2018 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Engine (12), Air Bags (10), Electrical System (9).
Key takeaways
- 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 21% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 14% |
| Structure | 8 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 11% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 9% |
| Seats | 3 | 5% |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% |
| Wheels | 3 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 5% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-15
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. My mechanic has been the only one to look at the car and doesnt know what is wrong. When the car shut...
Structure - filed 2026-09-09
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. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that there would be a callb...
Structure - filed 2026-02-17
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.