Mitsubishi Outlander License Plate Bulb Size

The Mitsubishi Outlander license plate light utilizes H11, 12961, and 168 bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Available data covers a range from 2003 through 2024.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2023-2024	H11
2014-2020	12961
2007-2013	168
2003-2006	12961

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ19-2 base. Also approved in the US. 12V, 55W.	H11
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The Mitsubishi Outlander license plate bulb specifications reference three distinct bulb types across its model years: the H11, the 12961, and the 168.
The H11 is a single-filament halogen bulb with a PGJ19-2 base, rated at 12V and 55W. It follows the ECE standard used in Europe and worldwide, though it also carries US approval. Its wattage is substantially higher than the miniature wedge types specified for other Outlander model years.
The 2023-2024 Mitsubishi Outlander license plate position calls for the H11 bulb, which is an atypical choice for a license plate application given its 55W output, a rating far more associated with headlamp use.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W. The T10 form factor is a widely used size in low-intensity automotive lighting positions.
The 168 follows the ANSI standard applicable in the US and Canada. It is also a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 4.9W, making it nearly identical in output to the 12961 but governed by a different standards body.
The 12961 and 168 share the same T10 wedge form factor and W2.1x9.5d base type, and their wattage ratings differ by only 0.1W. However, they carry designations from different standards organizations, which is relevant to fitment verification.
The 12961 bulb is specified for the Outlander across the 2003-2006 and 2014-2020 model years.
The 168 bulb is specified for the 2007-2013 model years.
The W2.1x9.5d base found on both the 12961 and 168 is a wedge-type connection, meaning the bulb is held in place by tension from the socket rather than a locking mechanism, which is standard for low-wattage auxiliary lighting positions.
The PGJ19-2 base of the H11 is a distinct bayonet-style connector incompatible with the wedge sockets used by the 12961 and 168, meaning no interchangeability exists between the H11 and the other two bulb types listed in these specifications.