2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outlander Sport years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. That ranks 9th out of 16 Outlander Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 33%), typically at around 17,950 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 21owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 33% | 17,950 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 29% | 62,366 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 24% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 50,694 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 62,366 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition; electrical system:software
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Risk: If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; electronic stability control (esc); electrical system:software; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.
Risk: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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 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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outlander Sport model years, the 2018 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.