2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, 5% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30 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.
“The drivers seat is loose and wobbles. The seat is loose and wobbles both when the vehicle is in motion and when the vehicle is stationary. I took the brand new vehicle to the dealership and they said that they were told by Mitsubishi not to fix at this time. They are aware of this and are looking for a way to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11192193, filed 2019-03, 30 miles“The driver's side seat rocks back and forth when I accelerate and brake. This became evident days after I purchased the vehicle. The dealer tried to fix the issue but they damaged the vehicle even more.”
NHTSA complaint #11144247, filed 2018-10“The power electric drive seat becomes loose with time. Very dangerous while braking cause the drive seat moves forward fast, driver feels disoriented to extent feeling unstable and could lead to not appropriately having control over vehicle during brake events. This could lead to hitting front vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11681202, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 10234004Mar 7, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts.
- 10226082Oct 10, 2022Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10208837Feb 3, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is…
- 10207798Jan 31, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing…
- 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…
- 10182303Oct 14, 2020This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s) and…
- 10180768Sep 1, 2020Technical Information Notification to Dealerships of SR-20-004 Recall TSB publication.
- 10180767Sep 1, 2020This Safety Recall Bulletin provides instructions and procedures for the modification of the second row center seat belt, related labels, inserts, and replacement of the second…
- 10170145Dec 5, 2019This is a TSB that was sent to dealers to inform them that due to stress applied intensively onto the left and right rear end portion of the seat cushion by a passenger, the…
- 10167801Oct 24, 2019This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-17-52A-003, to add Outlander PHEV and additional model…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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