Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Mitsubishi outlander has 5 recalls, 55 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
55
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V591000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Cer...
20V403000
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center se...
18V620000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Ou...
18V621000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigatio...
25V507000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently reg...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | See attached document for complaint |
| Oct 22, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaig... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1. On hot/warm days when I start my vehicle it will run then die and give me the code for Mass air s... |
| May 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Camshaft phaser shattered and is missing a chunk of metal |
| Apr 3, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicl... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car will drive on interstate then will be unable to accelerate on interstate warning, “Propulsion po... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car does not lock. Ive changed the battery in the key fob a few times i cant use my key fob or th... |
| Jun 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS | SRS-Air Bag codes B1476, B1558, B1631 repeated triggering since 2020. History: - 9/30/20 - Dealer ... |
| May 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is the second time the bushings on the rear motor (i believe they said inverter motor) have nee... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH,... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Air bag light comes on when drivers seat put back. When seat moved forward air bag light goes off. W... |
| Nov 26, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof on our vehicle, self exploded while driving. There was a loud bang, and then we were cov... |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Carry Handle, Shell, Base | Our car seat is nearly brand new (first used at the end of Sept 2023 upon birth of our daughter) upo... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that after opening the liftgate, wh... |
| May 1, 2023 | SEATS | The power electric drive seat becomes loose with time. Very dangerous while braking cause the drive ... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and making a t... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The rear liftgate on this vehicle does not stop if there is an obstruction, i.e., a hand, a head or ... |
| Jan 18, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Throttle/Pedal position sensor switch voltage correlation circuit high input… it has been replaced o... |