2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 21 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 182 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
6 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing occupant classification.
Show complaint excerpts
On 05AUG25, my wife was involved in a frontal collision while driving our 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-08
This is a follow-up and correction to a complaint previously submitted for VIN [XXX] regarding airbag non-deployment during a passenger-side T-bone collision on [XXX].
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-08
The vehicle was traveling at approximately 63 MPH on a rural blacktop, when a white tail deer ran into the side of the vehicle where the drivers side front and rear door meet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-16
Power train
5 of 21 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that when attempting to shift the gear from drive into reverse with the foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a house wall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-02
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Service brakes
3 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing air.
Seat belts
2 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-10-16Electrical system, forward collision avoidance18V620000 Mitsubishi 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) system that detects...
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
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2018-10-16Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), forward collision avoidance, service brakes, hydraulic18V621000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V620000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
- Recall 18V621000 · Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), forward collision avoidance, service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.