2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, 14% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 rear liftgate on this vehicle does not stop if there is an obstruction, i.e., a hand, a head or other body part. Not only does it not stop in case of obstruction, there is no audible sound made to indicate the door is in motion. I was hit in the head hard this morning - hard enough to cause stars and get a nice golf-ball sized bump on my skull. This is dangerous and should be remedied. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. …”
NHTSA complaint #11503424, filed 2023-01“'takata recall' I got into a three collision accident on a city highway. When I was braking to avoid the accident it kept on moving like it ways delayed. I believe that the accident could of been preventable if my brakes was aware that my feet was on it. It's like the car was doing it's own thing. There could be more things unknown going on with the car. I just brought this car 2 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11162079, filed 2018-12“The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that after opening the liftgate, while reaching into the trunk, the liftgate fell and hit the contact on the head. The contact had not sustained an injury. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11690762, filed 2025-10, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V507000 (Structure); however, the liftgate gas springs had failed and were replaced prior to the recall. The manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement, and the contact mailed the required documents as requested by the manufacturer. The contact later followed up with the manufacturer, who confirmed that the requested documents had been received and informed the contact that there was no time frame for the reimbursement process. …”
NHTSA complaint #11702425, filed 2025-12, 132,324 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning into a parking area, there was an abnormal snapping sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the exhaust had fractured in half due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V507000 (Structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11695090, filed 2025-10, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 26V252000Apr 20, 2026Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2020, Outlander Phev 2018–2022
- 25V507000Aug 7, 2025Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2020, Outlander Phev 2018–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11025235Oct 8, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of certain liftgate gas springs outside the population of vehicles covered by…
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 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…
- 10159661Apr 23, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the window glass run channel and door…
- 10159642Apr 23, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the window glass run channel and door…
- 10158955Mar 28, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with…
- 10158951Mar 21, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to replace both tailgate gas springs with the countermeasure parts when a customer reports a…
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 76 | 35% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 8 | 14% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 16 | 13% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 8 | 15% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeats
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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