2018 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
The Mitsubishi Outlander (Japanese: 三菱・アウトランダー, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Autorandā) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since 2001. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Airtrek (Japanese: 三菱・エアトレック, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Eatorekku) when it was introduced in Japan.
The original Airtrek name was chosen to "describe the vehicle's ability to transport its passengers on adventure-packed journeys in a 'free-as-a-bird' manner", and was "coined from Air and Trek to express the idea of footloose, adventure-filled motoring pleasure." The Outlander nameplate which replaced it evoked a "feeling of journeying to distant, unexplored lands in search of adventure."
The second generation of the vehicle was introduced in 2006 and all markets including Japan adopted the Outlander name, although production of the older version continued in parallel. It was built on the company's GS platform, and used various engines developed by Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and PSA Peugeot Citroën. PSA's Citroën C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007, which were manufactured by Mitsubishi in Japan, are badge engineered versions of the second generation Outlander. Global sales achieved the 1.5 million unit milestone in October 2016, 15 years after its market launch.
As part of the third generation line-up, Mitsubishi launched in January 2013 a plug-in hybrid model called Outlander PHEV. As of January 2022, global sales totaled about 300,000 units, and according to JATO Dynamics, the Outlander PHEV is the world's all-time best selling plug-in hybrid since December 2018. As of 2019, Europe is the leading market with over 126,000 units sold through January 2019, and the Outlander plug-in hybrid listed as Europe's best-selling plug-in hybrid car for five years running, 2015 to 2019.
The fourth-generation model was released 2021. Following Mitsubishi's entry to Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, the fourth-generation Outlander is based on the Rogue/X-Trail, which is built on the CMF-CD platform.
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Common 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
The Mitsubishi Outlander 2018 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. One of the most significant issues is the automatic transmission failure, which has been reported by many owners. This issue is often characterized by whining or rattling noises coming from the engine bay, and in some cases, a 'transmission overheating' warning may also appear on the dashboard. The proposed fix for this problem is to replace the transmission altogether, which can be a costly repair.
Another common problem with the Mitsubishi Outlander 2018 is the body paint issues. The paint on the car is prone to chipping and scratches, indicating a poor paint job. This issue has been reported by many owners, particularly on the passenger's side. The paint problems can lead to more severe issues, such as rusting, if left unattended.
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander also has issues with its engine, which has led to a recall of specific 2015-2017 Outlander models. The recall documents state that these vehicles may have defective relays that may result in various engine issues such as stalling, reduced engine power, and other problems.
In addition to these issues, the Mitsubishi Outlander 2018 has been reported to have problems with its safety equipment, particularly the airbag system. In some cases, the airbags failed to deploy following an accident, but there's no known recall about this issue.
While the Mitsubishi Outlander 2018 has been reported to have several common problems, it is essential to note that not all vehicles of this model will experience these issues. However, potential buyers should be aware of these problems and consider them when making a purchasing decision. It is always recommended to have any used vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic before buying to ensure that it is in good condition and to identify any potential issues.
Is there any recalls on a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Summary: 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.
Is the Mitsubishi Outlander a good reliable car?
RepairPal gives the Mitsubishi Outlander a reliability rating of 4 / 5, making it above average among compact SUVs. They also note that the 2022 Outlander has lower-than-average ownership costs, frequency of unscheduled repairs, and severity of repairs, making it “one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.”
How many miles does a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander last?
Fortunately, the reliability of the Outlander has served its life expectancy rather well. Due to the reliable nature of the SUV, it's more likely to have major issues later rather than sooner. With that said, The Mitsubishi Outlander can last between 200,000 to 300,000 miles if it's well-maintained.
Do Mitsubishi Outlanders have transmission problems?
“Some of the Mitsubishi Outlander cvt transmission problems are hard shifts and jerks. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the transmission….
