Service bulletins for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
145 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| TSB-19-13-003 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-13-003, issued December, 2018, to add Eclipse Cross, applicable Canadian models, and countermeasure dates. |
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| TSB-19-51-001 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Exterior section of the affected Service Manuals to update door mirror removal and installation details, including non-reusable parts. |
| TSB-19-42A-004 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; STRUCTURE. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the window glass run channel and door opening weather-strip removal and installation procedure. |
| TSB-19-25-001 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Propeller Shaft section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the propeller shaft assembly removal procedure. |
| TSB-19-54-001REV | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (for affected i-MiEV vehicles) or sub-BMU (for affected Outlander PHEV vehicles) with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started. This bulletin supersedes TSB-19-54-001REV, issued March, 2019, to correct the Warranty Coverage in the Warranty Information section. |
| TSB-19-31-002 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Wheel and Tire section of the Service Manuals to add a Caution to the installation service points of the TPMS valve. |
| TSB-19-13-003 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-13-003, issued December, 2018, to add Eclipse Cross, applicable Canadian models, and countermeasure dates. |
| TSB-19-51-001 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Exterior section of the affected Service Manuals to update door mirror removal and installation details, including non-reusable parts. |
| TSB-19-42A-004 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the window glass run channel and door opening weather-strip removal and installation procedure. |
| TSB-19-25-001 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Propeller Shaft section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the propeller shaft assembly removal procedure. |
| TSB-19-54-001REV | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (for affected i-MiEV vehicles) or sub-BMU (for affected Outlander PHEV vehicles) with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started. This bulletin supersedes TSB-19-54-001REV, issued March, 2019, to correct the Warranty Coverage in the Warranty Information section. |
| TSB-19-42A-002 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers how to repair a vehicle when the power window auto open/close function becomes inoperative after the power window switch is repeatedly operated "ON-OFF" in a short time span. |
| TSB1954009 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Circuit Diagrams section of the affected Service Manuals for the following areas: Taillight, Position Light, Rear Side Marker Light, License Plate Light, Light Monitor/Light Reminder Tone Alarm, Glove Box Light, Floor Console Box Light and Heated Seat. |
| TSB1954008 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Chassis Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141. |
| TSB1952B005 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SEAT BELTS. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141. |
| TSB1942B003 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with DTC U0141. |
| TSB1942A001 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to replace both tailgate gas springs with the countermeasure parts when a customer reports a noise generating from the tailgate gas springs when opening and closing the tailgate. This noise may occur when the high sliding friction of the oil seal of the tailgate gas springs cases a stick-slip condition during expansion or contraction. |
| TSB1954001REV | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (for affected i-MiEV vehicles) or sub-BMU (for affected Outlander PHEV vehicles) with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started. This bulletin supersedes TSB-19-54-001, issued February, 2019, to add i-MiEV vehicles, and instructions for reprogramming the BMU with updated software. |
| TIN-19-37-001 | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING. This is a Technical Information Notice, sent to dealers, informing them that they must submit required documents and photographs when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pulling/drifting and/or steering wheel off-center concerns (while under warranty). This Notice supersedes TIN-17-37-001 released in July, 2017, to expand affected models and model years. |
| TSB-19-54-001 | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the sub-BMU with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started. |
| TSB-19-35-002 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to how to fix a condition of a metallic knocking sound coming from the rear brakes. Affected vehicles experience this condition when the brake is applied while driving at low speeds, or on driving on uneven roads. Dealers are instructed to replace the rear brake pad clips (upper and lower) with new parts on affected vehicles, and to apply grease between the brake pad and caliper support. |
| TSB-19-42B-001 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers how to re-register vehicle keys for affected vehicles. Affected vehicles may experience a condition of the door(s) inability to be locked or unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) function. Dealers are instructed to re- register the ley using "Customer Key Programming" procedure in the Owner's Manual. This bulletin also provides Summary Table for Function Customization & Key Programming. |
| TSB-18-42A-004 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to add the type of the hood latch mounting bolt and to correct the tightening torque for the hood. |
| TSB-18-13-003 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter. |
| TIN-18-00-011 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. The notice informs dealers that two questionnaire forms have been made available on Mitsubishi Dealer Link (MDL). The questionnaires are to identify how two frequent repairs (loss of Key Fob registration and tire/wheel imbalance) are happening. Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is requesting dealers to complete the appropriate questionnaire during the customer interview process. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.