2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 29%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,366miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 29% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,366 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“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”
NHTSA complaint #11722776, filed 2026-03“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. Despite the severity of the impact, no airbags deployed. My wife was properly restrained and sustained visible bruising across her torso. She is currently in her second trimester of pregnancy. The seatbelt force alone presented a serious safety risk to her and our unborn child. …”
NHTSA complaint #11679419, filed 2025-08“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 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11641815, filed 2025-02, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the message Air Bag System Service Required was displayed. Additionally, the message Window Washer Fluid Low was displayed while there was sufficient washer fluid in the reservoir. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V621000 (Forward Collision Avoidance, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,366.”
NHTSA complaint #11618718, filed 2024-10, 62,366 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162637Jun 27, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct minor…
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 23% |
| 2018 | 6 | 29% |
| 2017 | 6 | 22% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 11 | 26% |
| 2012 | 6 | 43% |
| 2011 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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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