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Outlander problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
The NHTSA has received 44 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-12
- VIN: JA4AZ3A38JZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: My car does not lock. Ive changed the battery in the key fob a few times i cant use my key fob or the actual key to unlock or lock my car. Also while im driving down the road my car lights flicker a lot. Along with all my inside lights. Ive confirmed with my mechanic thats its not the radiator causing the problem. Also my car doeant shift good and sometime jerks when i come to a complete stop and then go.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-16
- VIN: JA4JZ4AX5JZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: SRS-Air Bag codes B1476, B1558, B1631 repeated triggering since 2020. History: - 9/30/20 - Dealer read code B1631 (DR Knee ABG Squib Short) & U0154 (OCM CAN Timeout), did not diagnose cause, erased codes - 4/12/21 ~0920 - check airbag light illuminated - 7/30/21 ~0800 & ~0920 - check airbag light illuminated -- called dealer; was informed since light extinguished I would be liable for diagnostic cost if not covered under warranty - 9/30/21 ~0700 twice - check airbag light illuminated - 11/16/21 ~0720 - check airbag light illuminated - 1/5/22 ~0630 - check airbag light illuminated - 1/14/22 ~1319 twice - check airbag light illuminated - 1/18/22 ~1550 & ~1700 - check airbag light illuminated - 1/19/22 ~1052 & ~1059 - check airbag light illuminated - 1/20/22 ~1304 - check airbag light illuminated - 1/25/22 ~1534 - check airbag light illuminated - 2/11/22 ~1000 - check airbag light illuminated - 3/19/22 ~1800 x 2, ~2245 - check airbag light illuminated - 5/16/23 ~1600 - check airbag light illuminated - 6/18/23 ~1426 - check airbag light illuminated - 6/22/23 ~0928 & ~0955 - check airbag light illuminated - 10/22/23 ~1040 - check airbag light illuminated - 6/16/24 - used personal car scan tool and found B1476 (IG1[A] voltage extraordinary low), B1558 (OCSS control unit), B1631 (DR knee ABG squib short) faults *** Original action by dealer in 2020 to simply delete latched codes did not remedy airbag problem...safety complaints at NHTSA indicate airbag failure during collision...this appears to be a serious public safety problem. ***
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-13
- VIN: JA4J24A53JZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: This is the second time the bushings on the rear motor (i believe they said inverter motor) have needed to be replaced. Currently the motor is being held by two of the three bushing. I was told by Mitsubishi that this is a common issue. If it's a common issue and if all three bushings failed, the rear motor would be displaced and could cause driver to have accident while driving the vehicle. My brakes are better made then these bushings, I have only had to replace my brakes once.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-05
- VIN: JA4AZ3A31JZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning light began to flash off and on. The failure was a constant failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,330.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-01
- VIN: JA4AZ2A33JZ
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 2018 Mitishichi Headlights, left, then right stop working. Dealer replaced first one within 6 months. So far I have replaced one or the other 4 or 5 Times. I did complain to NHTSA . These lights have been out more than they have worked. Google indicates a large number of these issues but no recall from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-13
- VIN: JA4AZ3A36JZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag light comes on when drivers seat put back. When seat moved forward air bag light goes off. When air bag light is on system will not work, not safe to drive. Dealership on first repair did wire repair. They claimed when seat was put back it stretched harness turning on air bag light. Did repair under warranty. Second time they replaced harness due to same problem per Service Advisor. Second repair was not warranty due to being over on mileage. Vehicle is a 2018 with 31754 miles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JA4J24A59JZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The sunroof on our vehicle, self exploded while driving. There was a loud bang, and then we were covered in sunroof glass shards. The fine dust of the sunroof glass went into my right eye which created minor eye irritation. I was able to pull over. Flush out my eye with water and then proceeded to remove the pieces of glass from the sunroof area because I was afraid the pieces would blow off and hit any vehicle that was behind us for the remainder of our drive home. It scared the hell out of us. I am thankful that my daughter was not driving due to seeing her panic reaction from this experience. There were no drivers in front of us. We were not driving under any trees. It was a clear open rural road. Went to our local dealer. They inspected the sunroof & stated they have never seen anything like this happen. Since I was out of the warranty due to mileage(9,000 over)they suggest I go through my insurance company to resolve this matter. My view on this is it wasn’t so much a warranty issue, but a huge safety issue. Never would I imagine a Sunroof self exploding while driving and not causing me to have an accident because of my reaction to it. So with this in mind, I directly called Mitsubishi motors of North America. I had them open up a case number on this issue. The final response back from the manufacture was that I needed to go through my insurance company to deal with having my sunroof replaced. During filing my case to the manufacture directly, they asked me what I would like to have Mitsubishi motors of North America do. I stated to have my sunroof replaced with the right tempered glass. That this was a scary situation and one of great safety concern that no sunroof with all the manufacture testing should ever have this happen. I was very disappointed that they were not willing to take the responsibility of replacing the sunroof properly with the right tempered glass. My insurance company view the photo of the sun roof damage and a claim is in the process.
