TSB List for the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Outlander are official communications between Mitsubishi & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:REAR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
  • AIR BAGS
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
  • WHEELS
  • TRAILER HITCHES
  • SEATS
  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #TT195

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170096

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT194

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170100

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #0233A001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000293

      STEERING DRIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0233002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000285

      CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF STEERING DRIFT ON 2003 OUTLANDER MODELS. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

    • TSB #TSB-08-37-006

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026795

      MITSUBISHI: A TIE ROD FREE PLAY CHECK HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUALS. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TSB-08-37-006

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026795

      MITSUBISHI: A TIE ROD FREE PLAY CHECK HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUALS. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #TSB-21-34-001

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10199125

      This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21 34 001

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200351

      This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber. Read More »

    • TSB #TT217

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170071

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT191

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170086

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #09012004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013748

      SUSPENSION NOISES. *EH Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #09012004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013747

      SUSPENSION NOISES AFTER STRUT INSTALLATION. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #0333001R

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001722

      STEERING DRIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0333001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001211

      STEERING DRIFT CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #89

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003125

      STEERING DRIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #33A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008906

      STEERING DRIFT. GROUP 33A FRONT SUSPENSION. PLEASE REFER TO TSB-02-33-002. MITSUBISHI MOTORS TECH TALK. VOL 88. NOV. 2002. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #93

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002723

      SQUEAK FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHEN COLD. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #TT192

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170087

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT191

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170086

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #TT218

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170074

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT217

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170071

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT191

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170086

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #0314002

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005271

      CORRECTED SPECIFIED ENGINE COOLANT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #115

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015714

      COLLAPSED UPPER RADIATOR HOSE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05012004

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014375

      RADIATOR HOSE COLLAPSED. *EH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #0315002

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005272

      ABNORMAL EXHAUST NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #TT217

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170071

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT194

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170100

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT193

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170097

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT192

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170087

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #89

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003121

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0181. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #TT218

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170074

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT217

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170071

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT195

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170096

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT194

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170100

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT191

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170086

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #0523004

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016754

      2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #94

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003758

      TRANSMISSION WILL NOT OPERATE IN SPORTRONIC MODE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #137

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021743

      REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #0413005

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006464

      POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING WITH MUT-III FOR THROTTLE ICING. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #0323006

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004448

      TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB-22-52A-003

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208837

      This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #TT195

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170096

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT194

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170100

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT192

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170087

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #0554003

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015819

      FOG LIGHT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #115

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015711

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0181 UPDATE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0554002

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016170

      SPLICE LOCATIONS S061 IS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    • TSB #0513006

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016133

      ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #TSB-22-54-003

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211530

      This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. Read More »

    • TSB #TT218

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170074

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #54

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018376

      HEADLAMPS WITH CRACKING APPEARANCE. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05012004

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014366

      HEADLAMPS WITH SPIDER WEB CRACKING APPEARANCE. *EH Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #TT218

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170074

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT192

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170087

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

    • TSB #0355008

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004454

      DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. Read More »

    • TSB #0355008R

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004455

      DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC.) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TT191

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170086

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #TSB-23-00-004

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235609

      This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-42A-002

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170852

      This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals. Read More »

    • TSB #TT193

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170097

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #0317004

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001720

      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. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #TT218

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170074

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT195

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170096

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TT192

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170087

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    TRAILER HITCHES

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB-22-52A-003

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208837

      This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-22-52A-001RE

      Date Announced:
      JAN 31, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207798

      This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-20-52A-002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182303

      This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s) and instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the ... Read More »

    • TSB #TT217

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170071

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TECH TALK 270

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226082

      Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

    • TSB #TT194

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170100

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TSB-22-52A-003

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208837

      This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-22-52A-001RE

      Date Announced:
      JAN 31, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207798

      This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or ... Read More »

    • TSB #TT253

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169006

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-19-00-008

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163703

      This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label. Read More »

    • TSB #TIN1800009

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145181

      This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-15-54-004

      Date Announced:
      JUL 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170070

      This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components. Read More »

    • TSB #TTIndex12

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170099

      This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #DEALER LETTER

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240443

      This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-23-00-001

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235608

      This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1. Read More »

    • TSB #DEALER LETTER

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235606

      This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. Read More »

    • TSB #MEDICUpdate517

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10130468

      This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available. Read More »

    • TSB #TT237

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10130469

      This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. Read More »

    • TSB #0254007

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000289

      SUNROOF RESETTING PROCEDURE (OWNER'S MANUAL CORRECTION). *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TSB-22-52A-001RE

      Date Announced:
      JAN 31, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207798

      This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or ... Read More »

    • TSB #TIN1800009

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145181

      This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TSB-22-54-003

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211530

      This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. Read More »

    • TSB #0200012

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000280

      ADDITIONAL 2003 OUTLANDER PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

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