2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

55 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 72/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine11
Air Bags10
Electrical System9
Structure7
Unknown Or Other7
Service Brakes6

In the owners’ words

“1. On hot/warm days when I start my vehicle it will run then die and give me the code for Mass air sensor which I replaced but it keeps doing it; the check engine will stay on for a while then turn off until it does it again. 2. When driving and I go over a speed bump the suspension grinds or does a hard squeaking noise. 3. The USB in the center console stops working at times or when move the charging cord it disconn”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander owner
“The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH over a pothole, the driver's side and passenger side curtain airbags erroneously deployed. The contact stated that no collision had occurred prior to the air bags deployment. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failures. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander owner
“The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V507000 (Structure); however, the liftgate gas springs had failed and were replaced prior to the recall. The manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement, and the contact mailed the required documents as requested by the manufacturer. The contact later followed up with the manufacturer, who confirmed that t”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
05/09/2018Equipment:Other:LabelsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, the
13/07/2020Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly SAFETYMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when
14/09/2018Electrical System:Software SAFETYMitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) sy
14/09/2018Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise ControlMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross ve
07/08/2025Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/StrutMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illino
20/04/2026Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/StrutMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spri

Questions owners ask

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

On the federal record it scores 72/100: 55 owner complaints (6.88 per year on the road) and 6 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 11 of 50 categorised reports.

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The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander scored 72/100 on the federal record.

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