Carry Handle, Shell, Base PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-18
- VIN: JA4J24A55JZ
- Components: Carry Handle, Shell, Base
- Summary: Our car seat is nearly brand new (first used at the end of Sept 2023 upon birth of our daughter) upon placing the car seat in the base, we noticed it wasn’t making the clicking sound indicating a secure lock to base. Upon further investigation it appears the pieces that lock the car seat in place are jammed and not operating properly. If we had gotten in a car accident the car seat would not have been properly secured.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-27
- VIN: JA4AD3A30JZ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I have a safety recall on my vehicle. Mitsubishi says I will have to dry from oklahoma to Arkansas because they no longer have places in Oklahoma that will fix a recall. But there are many dealerships that are selling Mitsubishis. Those dealerships also tell me I would have to take it to Arkansas. This is a huge problem, I bought this car brand new and unable to get recalls fixed on it unless I drive to another state. This is awful. I’m a nurse and work a lot I don’t have time to dry to Arkansas and have my car worked on. Not only that time, gas and mileage. That’s not fair at all to me. They should have to have a center of some sort in Oklahoma to fix these recalls if they are going to be selling new Mitsubishis here in Oklahoma.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-15
- VIN: JA4AZ3A30JZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and making a turn, the message "ABS Service Required" was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the warning message was turned off. However, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was related to Mitsubishi Technical Service Bulletin Numbers: SR-18-008 and SR-18-007. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in for diagnostic tests whenever the messages were displayed; however, the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently, and the dealer required scheduling a service appointment in advance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was awaiting a call back. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-16
- VIN: JA4AZ2A33JZ
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side headlight failed to operate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the headlight was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact then stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side headlight failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-18
- VIN: JA4AD3A30JZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Throttle/Pedal position sensor switch voltage correlation circuit high input… it has been replaced once at beginning of January and within a week the same issue occurred. The part came from the dealership and pep boys replaced it.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-24
- VIN: JA4J24A58JZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The rear liftgate on this vehicle does not stop if there is an obstruction, i.e., a hand, a head or other body part. Not only does it not stop in case of obstruction, there is no audible sound made to indicate the door is in motion. I was hit in the head hard this morning - hard enough to cause stars and get a nice golf-ball sized bump on my skull. This is dangerous and should be remedied. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. In the parking lot where this occurred, a man saw the entire episode unfold, yelled out to try and stop it from happening, but I didn't realize he was yelling for me. After the incident he advised me the same thing has happened to him.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-13
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA4AZ3A33JZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was in a head on collision on 12/13/2022, and the air bag failed to deploy. The failure of the air bag deployment cause my chest to slam into the steering wheel along with my knees on the steering column. I went to the hospital for observation and any unknown injuries. My chest hurts and knees along with consistent visions of my life flashing in my mind due to the trauma of this incident. The police, nurses, family, and friends said that I’m lucky to not have serious injuries from the failure of the air bag deployment. I have pictures, police report, and other supporting documents. My 2018 Outlander air bag deployment failure is a serious issue, and it needs to be looked into due to safety, lives, and failure from the air bag. Police report number is on drivers involved. All other vehicles involved air bags deployed, but my Outlander’s air bag failed to deploy. Dangerous to myself or other air bag failures. The manufacturer of the vehicle need’s notified with a full investigation into this matter.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
- VIN: JA4AD3A31JZ
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up right away. After waiting for a while, the vehicle started as needed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several warning lights were flickering while starting the vehicle. The contact called and notified the local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V609000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-28
- VIN: JA4AZ3A3XJZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: I believe they said it was the cam broke a part .I was driving on a 4 lane highway going 70 my car made a horrible noise and then my car it just shut down I was in the middle lane and thank God I was not hurt or hit by the semis going around me .then tried to order this part and cannot get it it's on backorder and they have no idea when it would be available and so they checked the motor and I now have to replace the motor because of this breaking this was definitely a safety issue with my car just shutting down while driving it.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: Ja4az3a32jz
