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Mitsubishi Grandis: BA Grandis headlight and indicator switch solder cracks (2014 recall)

BA Grandis headlight and indicator switch solder cracks (2014 recall) is a common electrical fault on the Mitsubishi Grandis on the 2004–2008 cars, and we rate it critical. Putting it right costs $0 to $600 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 6 documented faults on the Mitsubishi Grandis.

Vehicle
Mitsubishi Grandis
Years
2004–2008
System
Electrical

This page covers the Mitsubishi Grandis as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All Mitsubishi Grandis faults6 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

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What goes wrong

Grandis models built from 2004 to 2008 were recalled in August 2014 (PRA 2014/14258) because the solder on the circuit board inside the lighting stalk switch can crack. When it does, the headlights or indicators can switch off by themselves, refuse to come on, or stay on. The fix was a free switch replacement at Mitsubishi dealers. Recall lists cover cars sold new in Australia, so for an NZ-new or imported car ask a franchise dealer to check the VIN.

What you would notice

  • Headlights flicker or switch off while driving
  • Indicators do not work or keep flashing
  • Lights only work with the stalk held in one spot

How to check it

Where to look. Steering column, light and indicator stalk

Ask the seller for the recall completion record or a dealer service invoice showing the recall work. Type the VIN into the manufacturer recall check or the Australian vehicle recall site on your phone while standing at the car. Work every position of the light stalk: parkers, low beam, high beam, flash, and both indicators, and wiggle the stalk gently in each position while someone watches the lights. If a workshop inspection is possible: have the combination switch checked or replaced under the recall.

What it costs to put right

$0 to $600 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

  • “Has the lighting switch recall been done?”
  • “Have the lights or indicators ever cut out?”

Now check the Mitsubishi Grandis you are actually looking at

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in the sources below. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them.

Mitsubishi Grandis buyer questions

Is ba grandis headlight and indicator switch solder cracks (2014 recall) serious on a Mitsubishi Grandis?

We rate it critical and common on the Mitsubishi Grandis. Grandis models built from 2004 to 2008 were recalled in August 2014 (PRA 2014/14258) because the solder on the circuit board inside the lighting stalk switch can crack. When it does, the headlights or indicators can switch off by themselves, refuse to come on, or stay on. The fix was a free switch replacement at Mitsubishi dealers. Recall lists cover cars sold new in Australia, so for an NZ-new or imported car ask a franchise dealer to check the VIN.

How much does it cost to fix on a Mitsubishi Grandis?

$0 to $600 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Mitsubishi Grandis years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2004–2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Ask the seller for the recall completion record or a dealer service invoice showing the recall work. Type the VIN into the manufacturer recall check or the Australian vehicle recall site on your phone while standing at the car. Work every position of the light stalk: parkers, low beam, high beam, flash, and both indicators, and wiggle the stalk gently in each position while someone watches the lights. If a workshop inspection is possible: have the combination switch checked or replaced under the recall. Look here: Steering column, light and indicator stalk