2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 33%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 33% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,950 miles.
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.
“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“Push button start failed. Dash message electrical failure . Car was parked. Tried to start. Button started flashing and message appeared on dashboard. After second attempt, heard an electrical short behind the glove box area.”
NHTSA complaint #11205710, filed 2019-05, 3,900 miles“ISSUE #1 Transmission light turns on and car starts feeling forced. My car is available for inspection upon request. Transmission issue almost caused the vehicles behind me bump into my vehicle, on a 75 mile highway going uphill. My vehicle was at normal speed then suddenly Transmission light comes on then car felt forced and immediately dropped speed. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer. Warning lamps of the problem came on a few minutes prior failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11485359, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
- 11026481Nov 21, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11006083Jul 23, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software to resolve several issues.
- 10233997Mar 7, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
- 10233994Mar 7, 2023This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote…
- 10228926Dec 19, 2022This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Troubleshooting Procedure for the Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected…
- 10203270Oct 26, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a…
- 10203267Oct 26, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a…
- 10201201Aug 24, 2021This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Owner Manuals (OM) are now available electronically beginning with Model Year 2015.
- 10191960Apr 9, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers providing instructions for repairs to perform to correct a communication error that may occur between the One-Touch Start…
- 10182310Oct 16, 2020Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships that additional circuit codes for the Driver's Seat Slide Sensor Circuits may appear and dealers should check for damage to the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 43% |
| 2022 | 3 | 27% |
| 2021 | 6 | 32% |
| 2020 | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 | 7 | 33% |
| 2017 | 11 | 41% |
| 2016 | 5 | 19% |
| 2015 | 19 | 10% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 11 | 26% |
| 2012 | 2 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
6 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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