Worst 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 17,950 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 56,530 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 46,667 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~68,082 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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