P0562 on Mitsubishi
System Voltage Low
P0562 on Mitsubishi vehicles indicates system voltage low. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Mitsubishi model — most commonly on Outlander. P0562 means the engine computer detected that the vehicle's system (battery/charging) voltage is too low for normal operation. The computer constantly monitors charging-system voltage because nearly every sensor, injector, and module depends on a stable supply; sustained low voltage can cause erratic behavior and other false codes. This is most often a charging or battery problem — the alternator isn't keeping up, the battery is weak, or there's resistance in the cables/grounds. You may notice dim lights, slow cranking, or multiple unrelated warning lights.
Common Causes of P0562
- •Failing alternator or worn alternator brushes/regulator
- •Weak, old, or discharged battery
- •Corroded, loose, or damaged battery cables and terminals
- •Bad engine or chassis ground connections
- •Slipping, glazed, or broken serpentine/drive belt
- •High resistance in charging system wiring or fusible link
- •Faulty PCM voltage reference or charging-system control
P0562 on Mitsubishi by Model
Mitsubishi Outlander(2 issues)
- Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000)2008-2011
If your 2008-2011 Outlander has a 4B1-series engine, it is part of Mitsubishi recall 14V562000. On these engines a single belt-and-pulley arrangement turns the alternator, the cooling fan and — on vehicles so equipped — the power steering pump. Mitsubishi found the pulleys can wear unusually, letting the belt detach. Once the belt is gone the alternator no longer charges the battery, the battery drains, and the engine can stall, which is the crash risk NHTSA cites. The recall population of 165,923 vehicles is the total for the entire campaign across all the Mitsubishi models it names, not an Outlander-specific count; the 2011 Outlander Sport was covered as well.
- Cracked Accessory Belt Tensioner Can Strand the Outlander (Recall 18V069)2008-2012
On 2008-2012 Outlanders fitted with the 4B11 or 4B12 four-cylinder engine, the flange of the automatic drive belt tensioner may crack. A cracked flange lets the accessory drive belt detach from the engine. For the driver, the sequence is what matters: with the belt off, the battery begins to discharge and the engine eventually stalls, which NHTSA identifies as an increased risk of a crash — losing the engine on a highway ramp or in an intersection is the scenario behind the high severity rating. Coverage depends on the engine, not just the year, so V6 Outlanders and other engine variants are outside this campaign. Mitsubishi's filing counts 141,053 vehicles, but that figure is campaign-wide across every model in the recall, not an Outlander-only number.
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What does P0562 mean on Mitsubishi?▼
P0562 stands for "System Voltage Low." P0562 means the engine computer detected that the vehicle's system (battery/charging) voltage is too low for normal operation. The computer constantly monitors charging-system voltage because nearly every sensor, injector, and module depends on a stable supply; sustained low voltage can cause erratic behavior and other false codes. This is most often a charging or battery problem — the alternator isn't keeping up, the battery is weak, or there's resistance in the cables/grounds. You may notice dim lights, slow cranking, or multiple unrelated warning lights. On Mitsubishi specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0562 on Mitsubishi vehicles?▼
Common causes on Mitsubishi: Failing alternator or worn alternator brushes/regulator, Weak, old, or discharged battery, Corroded, loose, or damaged battery cables and terminals, Bad engine or chassis ground connections, Slipping, glazed, or broken serpentine/drive belt. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0562 on a Mitsubishi?▼
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and specific Mitsubishi model.
Which Mitsubishi models have P0562 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0562 on 1 Mitsubishi model: Outlander.