Electronic stability controlPart report

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints: 3about this part
Share: 5%of 57 total for the year
Median mileage: 13,500miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, 5% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 miles. 2 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.

“On march 11 th, my Outlander was unable to stop and had minimal traction in about a quarter of an inch of snow causing my vehicle to hit a tree head on. I was driving under 30 miles an hour when the accident occurred. After hitting the tree, the steering wheel began to smoke. I was able to exit the vehicle and turned around to see the airbag only partially deployed. From there, my vehicle was declared a total loss. …”

NHTSA complaint #11202533, filed 2019-04, 14,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 18v621000 (forward collision avoidance, electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system). While driving 28 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries, but did not receive medical attention. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11192398, filed 2019-03, 13,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2018	3	5%
2017	2	4%
2016	1	1%
2015	1	2%
2014	2	4%
2011	1	2%
2010	2	3%
2009	1	2%
2007	1	1%

Other parts of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine
12 complaints Air bags
10 complaints Electrical system
9 complaints Other or unknown
9 complaints Body and structure
8 complaints Brakes
5 complaints Exterior lighting
5 complaints Seats
3 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints Wheels
3 complaints Fuel system
2 complaints Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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