2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my vehicle, the propulsion reduced warning light came on and the car went from 70 MPH to 10 MPH. I was driving up a grade in the late evening. I had a full tank of gas but no miles left on the electric charge indicator. After I pulled over and waited a few minutes the light went off and I was able to drive the vehicle home. I took it to the dealership the next day. The dealership was not able to find the problem and insisted I come get the car. It is not safe to drive a car if it reduces its speed/ power for no reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11352950, filed 2020-09, 32,000 miles“Parked on a 25% graded pointing down hill, when I tried to start the outlander, the screen produced a rbs error. The gas based engine would not start. The EV motors seemed to come on with very little power. When I called mitsubisi to tow the car they said, ouote that doesn't normally start this soon , this tells me they know there is a problem. My phev has been in the shop since monday, I'm being told they reset the check engine light error and they don't see a problem. This is not a fix. I took pictures after I restarted it the third time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142788, filed 2018-10, 1,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11029566Feb 12, 2026Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10237506May 9, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections for the evaporative emission control system and multiport fuel injection solenoid valve.
- 10203246Oct 5, 2021Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers updating content for the Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) section of the affected Service Manual, Check at the Engine Control Module…
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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