CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (12 reports).
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 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.
Wrong rear wheel size on certification label may lead to unsafe tire or rim choice
The certification label on certain 18-inch alloy wheel models lists an incorrect rear rim size.
Most common 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Problem areas named in the 57 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 12 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
What owners report
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 shuts off the battery light comes on and the car said airbag system service required on 09/13/2026 but went off a few hrs later. The problems started on 09/02/2026
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 callback to schedule the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
See attached document for complaint
1. On hot/warm days when I start my vehicle it will run then die and give me the code for Mass air sensor which I replaced but it keeps doing it; the check engine will stay on for a while then turn off until it does it again. 2. When driving and I go over a speed bump the suspension grinds or does a hard squeaking noise. 3. The USB in the center console stops working at times or when move the charging cord it disconnects for a few seconds. 4. Internal lights work when they want to, I thought the bulbs where burnt out and replaced them but they still come on when they want to not everytime a door is opened.
The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH over a pothole, the driver's side and passenger side curtain airbags erroneously deployed. The contact stated that no collision had occurred prior to the air bags deployment. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failures. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 215,000.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander questions
Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander: 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?
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (12), Air Bags (10), Electrical System (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 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.