTRONIC KEY IDENTIFIED AS MISTSUBISHI'S F.A.S.T KEY WOULD NOT WORK AND IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE DEFECT CAN OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT MITSUBISHI ISSUES "TECHNICAL BULLETINS" TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED RECALLS BUT REPORTED DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT PARTS THAT SHOULD BE REPLACED ONLY IF THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT. I WAS TOLD THAT MITSUBISHI WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC KEYS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS BUT WOULD NOT RECALL THEM AND WOULD ONLY REPLACE THEM AFTER PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE KEY COSTS ABOUT $500 DOLLARS INCLUDING PROGRAMMING. I CONSIDER THAT MITSUBISHI COULD NOT CONFIRM IF THE ENGINE WOULD STOP DURING USE AND THEREFORE ALL ELECTRONIC KEYS SHOULD BE REPLACED AS THEY ALREADY KNOW OF THE DEFECT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE KEY AT NO COST ONLY BECAUSE THE TECHNICAL BULLETIN REPORTING THE DEFECT WAS ISSUED, BUT REFUSE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE ACTUAL TECHNICAL BULLETIN. PLEASE TREAT CONFIDENTIAL-DO NOT DISCLOSE MY NAME. *TR.Mileage was 20500 miles. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in AGUADILLA, PR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Equipment

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Equipment Report #10386286

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 19, 2011.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT . MITSUBISHI IS FULLY AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRONIC KEYS IN NEW MODELS AND WOULD NOT REPLACE THE KEYS. PROBLEMS REPORTED BY MITSUBISHI IN "TECHNICAL BULLETINS" TO DEALERS ARE NOT TREATED AS EQUIPMENT RECALLS, EVEN THOUGH KNOWN EQUIPMENT DEFECTS ARE REPORTED. FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE ELECTRONIC KEY TO MY OUTLANDER WOULD NOT START THE ENGINE. THE ELECTRONIC KEY IDENTIFIED AS MISTSUBISHI'S F.A.S.T KEY WOULD NOT WORK AND IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE DEFECT CAN OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT MITSUBISHI ISSUES "TECHNICAL BULLETINS" TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED RECALLS BUT REPORTED DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT PARTS THAT SHOULD BE REPLACED ONLY IF THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT. I WAS TOLD THAT MITSUBISHI WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC KEYS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS BUT WOULD NOT RECALL THEM AND WOULD ONLY REPLACE THEM AFTER PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE KEY COSTS ABOUT $500 DOLLARS INCLUDING PROGRAMMING. I CONSIDER THAT MITSUBISHI COULD NOT CONFIRM IF THE ENGINE WOULD STOP DURING USE AND THEREFORE ALL ELECTRONIC KEYS SHOULD BE REPLACED AS THEY ALREADY KNOW OF THE DEFECT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE KEY AT NO COST ONLY BECAUSE THE TECHNICAL BULLETIN REPORTING THE DEFECT WAS ISSUED, BUT REFUSE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE ACTUAL TECHNICAL BULLETIN. PLEASE TREAT CONFIDENTIAL-DO NOT DISCLOSE MY NAME. *TR.Mileage was 20500 miles. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in AGUADILLA, PR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Exterior Lighting

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Exterior Lighting Report #10465586

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2011.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN 2009 FOR A FAILURE OF THE SWITCH WHICH ACTIVATES THE BRAKE LAMPS. MITSUBISHI RECORDS INDICATE THAT WE HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED IN MARCH, 2009, ALONG WITH ANOTHER RECALL ITEM. HOWEVER, THROUGHOUT THE FIRST HALF OF 2011, MY WIFE AND I HAD PROBLEMS GETTING THE CAR TO COME OUT OF 'PARK', AND WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER INDICATING MALFUNCTIONS. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THOSE ISSUES INVESTIGATED, I FOLLOWED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT MOST OF THE TIME, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED THAT ALL THREE PROBLEMS WERE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTIONS OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH, AND REPLACED IT. TO OUR KNOWLEDGE, IT HAS WORKED CORRECTLY SINCE THEN. HOWEVER, I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE SWITCH. AFTER ALL, THAT'S A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF A MAJOR SAFETY SYSTEM, AND RECALL SERVICE HAD BEEN PERFORMED WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT THAT VERY SAME PREMATURE FAILURE. IT IS MY OPINION THAT AN IMPORTANT SAFETY COMPONENT SUCH AS THE BRAKE LAMP SYSTEM SHOULD NOT SUFFER A FAILURE AFTER 3.5 YEARS OF SERVICE AND 60,000 MILES. I'M DOUBLY CONFIDENT THAT FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED AFTER THE SCRUTINY YOUR ORGANIZATION HAS ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LS21W28Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Service Brakes

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Service Brakes Report #10465586

