Headlights problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

The contact owned a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a while, and was able to resume driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. In addition, the contact crashed into another vehicle while driving 30 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Recently bought a used 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander and the headlight lens on both sides are cracked, extremely crazed and the whole thing is milky, which dulls the headlight at night, I have researched and Mitsubishi will not replace after warranty, it would cost about $1000 to replace the entire headlight assemblies. With all the complaints on this issue, Mitsubishi should do something about it.

I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander which I purchased new. It has never been in an accident and has been kept in a garage when parked. Both of my headlights have severe cracks and now I have moisture inside the lights.

My Mitsubishi Outlander headlights are cracked and hazed, this is not from normal use, this is defect in the manufacturing of the headlight assy. They have caused me to slam on my brakes 3 times due to poor illumination of the road. I believe that Mitsubishi should offer to fix the headlights, or offer a discount, not $300 hundred dollars a piece to replace!!!!!.

Headlight lens (covers) has become cloudy and cracked, making headlights very dim to oncoming cars. Dealer says it is a common problem but not covered under warranty. It seems strange that an item that is known by dealers to be a hazardous, illegal ,problem in most states, and that costs owners 700+ dollars would not be recalled.

No events. Headlight globes are inadequate. They cracked for no reason other than poor quality. This allowed moisture to inter the headlight assembly causing the bulbs to fail. Paid $850. 00 to replace defective headlight assemblies. Unable to drive the car at night for fear of traffic citations and obvious safety reasons.

I have cracks in the headlight lens in both headlights. There has been no wrecks, bangs, or bad treatment of this vehicle. I was told by a source close to the company that they are stress fractures, I am concerned they may begin to leak and take on water. Plus they are $400 each to replace. I called Mitsubishi and all they wanted to talk about was warranty. Then I was told they do not do recalls unless you folks bring it to their attention. Any help will be appreciated. I talked with local Mitsubishi dealer about it in mid December 2006.

The headlights of this model get severely cracked to the point of rainwater accumulating inside them and burning the lights. Drivers are risking loosing their headlights when they need them most - in a bad rainstorm. Mitsubishi doesn't offer headlight covers as a separate part, so the whole assembly has to be changed every few years. No recall has been done even though the problem is rampant. I haven't been in an accident but Mitsubishi has let all of their Outlander'03 customers to fend for themselves even though it's something they are best equipped to fix.

From the time of purchase the headlight assemblies are cracking from the inside out reducing the light, making it unsafe to drive at night.

All headlights on 2003 -2006 Outlanders crack severely besides besides bring expensive the headlights go out because of rain therfore become a safety hazard [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Headlights have numerous stress cracks, unable to get 2007 inspection due to headlights. Have contacted dealership numerous times, was given Mitsubishi district manager name and number, will not return call. Headlights now have water inside . Have taken numerous pictures of other Mitsubishi Outlanders with same problem. Was first quoted $750. 00 for replacement, now quoted $850. 00. Consumers should not have to replace something that never should have happened in the first place.

The headlights on my 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander have stress cracks eventually resulting in them fogging over and even taking in water and blowing bulbs. When I researched it online, it appears this is a common problem among this make/model of vehicle. Replacement assembly kits are only available through the dealer and this is not covered under any kind of warranty.