Troubleshooting Hints

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The liftgate lock actuator may be defective < vehicles without power liftgate >
The liftgate latch may be defective < vehicles with power liftgate >
The luggage compartment light may be defective
The ETACS-ECU may be defective
The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector