CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (5 reports).
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recalls
Liftgate Gas Spring Can Corrode and Fall Unexpectedly
The liftgate gas spring cylinders on certain Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles may corrode and lose pressure.
Liftgate Can Fall Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
Some Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles may have liftgate gas spring cylinders that corrode and lose pressure.
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Can Come Apart, Leaving Passenger Unrestrained
The second-row center seat belt buckle can interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the rear seat backs are folded down.
Brakes May Engage Too Long, Raising Rear-End Crash Risk
Some Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport, Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles have a Forward Collision Mitigation system with software that can detect pedestrians.
Braking Safety Systems May Fail to Activate in a Crash
Some vehicles may have incorrect software in the hydraulic brake control unit.
Most common 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, THE PROPULSION REDUCED WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT FROM 70 MPH TO 10 MPH. I WAS DRIVING UP A GRADE IN THE LATE EVENING. I HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS BUT NO MILES LEFT ON THE ELECTRIC CHARGE INDICATOR. AFTER I PULLED OVER AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND INSISTED I COME GET THE CAR. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE A CAR IF IT REDUCES ITS SPEED/ POWER FOR NO REASON.
CALL VOLUME IS SET FOR 11 AND CAN'T BE HEARD OVER COMMON ROAD NOISE. THIS CAUSES DISTRACTED DRIVING AS THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF BLUETOOTH OR WORSE TO TRANSFER THE CALL TO THE PHONE - WHICH IS ILLEGAL IN MOST STATES REQUIRING HANDS FREE CALLS. THIS IS A LONG KNOWN PROBLEM AND WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED IN EARLIER MODELS. IT STILL ISN'T. DEALERS CAN'T DO ANYTHING. YET I CAN'T CRANK THE MUSIC UP VOLUME WITHOUT ISSUE. THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON EITHER STREETS OR HIGHWAY.
THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 20 MPH WHEN THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS NEAR 95 DEG F AND THE ROAD SLIGHTLY UPHILL. A MESSAGE CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT READ LIMITED PROPULSION. IT HAPPENED ON I-15 ON THE WAY TO VEGAS LAST SEPTEMBER. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH BBB AND THE ANSWER I GOT FROM MITSUBISHI WAS THAT IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY. I HAVE A COPY OF THE MITSUBISHI MANUAL STATING THAT. I WROTE LETTERS WITH NO ACTION. THIS ALREADY HAPPENED TWICE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR IN HOT WEATHER. SEE THE ATTACHED 5 DETAILED FILES FOR INFO. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO OTHER GEARS HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILURE TO SHIFT INTO PARK PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,535.
I PICKED UP THE CAR FROM THE BODY SHOP CODE ON DASHBOARD EV SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED NO GAS OR BATTERY SO WENT TO GAS STATION AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK WENT HOME CALLED MY WIFE AND HAD HER COME OUTSIDE SHE HAD TO PUT GAS IN. THEN DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP I HAD MY WIFE GET OUT AND GO GET HELP SHE CAME OUT WITH A SALESMAN. HE SAW WHAT WAS GOING ON SO HE CALLED THE MANAGER AND ASKED HIM WHAT TO DO. HE TOLD HIM TO TAKE THE CAR AND GIVE ME A LOANER. THE ONLY WAY TO SWITCH WAS EMERGENCY BRAKE. WOULDN'T GO INTO PARK/NEUTRAL. WENT INSIDE ASKED MANAGER COME OUTSIDE AND SEE THE CAR AND HE SAID THAT DOESN'T MATTER TO ME, WHAT THE F*** DO I CARE ABOUT THAT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ME! SO I WENT B
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev questions
Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev: Liftgate Gas Spring Can Corrode and Fall Unexpectedly; Liftgate Can Fall Unexpectedly, Risking Injury; Rear Seat Belt Buckle Can Come Apart, Leaving Passenger Unrestrained; Brakes May Engage Too Long, Raising Rear-End Crash Risk; Braking Safety Systems May Fail to Activate in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5), Service Brakes (4), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.