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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
20% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.
18% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TAKATA RECALL.. I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20180726
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, 20231227
16% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 18V591000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V620000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V621000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V403000 — check if this car was fixed
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 SR-25-002
Campaign 25V507000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V252000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 18V591000 (equipment, wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V620000 (electrical system, forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V621000 (electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), forward collision avoidance, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V403000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V507000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V252000 (structure) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.