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2011.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN 2009 FOR A FAILURE OF THE SWITCH WHICH ACTIVATES THE BRAKE LAMPS. MITSUBISHI RECORDS INDICATE THAT WE HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED IN MARCH, 2009, ALONG WITH ANOTHER RECALL ITEM. HOWEVER, THROUGHOUT THE FIRST HALF OF 2011, MY WIFE AND I HAD PROBLEMS GETTING THE CAR TO COME OUT OF 'PARK', AND WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER INDICATING MALFUNCTIONS. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THOSE ISSUES INVESTIGATED, I FOLLOWED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT MOST OF THE TIME, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED THAT ALL THREE PROBLEMS WERE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTIONS OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH, AND REPLACED IT. TO OUR KNOWLEDGE, IT HAS WORKED CORRECTLY SINCE THEN. HOWEVER, I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE SWITCH. AFTER ALL, THAT'S A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF A MAJOR SAFETY SYSTEM, AND RECALL SERVICE HAD BEEN PERFORMED WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT THAT VERY SAME PREMATURE FAILURE. IT IS MY OPINION THAT AN IMPORTANT SAFETY COMPONENT SUCH AS THE BRAKE LAMP SYSTEM SHOULD NOT SUFFER A FAILURE AFTER 3.5 YEARS OF SERVICE AND 60,000 MILES. I'M DOUBLY CONFIDENT THAT FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED AFTER THE SCRUTINY YOUR ORGANIZATION HAS ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4LS21W28Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Power Train

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Power Train Report #10537004

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2013.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . JULY 3, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30 PM WE CAME HOME AND PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH IS AT A SLIGHT INCLINE. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO UNLOAD ITEMS FROM THE BACK, AND AS I CAME AROUND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THE CAR MADE A LOUD POP SOUND AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND WAS MAKING AN AUDIBLE CLICKING NOISE. IN AN INSTANT I WAS WORRIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO RUN OVER ONE OF MY KIDS WHO WERE OUTSIDE AS I UNLOADED THE VEHICLE SO I MANAGED TO CLIMB IN AND AS I REACHED OVER TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION, THE CAR BUMPED OVER WHERE THE DRIVEWAY AND STREET MEET KNOCKING ME OFF BALANCE. AS I FELL FROM THE CAR, MY RIGHT LEG GOT JAMMED IN THE PASSENGER DOOR, MY HEAD WHACKED THE BOTTOM FRAME OF THE DOOR, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE STARTED TO RUN OVER MY LEFT LEG AS I TRIED TO KEEP THE LEG OUT OF THE PATH OF THE WHEEL. I SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES INCLUDING A HEAD INJURY, CONCUSSION, SPRAINED KNEE, CUTS AND BRUISES. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49000 miles. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in SHAKOPEE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Power Train Report #10537008

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2013.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON, IT WILL GET STUCK IN PARK AND IS A STRUGGLE TO SWITCH THE GEARS FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51000 miles. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in SHAKOPEE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Seats

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Seats Report #10598757

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2014.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. had a problem with SEATS . WHILE PARKED AND TURNED OFF(FOR 15 MINUTES), THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT(HEATED SEAT) CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS DISCOVERED QUICKLY AND EXTINGUISHED BEFORE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TOOK PLACE. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH MITSUBISHI WHO DIRECTED ME TO THE LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MITSUBISHI(KERRY MITSUBISHI) DEALER WOULD NOT SHARE THE RESULTS WITH ME BUT CONTACTED MITSUBISHI. THE "MANAGEMENT TEAM" AT MITSUBISHI REJECTED ANY RESPONSIBILITY SAYING THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE. I HAD ONLY REQUESTED THAT THEY REPLACE THE FAULTY EQUIPMENT IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4MS41X38Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in CINCINNATI, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Electrical System

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 Electrical System Report #10598757

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2014.MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008, manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE PARKED AND TURNED OFF(FOR 15 MINUTES), THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT(HEATED SEAT) CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS DISCOVERED QUICKLY AND EXTINGUISHED BEFORE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TOOK PLACE. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH MITSUBISHI WHO DIRECTED ME TO THE LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MITSUBISHI(KERRY MITSUBISHI) DEALER WOULD NOT SHARE THE RESULTS WITH ME BUT CONTACTED MITSUBISHI. THE "MANAGEMENT TEAM" AT MITSUBISHI REJECTED ANY RESPONSIBILITY SAYING THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE. I HAD ONLY REQUESTED THAT THEY REPLACE THE FAULTY EQUIPMENT IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JA4MS41X38Z. Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 problem was reported in CINCINNATI, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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2002 Galant. Won't take fuel through the fuel neck at a normal pace. Keeps backing up. Has all emmision and EVAP checked and all are functioning. I replaced fuel filler neck and made sure all vent hoses were clear. What else could it be?

Has anyone had problems with their check engine lights? I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Oulander the serive light will not go out, the diagnostics state a evap leak yet despite all testing there is no leak detected. My gas cap is fine and neither my pers

My 07 Mitsubishi Raider malfunction indicator light lit on ?


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