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2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
12/17/08 NHTSA ID: 10026795
TSB ID: TSB-08-37-006

Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals.
04/06/07 NHTSA ID: 10021350
TSB ID: 07002

Cooling fan controller.
08/10/05 NHTSA ID: 10015714
TSB ID: 115

Collapsed upper radiator hose. mitsubishi tech talk.
05/02/05 NHTSA ID: 10014375
TSB ID: 05012004

Radiator hose collapsed. *eh
04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013748
TSB ID: 09012004

Suspension noises. *eh
04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013747
TSB ID: 09012004

Suspension noises after strut installation. *eh
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08/27/04 NHTSA ID: 10008906
TSB ID: 33A

Steering drift. group 33a front suspension. please refer to tsb-02-33-002. mitsubishi motors tech talk. vol 88. nov. 2002.
02/18/04 NHTSA ID: 10005272
TSB ID: 0315002

Abnormal exhaust noise during acceleration.
02/18/04 NHTSA ID: 10005271
TSB ID: 0314002

Corrected specified engine coolant - service manual revision.
10/08/03 NHTSA ID: 10003125
TSB ID: 89

Steering drift.
10/08/03 NHTSA ID: 10003121
TSB ID: 89

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0181.
09/11/03 NHTSA ID: 10002723
TSB ID: 93

Squeak from rear suspension when cold.
06/23/03 NHTSA ID: 10001722
TSB ID: 0333001R

Steering drift.
04/22/03 NHTSA ID: 10001211
TSB ID: 0333001

Steering drift condition.
02/21/03 NHTSA ID: 10000293
TSB ID: 0233A001

Steering drift.
02/21/03 NHTSA ID: 10000285
TSB ID: 0233002

Customer complaint of steering drift on 2003 outlander models.
04/28/05 Engine NHTSA ID: 10014161
TSB ID: 07012004

No ignition key illumination. *eh
06/18/07 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10021743
TSB ID: 137

Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected.
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10/04/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10016754
TSB ID: 0523004

2-3 shift flare.
05/03/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10006464
TSB ID: 0413005

Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming with mut-iii for throttle icing.
12/15/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10004448
TSB ID: 0323006

Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle.
10/29/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10003758
TSB ID: 94

Transmission will not operate in sportronic mode.
12/22/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018376
TSB ID: 54

Headlamps with cracking appearance. mitsubishi. tech talk.
09/01/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016170
TSB ID: 0554002

Splice locations s061 is incorrectly identified - service manual revision.
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08/31/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016133
TSB ID: 0513006

Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
08/12/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10015819
TSB ID: 0554003

Fog light circuit diagram - service manual revision.
08/10/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10015711
TSB ID: 115

Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0181 update. mitsubishi tech talk.
05/02/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014366
TSB ID: 05012004

Headlamps with spider web cracking appearance. *eh
05/03/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10006466
TSB ID: 0455003

Heater temperature dial hard to turn.
12/15/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004454
TSB ID: 0355008

Debris (such as leaves, etc) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mot
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12/15/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004455
TSB ID: 0355008R

Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mo
06/23/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001720
TSB ID: 0317004

Cruise control may not set the desired speed, or the driver must hold the accelerator for five to ten seconds at the desired speed before releasing to set the cruise control.
03/26/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130468
TSB ID: MEDICUpdate517

This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
03/26/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130469
TSB ID: TT237

This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
08/22/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10002356
TSB ID: 0300009

Tow hitch torque specification.
02/21/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10000280
TSB ID: 0200012

Additional 2003 outlander pre-delivery inspection (pdi) information.
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02/21/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10000289
TSB ID: 0254007

Sunroof resetting procedure (owner's manual correction).
02/21/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10000294
TSB ID: 0251001

Front bumper cover.

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Mitsubishi Outlander TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.