CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
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 Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
Air bag symbol is lit on dash. Technicians unable to find issue, nor were they able to reset light. I feel the importance of said system functioning properly needs addressed. Not just we e can't find what is wrong.Nothing else we can do. No, that's b s
Center seat belt will not retract, causing the belt to be unusable and unsafe.
This is a follow-up and correction to a complaint previously submitted for VIN [XXX] regarding airbag non-deployment during a passenger-side T-bone collision on [XXX]. A [XXX] child was properly restrained in a rear-facing car seat in the rear passenger-side seat. The vehicle was struck directly on the passenger side at an estimated 30 mph. The front passenger door was deformed to the point it can no longer be opened. Despite this significant side impact and the presence of an occupied child seat in the rear, no side curtain airbags deployedâincluding those designed to protect rear outboard passengers. This vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags as standard equipment. We believ
On 05AUG25, my wife was involved in a frontal collision while driving our 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The vehicle struck another vehicle at an estimated speed of over 30 mph, resulting in significant damage to the front passenger side, including deformation of the hood and front quarter panel. Despite the severity of the impact, no airbags deployed. My wife was properly restrained and sustained visible bruising across her torso. She is currently in her second trimester of pregnancy. The seatbelt force alone presented a serious safety risk to her and our unborn child. There were no airbag system warning lights prior to the collision, and the SRS appeared to be functioning normally. The
The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag light warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport questions
Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: 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 Sport?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Air Bags (6), Power Train (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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.