2007 Mitsubishi Outlander: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 1, 2026 · Electrical, Suspension · TN

Mitsubishi Motors has been contacted several times in the past about the ETACS system being faulty. The windshield wipers on this particular car went out in February, 2017, at which time they were contacted and rudely refused culpability. The car has had recall-related services completed: 2 windshield wiper recalls and a corrosion-related recall. I was told by the Mitsubishi tech in Asheville, NC that the recall on the wipers did not cover the faulty ETACS, "which is a common repair on 06-11 Mitsubishis." He was more than happy to give me a quote for more than $1,000 to replace the defective ETACS. We've replaced coil springs that snapped in two as I pulled out from my driveway with my children in tow - NOT covered by the recall because the mileage on the vehicle was 3,800 miles OVER Mitsubishi's pre-set mileage limit. I have had numerous problems out of the vehicle: coil springs snapped in two, ETACS failure, (still) non-functioning windshield wipers, corroded/rotted exhaust that cost nearly $1,000 to repair - not REPLACE but to REPAIR -, electrical failures related to headlights/interior lights/Bluetooth/cruise control, and severe cross member corrosion. I have reached out to Mitsubishi Motors several times since purchasing the vehicle, and other than speaking to extremely rude representatives three times by phone, no one has ever responded to me about my concerns. Most concerning right now: The anti-corrosion that was applied by the Mitsubishi dealership should have been a complete replacement of the front and back subframes, as BOTH are completely ROTTEN and CRUMBLING from rust! My daughter had been driving this vehicle with her baby in tow until recently! It is completely unacceptable that Mitsubishi Motors has not been held accountable and forced to fix these issues!

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Lights · 75,000 miles · MA

The headlights on my 2007 mitsubishi outlander ls suddenly stopped working while I was driving at night on a country road. The high beams worked fine. I had to leave them on when I was crossing other cars, which caused the other drivers to furiously flash their high beams on and off at me. It was very dangerous and scary! Took it to a local mitsubishi dealer who first checked the fuses, then tried to fix the problem by replacing the multifunction switch next to the steering wheel, which did not help. They told me they would not charge me for the switch since it did not do the trick. On a thursday morning, I was asked to leave the car with them for at least one day, possibly two so that they could do an "in-depth" investigation and check if it was a wiring problem. I had to rent a car to have transportation. On friday at 5 pm, I received a call that they finally figured out the problem and it had to do with a "smart fuse box" or "etacs", that it was an expensive part and they did not have it in stock, so I would not get my car back until wednesday of the following week! I asked how much the repair would cost and was quoted $1,300! I said give me the car back tonight and I'll come back when the part comes in. Was told it would then cost even more in labor, because it was taken apart and would need to be put back together, then "opened up" again! So now I am paying for this exorbitant repair plus several more days for the rental. I see that models 2009 and up have actually been recalled for the same issue, and am outraged that these technicians did not figure this out immediately, since they have dealt with the problem before. I feel very strongly that it should be a recall matter as well for the 2007 models. My car only has 75,000 miles or so on it and I was hoping to drive it for at least another year or two. I will upload the bill when I get the car back tomorrow.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Electrical · 146,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi outlander. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the headlights blinked and went out without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wire in the fuse panel was faulty and needed to be replaced, as well as the fuses. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Visibility · 88,789 miles · NY

There is a current recall (#15v233000) open for 2009 and up outlanders, however; my 2007 outlander is experiencing the same safety issue. See the following supporting links: mitsubishi forum discussion showing issue with 2007 outlanders: http://mitsubishiforum.com/forum/mitsubishi-outlander-10/2007-outlander-xls-interior-cabin-fan-noise-23886/ overview of complaints leading to recall: http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2015/mitsubishi-recalls-defrosters-headlights-tail-lights-windshield-wipers.shtml recall #15v233000 information: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/searchresults;jsessionid=k79mwl9czvcpw5qt7jvc7zqfkn9hwgjtc3bfbklwlkjz1cgdhcs4!1946195996?prodtype=v&searchtype=prod&targetcategory=a&searchcriteria.model=outlander&stats=512860%2c7%2c0%2c17%2c12%2coutlander&makestats=&jsonbaseurl=%2fdownloads%2ffolders%2f&searchcriteria.model_yr=2009&searchcriteria.make=mitsubishi&searchcriteria.prod_ids=512860

Filed Dec 11, 2007 · Lights, Suspension · 50 miles · 00

Front suspension has a clunk everytime you turn and start from cero. Radio, backlight is to low and is impossible to read it with sunlight in cold weather the vents for the A/C cycles every 15 seconds and headlight, interior light dim every time. People think you are changing lights when driving at night because of this cycling of vents going on with the A/C on. The system is not normal working. Every outlander has the same issue. Is kind of annoying to drive at night with the light dimming every 15 to 30 seconds.

Filed Oct 2, 2007 · Electrical · AL

Headlights, dim when air conditioning cycles on. Also blower motor and all other lights dim or slow.

Filed Sep 27, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 100 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that the headlights and instrument panel lights dimmed intermittently. The dealer stated that the failure was a normal occurrence. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 1,570.