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was driving when a woman pulled out In front of me. I was going 49 mph and have the EDR report to prove so. (I was wearing my seatbelt). The front of my car smashed into the rear end of her car and I smashed the right side of my head into the steering wheel. I’ve sustained a traumatic brain injury, long term post concussion syndrome along with a page long list of injuries that I’m still dealing with. It’s been a little over a year and my injuries are just getting worse. Mitsubishi sent a guy out to read my Event Data Recorder with promises of giving me a copy of the report. After 6-7 months of them refusing me the report and telling me the air bags should not have went off i hires a lawyer to subpoena a copy of the report. It says the safety features failed. But here I am left with a car that’s totaled and injuries I will never recover from. I also did research and found out that my car was made in the same plant on the same line as the other 68,000 recalled 2018 outlanders. I can’t understand why mine wasn’t part of the recall?!?! It was made in between the dates as the other 68,000 that was recalled.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-01
- VIN: ja4j24a5xjz
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that there was a code for leak in the fuel tank however, the mechanic was unable to determine the location of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred four times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-14
- VIN: JA4J24A51JZ
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the lower engine heat shield had cracked at the bolt inserts causing the shield to become unsecure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the heat shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 28,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-05
- VIN: JA4JZ4AX1JZ
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CRUSE CONTROL SHUTS OFF SAYING ACC NOT AVAILABLE DURING ROAD TRIPS. THIS IS ON HIGHWAYS. IT HAPPENED 5 TIMES DURING ROAD TRIP FROM MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN TO WAUSAU WISCONSIN WHILE IN MOTION.. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I USE THE CRUSE CONTROL. IT HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO WAUSAU AND ON THE WAY HOME ROUND TRIP APX 600 MILES THIS TRIP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-26
- VIN: JA4J24A57JZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS HAD EV SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED, BSW SERVICE REQUIRED, AND ASC SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING LIGHTS COME ON EVERY FEW DAYS SINCE SEPTEMBER. WHEN THESE COME ON MULTIPLE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE ARE IMMEDIATELY DISABLED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE AFTER FIVE VISITS INCLUDING ONE WHERE THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 65 DAYS. PER THE MANU: EV SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED: "ONE OR MORE FAILURE IS OCCURRING IN THE PLUG-IN HYBRID EV SYSTEM. HAVE YOUR VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED MITSUBISHI EV DEALER" ASC SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED "THERE IS A FAULT IN THE ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL. CONTACT A CERTIFIED MITSUBISHI EV DEALER TO HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED" BSW SERVICE REQUIRED "THE BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY BECAUSE THERE THERE ARE SOME MALFUNCTIONS IN THE SENSOR OR THE SYSTEM. IMMEDIATELY HAVE YOUR VEHICLE INSPECTED AT A CERTIFIED MITSUBISHI EV DEALER" WHEN THE WARNING DISPLAY APPEARS THE BSW WILL BE DEACTIVATED.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-26
- VIN: JA4AZ3A37JZ
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY 4WD LIGHT IS STUCK BLINKING SINCE THE PAST WINTER WEATHER ALSO IT WILL NOT RESET ITSELF FROM SHOWING THE WHEEL IMAGE ON MY ODOMETER SCREEN. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHAT'S GOING ON.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-12
- VIN: JA4AZ3A38JZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AND SLOWED DOWN BECAUSE OF A BUMP THE CAR IMMEDIATELY DIED AS SOON AS I PASSED THE BUMP WITH NO ENGINE LIGHT ERRORS. THE BATTERY WAS CAR JUMP AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE BATTERY WAS TESTED WITH VOLTAGE METER AND SAME ISSUE. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE CAR NOTHING HAPPENS, NO SOUND, NO CRANKS, NO ENGINE LIGHT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AT HOME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND VERY CONCERNING. THE CAR IS 2018 OUTLANDER ES AND HAVE 34K MILES.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-24
- VIN: JA4AD3A33JZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED OUT OF OUR CAR WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN IDAHO. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN RAINING AND IT WAS COLD. MITSUBISHI HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH SUNROOF GLASS DETACHING IN OUTLANDERS FROM 2007-2010. WHEN WE CONTACTED MITSUBISHI THEY INFORMED US THAT THE GLASS FLYING OUT OF OUR SUNROOF WAS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM OR A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT EVEN THOUGH IT WAS RULED AS SUCH IN PREVIOUS YEARS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-12
- VIN: JA4AD2A34JZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: WITHIN 10,000 MILES OF OWNING MY NEW CAR I NOTICED IT WOULD RANDOMLY STALL SOMETIMES AT THE STOP LIGHT OF AN INTERSECTION. IT DOESN'T TAKE LONG TO START BACK UP. OTHER TIMES MY CAR STRUGGLES TO START ALL TOGETHER. I'LL TURN THE KEY 2-3 TIMES BEFORE IT STARTS. SEVERAL MONTHS WENT BY WHERE THE ISSUE WAS NO LONGER PRESENT BUT OVER THE PAST MONTH IT STARTED AGAIN. LIKELY RELATED TO THE WHETHER NOW THAT WINTER IS NEAR. FINALLY MY EBRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN EARLY 2019 WITH 21K MILES.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
- Consequence: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: The incorrect rim size information on the label can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-006.
