Mitsubishi Outlander 2005

Model Outlander made in 2005 by Mitsubishi got 10 consumer complains as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.4 engine.

Model 2005

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.4 4Manual, 5 gearsF22/28/2424.2/35.5/28.2459Regular1126SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD
2.4 4Semiautomatic, 4 gearsF21/26/2323.7505/33.6451/27.3731Regular1174SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD
2.4 4Manual, 5 gears421/27/2323.1/34.2/27.0508Regular1174SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD
2.4 4Semiautomatic, 4 gears421/25/2222.7798/32.1806/26.2276Regular1228SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
055400204/01/2005055400210016170Splice locations s061 is incorrectly identified - service manual revision. *tt09/01/2005
055400606/01/200510015842Immobilizer system information update *sc08/15/2005
055400305/01/2005055400310015819Fog light circuit diagram - service manual revision. *tt08/12/2005
11504/01/200510015711Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0181 update. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt08/10/2005
0901200409/01/200410013735Mut iii can blue cable for srs diagnosis. *eh04/26/2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
051300604/01/200510016133Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt08/31/2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
055400102/01/200510015337Battery load test rate chart - service manual revision. *tt07/14/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
11504/01/200510015714Collapsed upper radiator hose. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt08/10/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0700203/01/200710021350Cooling fan controller. *kb04/06/2007
061300504/01/200610019921Freeze-frame data for misfire conditions. *tt05/16/2006
051300704/01/2005051300710016132Mode switching speed (2.4l mivec engine) - service manual revision. this bulletin corrects the mode switching speed to 4,500 rpm. *tt08/31/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
11606/01/200510015619Key registration without using mut-iii. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt08/02/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2312/01/200410018363Automatic transmission gearshift service parts. mitsubishi. tech talk. *tt12/21/2005
052300407/01/20050523004100167542-3 shift flare. *tt10/04/2005
11301/01/200510015214Automatic transmission (a/t) gearshift service parts (update). *tt07/08/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
13705/01/200710021743Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb06/18/2007
061300607/01/2006061300610020043Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0335 and/or p0340 (crankshaft or camshaft position sensor circuit) to set in the pcm. *tt07/10/2006
0500212/01/200505002REVII10017671Emissions recall campaign - incorrect parameters in the pcm software that may allow a malfunction in the vehicle speed sensor to go undetected by the on-board diagnostic system (obd). *tt11/18/2005
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING
TSB-08-37-00610/01/200810026795Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals. *pe12/17/2008
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
TSB-08-37-00610/01/200810026795Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals. *pe12/17/2008
SUSPENSION
0901200409/01/200410013748Suspension noises. *eh04/26/2005
SUSPENSION - FRONT
0901200409/01/200410013747Suspension noises after strut installation. *eh04/26/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
10/30/20055200106/15/2005
 Airbags did not deploy. *nm
ENGINE
08/11/201280000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi outlander. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 15 mph. in addition, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed that located the failure at the accelerator pedal position sensor. the local mechanic installed a manifold absolute pressure sensor to the engine however the check engine warning light remained illuminated. the acceleration failure was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. kmj
08/11/201280
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi outlander. the contact stated that the vehicle lose acceleration power and would not accelerate over 15mph, and the engine light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic a diagnostic was performed that located the failure at the accelerator pedal position sensor. the local mechanic place a manifold absolute pressure sensor to the engine however the engine light remained illuminated. the acceleration failure was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. li
POWER TRAIN
08/11/201280000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi outlander. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 15 mph. in addition, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed that located the failure at the accelerator pedal position sensor. the local mechanic installed a manifold absolute pressure sensor to the engine however the check engine warning light remained illuminated. the acceleration failure was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. kmj
08/11/201280
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi outlander. the contact stated that the vehicle lose acceleration power and would not accelerate over 15mph, and the engine light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic a diagnostic was performed that located the failure at the accelerator pedal position sensor. the local mechanic place a manifold absolute pressure sensor to the engine however the engine light remained illuminated. the acceleration failure was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. li
STRUCTURE - BODY
10/10/20053650206/01/2005
 The vehicle is a mitstubishi outlander ltd, 2005. there is an apparent lack of or failure of the body welds in the driver-side pillar. dealership indicates there may be other vehicles with this problem. lack of or failure results in rubbing of the body panels producing a high pitched metallic sound. the effect of this friction and lack of or failed welds is unclear relative to the crash-worthiness of the vehicle, especially from a side impact. *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
11/20/200620000107/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked outside in rainy weather, upon entering the vehicle, moderate amounts of rainwater was present in the front driver side floorboard. the doors or windows were not open prior to the incident. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the leak originated from the front driver side door water barrier trim. the dealer resealed the water barrier trim along the left front driver side door. afterwards, the problem persisted. the manufacturer was alerted.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
12/15/200480010012/04/2004
 Dt: the contact complained about front suspension problems since purchasing the vehicle. . there was a strong noise in the front suspension besides the alignment problems. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer 8 times. at first they identified the problem as the spring coil front improper adjustment. but the noise persisted. then , they relocated the spring front coil strut and corrected the improper front toe adjustment. the noise continued at a different level, especially when making turns on a bumpy roads at any speed.*ak

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