Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the cooling fan did not engage completely. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the fan was a defective part. The vehicle was then taken to a service dealer, where the dealer informed the contact that because the vehicle was out of warranty, the repairs would not be made. There were no immediate repairs made.
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander engine complaints
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The radiator blew apart while driving on the hwy causing the engine to quickly overheat. There were no warning lights to indicate there was a problem. Upon inspection by my mechanic it was discovered that the cylinder head also cracked. He was aware of a possible known issue and contacted mitsubishi who verified a problem with the cooling fan controller. After having the vehicle towed to the mitsubishi dealership I was told by them that they would only cover the cost of the parts and not the labor. I would have thought that if a defective part caused these problems that I shouldn't have to pay anything much less over $1,100 in labor.
Loud ticking noise, internitent at idle speed. Sounds like valve sticking.
6 months after vehicle purchased. The two fans (radiator and cooling) fan started to come on at the same time. The cooling fan only needs to come on when vehicle's engine is hot. But the fan comes on when a turn on the car for the first time. I drive it and the fans keep on running. It sounds like I'm flying a plan and not driving a car. I took it to the dealership and they said that if I have the defroster and on, then the fans would come on. But the fans come on either way. No problems found by dealership and said it's normal. Well, I don't think so.
Consumer called complaining about engine problems. Stated that vehicle will not have enough power. Manufacturer was contacted, and had fixed it a couple of times.
The consumer made a left turn and the engine had run away. The vehicle was taken to four dealerships and was told they are unable to duplicate. The wipers did not clear the windows or operate on high speed, the keyless remote system did not operate with the key in the ignition, there was a burning smell coming from the engine, and the fuel cap did not lock. Recall#03v0s8000-the PCM was reprogrammed. Mr scc
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