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Really comfortable. Great handling.
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That's great value!
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your new Outlander! It sounds like the car has exceeded your expectations with its comfort and convenient features. The sofa feature is definitely a unique and unexpected bonus. It's great that you can take a nap while waiting for your kids to finish practice. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I absolutely love my 2018 Outlander! However, I have noticed that the A/C cycles on and off every 5 seconds, and then 8 seconds off, resulting in a temperature difference of 8-10 degrees. Although I have taken it to the dealership 3 times for this concern, I was advised that this is normal. To keep back seat passengers comfortable, I have to run the A/C on the highest fan setting, which can be a bit noisy. My 2016 Outlander did not have this issue and would freeze you out. I believe that the new 1234a Freon may be the cause of this problem. As someone who works in the auto industry, I feel that the evaporator temperature sensor is overly sensitive. I will give my dealership another chance to fix the issue, and if they cannot, I will consider enacting lemon law procedures and offering a final repair attempt. Despite this issue, I am thrilled with the fuel mileage and the amazing Rockford Fosgate audio system. I just hope that the A/C can be fixed soon!
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Bought from enterprise sales & chase loan. Great system. The mechanic said it was a well-made car that needed minimal maintenance!
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Are you having problems with your 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Dock Mosciski 2024-09-27
I purchased my 2018 Outlander with zero down and 1% financing, which was a great deal. However, I have found that the 4 cylinder, CVT is underpowered, especially with a full load of passengers. The CVT transmission takes some getting used to, but it's not my favorite. The electric steering is not my preference, but it's normal for this type of steering. The air conditioning cycles warm air intermittently, which can be frustrating. Despite these issues, my wife loves the car and it has 4wd, which is a plus. The switch for the 4wd is conveniently located on the console. Overall, it's a decent car with some minor drawbacks.
Horacio Runolfsdottir 2024-08-11
I've been driving this SUV for about 6 months now. While it's a good performance vehicle, I have noticed that the gas range is not the best. On regular street driving conditions, you can expect to get around 220 miles per tank, which means you'll need to fill up again after about 100 miles. On long drives, it performs a little better, but still not as well as other SUVs in its class. If you're planning on driving a lot or taking long trips, this might not be the best SUV for you. Additionally, the workmanship and interior design could use some improvement. The storage space is quite limited and the space utilization could be better. Overall, I think Mitsubishi missed the mark on this one.
Brett Funk 2024-04-05
The powered versions (SEL trims) of the Mitsubishi Outlander have a known issue with the driver side seat rocking, which I unfortunately experienced after just 1900 miles. Despite several repair attempts, the issue persists, with over an inch of movement at this time. As a confident driver, I prioritize safety and security while on the road, and this defect is unacceptable. I urge Mitsubishi to take responsibility for their product and provide a solution for this issue. As a loyal customer, I expect nothing less than honesty and integrity from the manufacturer.
Jordon Littel 2024-03-21
I recently purchased the GT V6 for its power and towing capability, having previously owned a Ford Escape Titanium with a 2.0 EcoBoost engine. However, I found the GT V6 to be underpowered for a V6, with low horsepower and torque. The transmission also struggled when driving uphill, frequently shifting up and down. Despite being marketed as an upgraded model capable of towing 3500 lbs, it still needs more power and torque. Additionally, I have found the gas mileage to be poor, as I am unable to achieve the stated gas mileage even when driving at 72 mph on the highway.
Murray Steuber 2024-02-26
Hey there! Before making a purchase, it's important to know what you're getting. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of buying a car without checking its features and now I'm paying almost $700.00 a month for a car that doesn't have much in it. I feel like I got ripped off. How are you doing today?