Blind Spot Detection problems of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander

Two problems related to blind spot detection have been reported for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander based on all problems reported for the 2021 Outlander.

1 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2025

I was turning out of my neighborhood and as I accelerated to merge with traffic my car started jerking. My dashboard “d” symbol only started flashing on and off and then my transmission service required light came on, (just had it done 8/25 and it is 11/25) and the bsw service required light came on as well. As I continued down the street everytime I pressed on the gas pedal the car kept jerking backwards and forward.

2 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2023

The software system in regard to the bsw and fcm. The car tried to put itself in reverse while we were driving. Yes, the problem has been reproduced on the computer only. The vehicle is currently at the dealership being looked at now. The transmission service light came on, the fcm temporarily not available, came on, and the bsw light came on.




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