Mitsubishi Outlander Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Mitsubishi Outlander is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Outlander. When it fails on the Mitsubishi Outlander, the effects appear across your Outlander speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Mitsubishi Outlander

• Speedometer on your Mitsubishi Outlander reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Outlander, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Mitsubishi Outlander refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Outlander dashboard
• Check engine light on your Mitsubishi Outlander with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Outlander transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Mitsubishi Outlander

On older Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Outlander and serves as the primary reference for the Outlander speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Mitsubishi Outlander front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Outlander, one sensor feeding multiple Mitsubishi Outlander systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Mitsubishi Outlander Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Mitsubishi Outlander vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Outlander control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Mitsubishi Outlander, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Mitsubishi Outlander exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mitsubishi Outlander Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Mitsubishi Outlander?

Yes. The Mitsubishi Outlander transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Outlander speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Outlander limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Mitsubishi Outlander?

Yes. A failed Mitsubishi Outlander vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Outlander, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Mitsubishi Outlander?

On many modern Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Outlander. On older Outlander vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Mitsubishi Outlander.