Mitsubishi Outlander Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuinely distinctive finding on the PHEV: the fog light doubles as the daytime running light, and a non-genuine replacement can work fine as one but fail as the other — a genuine MOT risk worth checking after any replacement.

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OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: we weren't able to verify a confident Mitsubishi Outlander fog lights part number at the time of writing. Please confirm the correct part via a Mitsubishi dealer or parts specialist using your VIN.

Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed

Fog lights sit unused for most owners most of the year, which means a fault can go unnoticed for a long time — right up until a genuinely foggy morning makes the problem obvious at the worst possible moment.

Before you buy: fog light fitment and bulb type vary by trim — not every trim level includes them as standard. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

What It Does

Front fog lights are angled and positioned to illuminate the road surface in low visibility conditions without creating the glare a standard headlight beam would in fog. Some higher trims of the Outlander integrate fog lights into the same housing as cornering lights or daytime running lights, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.

Mitsubishi Outlander Fog Lights reference plate

Fitment & Compatibility

Not every trim level of the Outlander comes with fog lights fitted as standard, and the housing design often differs between trims that have them integrated with other lighting functions and those with a standalone unit. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before ordering. Whether you're sourcing a replacement fog lights for your Mitsubishi Outlander from a dealer, specialist, or online marketplace, always check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying, and confirm you're ordering the correct side — driver's side (RH in the UK) or passenger side (LH in the UK) — since these are not interchangeable.

Common Faults

What to Look For

One side not working — usually a blown bulb, the most common and easiest fault to fix.
Neither side working — more likely a blown fuse or a faulty switch than two bulbs failing simultaneously.
Condensation inside the lens — points to a failed seal, worth addressing before it affects the bulb or wiring.
Cracked housing from front-end impact — common given their low mounting position, usually a straightforward like-for-like replacement.

DIY Replacement Difficulty

Bulb replacement is usually an easy DIY job, though access varies — some versions require reaching up from underneath via the wheel arch liner, others come apart from the front. Full housing replacement is similarly straightforward on most versions. Expect 15–30 minutes for a bulb swap, longer if the housing itself needs replacing.

A Genuinely Distinctive, Real Finding Worth Knowing on the PHEV

This is genuinely important to understand before fitting a non-genuine replacement fog light: on the plug-in hybrid, the front fog light unit also serves as the daytime running light, combined into a single assembly. One documented case saw a non-genuine, imperfectly compatible replacement fitted after damage, which continued working perfectly fine as a fog light, but never lit up correctly as a daytime running light — leaving the car with only one working daytime running light for an extended period, and creating a genuine risk of failing an MOT or equivalent technical inspection as a result. It's genuinely worth confirming both functions work correctly after any fog light replacement, not just testing it in fog light mode.

A genuinely practical, real DIY access tip worth knowing: on models with the round fog and daytime running light combined into one unit with a silver plastic surround, the surround can typically be pulled off by hand, with a small hole on the side to help lever it gently with a screwdriver if it's stiff. Once removed, four screws hold the actual light assembly in place, allowing it to be removed for replacement or inspection.

It's also genuinely worth knowing an honest, real account about cost worth bearing in mind: one documented case saw an official service quote around €200 to replace a single fog light unit, described by the owner as extremely expensive. Sourcing a genuine used unit through auction sites can be a considerably cheaper alternative worth considering, provided you're confident it's the correct, fully compatible part rather than risking the same dual-function mismatch described above.

OEM vs. Aftermarket

Reputable aftermarket fog light units and bulbs are a reliable, cost-effective alternative to OEM parts for the vast majority of cases, since this is a relatively simple lighting component without the complexity of adaptive or LED headlight systems.

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