2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 57
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 57 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2022 | 217 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
21% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Driving down the road and the engine shuts off. Yes its available upon request. I have reported it to my mechanic. The safety is me and others as this has happened 3 times in the past 2 weeks in the middle of traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-15
Air bags
18% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takata recall.. I was involved in a front end collision and the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-26
Air bag light comes on when drivers seat put back. When seat moved forward air bag light goes off. When air bag light is on system will not work, not safe to drive. Dealership on first repair did wire repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-27
Electrical system
16% · 9 reportsStructure
14% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
'Takata recall' I got into a three collision accident on a city highway. When I was braking to avoid the accident it kept on moving like it ways delayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-17
The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V252000 (Structure). The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Service brakes
11% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-09-26Equipment, wheels18V591000 Mitsubishi 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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018.
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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.
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2020-09-01Seat belts20V403000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge.
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2025-10-06Structure25V507000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is…
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2026-06-17Structure26V252000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V591000 · Equipment, wheels
- Recall 18V620000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
- Recall 18V621000 · Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), forward collision avoidance, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V403000 · Seat belts
- Recall 25V507000 · Structure
- Recall 26V252000 · Structure
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- Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 6 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.