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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 14, 201818V620000 | Electrical system: softwareIf the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V620000
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| Sep 14, 201818V621000 | Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise controlIf the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V621000
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Owner complaints by component21
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 33 |
| Air bags | 6 | 29 |
| Power train | 5 | 24 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 14 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 10 |
| Seats | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility | 1 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 5 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 5 |
| Air | 1 | 5 |
| Structure | 1 | 5 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“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.”
- Seat belts
“Center seat belt will not retract, causing the belt to be unusable and unsafe.”
- Air bags
“On 05AUG25, my wife was involved in a frontal collision while driving our 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.”
Other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years
- 20221 recall11 complaints
- 20211 recall19 complaints
- 20201 recall26 complaints
- 20191 recall26 complaints
- 20182 recalls21 complaints
- 20170 recalls27 complaints
- 20168 recalls26 complaints
- 20159 recalls182 complaints
- 20146 recalls41 complaints
All years: 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011
Other Mitsubishi models
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- 2018 Eclipse Cross2 recalls19 complaints
- 2016 Lancer2 recalls30 complaints
- 2009 Eclipse1 recall49 complaints
- 2010 Galant1 recall9 complaints
- 2004 Montero3 recalls10 complaints
- 2010 Endeavor2 recalls11 complaints
- 2004 Diamante1 recall3 complaints
- 2008 Raider2 recalls8 complaints
- 2014 i-MiEV3 recalls0 complaints
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most recent, 18V620000 (reported September 14, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.