3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,737 miles

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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander electrical problems

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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Owner Comments

problem #9

Jun 282023

Outlander

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was driving the car and it totally lost power to everything. Had to pull over immediately with whatever power I had left to have the car roll to a stop. Multiple lights came on the dash. Notification came on the screen saying car can not communicate, engine is over heating. Tried to turn off car and back on and it would do nothing at all. Car has been at mechanic for 3 weeks they believe it is the ecu/psu but when replacing car continue to act up and not start.

- Forked River, NJ, USA

problem #8

Apr 282022

Outlander

  • miles
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE I bought the car on March 7, 2022 from Cherry Hill Auto with the owner by name Steven. The car was bought under my cousin Denise based at that moment I didn't had a temporary permit. The car was parked technically all the time. It was driven just one mile. Oil change was thick and black, electrical issues, Car asking for maintenance, then it shows new issues and didn't turn on. I call Steven and explain him the issues and he referred me to a shop he said he has more confidence than the MITSUBISHI Company in Cherry Hill. The shop is Universal Auto Repair on Cherry Hill as well. Car it's been almost a month, catalytic converter and Oxygen sensor was stolen. The shop told me to call Geico and claim the parts which I know isn't right. I pay almost 12K between Car, taxes, all charges and a 36 months Penn Warranty Gold Plan with a check. Car has a lot of issues. My cousin open a case with GEICO and I have to pay $250 deductible for something that occur under their responsibility and in their shop. Is very strange Steven said he don't trust in MITSUBISHI Service when car start having problems and referred me to this mechanic and parts was stolen there. My car still in the shop for almost 2 months. I couldn't even do the inspection because have a lot of issues and car don't qualified base on that. I just want my money back. I bought a car about 5 months ago and I never driven it. If I can have any assistance in spanish I'll appreciate it. Thanks.

- Woodlynne, NJ, USA

problem #7

May 012020

Outlander 4-cyl

  • 99,600 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated upon coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an unknown fuse failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,600. Consumer stated electrical circuit shorts drains the battery continuously. On several occasions vehicle has shut off completely while in traffic.

- Davenport, FL, USA

problem #6

Nov 162018

Outlander

  • 22 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes make a different sound (like a blow) when it brakes suddenly. Air conditioning stopped working two weeks ago. When the a / C is turned on, the sound of the compressor is heard but no air is voted. Opaque or not illuminate well. Low intensity of the lights.

- Caguas, PR, USA

problem #5

Feb 152018

Outlander

  • 70,000 miles
The etacs control has caused my tail lights and tag lights to not work. This is an extreme amount of money to fix. I see there was a recall on the etacs for vehicles made in 2010 and I believe my car should be in this recall but nothing has come up according to the VIN. I cannot get my car inspected and registered due to this etacs failure.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #4

Dec 012017

Outlander

  • 95,000 miles
Tail lights not working dealer says ECU is bad

- Centereach Ny, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 012016

Outlander

  • 84,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. While operating the vehicle, the windshield wipers failed to activate. The next morning, the vehicle would not start. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure continued. The contact reprogrammed the ECU and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 84,000.

- Elizabeth, PA, USA

problem #2

Sep 122011

Outlander 4-cyl

  • miles
The dashboard indicator for the headlight shows the parking light symbol for both the parking lights and the headlights. It is impossible to determine from the dashboard which lights are being used. This could result in driving at night with the parking lights on when headlights are needed. This is an unsafe condition. The headlight symbol should be used whenever the headlights are on.

- Boothwyn, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 012011

Outlander

  • 12 miles
The dashboard indicator for the headlight shows the parking light symbol for both the parking lights and the headlights. It is impossible to determine from the dashboard which lights are being used. This could result in driving at night with the parking lights on when headlights are needed. This is an unsafe condition. Similar cars at the dealer (herrnstein Mitsubishi) have the same problem. The headlight symbol should be used whenever the headlights are on.

- Chillicothe, OH, USA

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