TL* 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.…
2011 mitsubishi Outlander electrical problems
moderate 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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.
TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING DEALER SAYS ECU IS BAD
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. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 mitsubishi Outlander?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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