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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,694miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (6) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,694 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 103 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Lane departure (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “On may 1, 2020 I drove about 15 miles from my home to medford, oregon. I made one stop and upon getting back into the vehicle, I could not start or turn off the electrical component of the vehicle. The mainframe kept showing electrical system service required I could not lock the vehicle for safety. I could not drive the vehicle as it is its main purpose. I could not turn off the unit which most likely ran the battery down and is most likely dead. It had to be towed to the nearest dealership which cannot access recall information. …”

NHTSA complaint #11323200, filed 2020-05, 32,000 miles

Air bags: “The vehicle was traveling at approximately 63 MPH on a rural blacktop, when a white tail deer ran into the side of the vehicle where the drivers side front and rear door meet. The collision caused both door windows to shatter, and the doors are dented so bad they cannot be opened. The side airbags on the vehicle did not deploy even after taking a direct hit from the deer.”

NHTSA complaint #11383834, filed 2020-12, 50,694 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “My 2018 Outlander Sport se has very poor acceleration when taking off from a complete stop. After reading about a similar recall for the 2015-2016 Outlander Sport I feel my vehicle is experiencing the same symptoms.”

NHTSA complaint #11323806, filed 2020-05, 40,000 miles

Brakes: “I had a recall schedule an appoint with Mitsubishi dealer in des moines, ia * went to my appt today 10-25 and was told they cannot do the recall because the computer they need to reset the software is down. No call or offer to give me a loan car due to the saftey issue of the recall. I do not think that any dealership should take recalls and saftey issues with the recalls the lightly. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11142562, filed 2018-10

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 90,000 miles.

22%0–100%10–2522%25–5022%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,694 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2018201920205202120222023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Outlander Sport · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 16.9% risk
Outlander Sport · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 19.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2017: same overall rating; 2019: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cylCVT243027$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual232925$2,700
Outlander Sport 2WD2.4L 4-cylCVT232925$2,700
Outlander Sport 4WD2.0L 4-cylCVT232926$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD2.4L 4-cylCVT232825$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 103 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 103 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20237150427—Too new
20221126,7341427—Not enough data
20211922,0001427—Rising
20202651,000142754 · TypicalRising
20192631,550142546 · TypicalRising
20182150,6942425—Stable
20172733,870042530 · FewerFalling
20162627,850842574 · MoreRising
201518347,0009426100 · MoreFalling
20144159,800642682 · MoreFalling
20134261,0091042744 · TypicalFalling
20121452,9006427—Not enough data
20113083,30210—2712 · FewerRising

All Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 6.

Has the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,694 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 90,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.