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ProblemsByVin Index / 2018-MITSUBISHI-OUTLANDER-SPORT / COMPLAINTS
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owner complaints

21 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 4 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 5 complaints shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/16/2020 50,694 mi Crash ODI #11383834.0

The vehicle was traveling at approximately 63 MPH on a rural blacktop, when a white tail deer ran into the side of the vehicle where the drivers side front and rear door meet. The collision caused both door windows to shatter, and the doors are dented so bad they cannot be opened. The side airbags on the vehicle did not deploy even after taking a direct hit from the deer.

08/08/2025 Crash ODI #11679419.0

On 05AUG25, my wife was involved in a frontal collision while driving our 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The vehicle struck another vehicle at an estimated speed of over 30 mph, resulting in significant damage to the front passenger side, including deformation of the hood and front quarter panel. Despite the severity of the impact, no airbags deployed. My wife was properly restrained and sustained visible bruising across her torso. She is currently in her second trimester of pregnancy. The seatbelt force alone presented a serious safety risk to her and our unborn child. There were no airbag system warning lights prior to the collision, and the SRS appeared to be functioning normally. The failure of the airbags to deploy under these conditions indicates a potential defect in the supplem

08/08/2025 Crash ODI #11679429.0

This is a follow-up and correction to a complaint previously submitted for VIN [XXX] regarding airbag non-deployment during a passenger-side T-bone collision on [XXX]. A [XXX] child was properly restrained in a rear-facing car seat in the rear passenger-side seat. The vehicle was struck directly on the passenger side at an estimated 30 mph. The front passenger door was deformed to the point it can no longer be opened. Despite this significant side impact and the presence of an occupied child seat in the rear, no side curtain airbags deployed—including those designed to protect rear outboard passengers. This vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags as standard equipment. We believe this may constitute a failure of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to perform as intended unde

03/08/2026 ODI #11722776.0

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. Not just we e can't find what is wrong.Nothing else we can do. No, that's b s

02/10/2025 90,000 mi ODI #11641815.0

The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag light warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

powertrain 5 complaints shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
11/12/2024 ODI #11624824.0

I am filing this complaint regarding serious safety issues with my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, VIN: [XXX] , purchased from Carvana in 2019. Recurring transmission problems have created a significant safety risk for me and others. About a year after purchase, the vehicle’s transmission began failing, and I replaced it in 2021. Despite this, the transmission warning light activates intermittently in stop-and-go traffic, and now the vehicle has started stalling on highways, creating a critical hazard by suddenly losing power. In 2021, I took the vehicle to a now-closed Mitsubishi dealership in Brooklyn, where I was informed that this transmission issue was not covered, despite it being a drivetrain problem that should have been under the 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. My research su

10/02/2020 7,000 mi Crash ODI #11362358.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that when attempting to shift the gear from drive into reverse with the foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a house wall. The contact stated that there was no warning lights before or after the failure occurred. However, the contact advised that the low tire pressure light illuminated on the instrumental panel before the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to an unknown repair facility. A police report was not filed. The contacts right hand was injured that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,000.

09/19/2022 ODI #11485359.0

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. ISSUE #2 Vehicle dies frequently and has turned off while driving, it has been inspected 2 times already for same issue. Only getting the battery replaced, but issue continues. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, the issue

05/08/2020 40,000 mi ODI #11323806.0

My 2018 outlander sport se has very poor acceleration when taking off from a complete stop. After reading about a similar recall for the 2015-2016 outlander sport I feel my vehicle is experiencing the same symptoms. *tr

01/28/2020 93,000 mi ODI #11302683.0

The transmission has less then 100,000 miles and has gone out needs to be replaced. While driving on highway it slipped. Then in about 3 miles on filth street went out completely

electrical 4 complaints shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
08/17/2022 ODI #11479737.0

On 07/01/2022 low beam & high beams went out at the same time. Driving without headlights at night when they went out. Could have hit anything not knowing I didn't have any lights. Someone yelled at me from another vehicle to let me know my lights wasn't on keep turning lights on nothing. Made appt. with York Mitsubishi they seen me on 07/19/2022 they said the ETACS need to be replace control unit, time & AL8637 Power to fuse block no power to fuse @14.15 to light plugs, ETACS wont Ground -> will not power relay -> To power fuses -> To power bulbs.

05/06/2019 3,900 mi ODI #11205710.0

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.

05/04/2020 32,000 mi ODI #11323200.0

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. They want to charge me $150 to diagnose, and cannot perform any recall work. I purchased this car to avoid getting fired from a job that I had to travel an hour each way. Three months later they laid me off. Now the car I purchased is not working. I h

02/07/2025 ODI #11641330.0

The driver seatbelt come unattached while driving. The car looses electric system while driving

other 1 complaint shown

11/05/2023 ODI #11553663.0

I was parked in my family yard and my dash service symbols just came on 5 at once. I have not been involved in any collision or any trauma to the vehicle.Those lights are the FCM, LFW, AHB, and ASC service required lights. The FCM will come on go off and come back on. I am concerned that these issues can cause a crash or other issue on road. I have not had this issue before and again my vehicle was at a standstill but it was running.

suspension 1 complaint shown

10/25/2018 ODI #11142562.0

I had a recall schedule an appoint with Mitsubishi dealer in des moines, ia * went to my appt today 10-25 and was told they cannot do the recall because the computer they need to reset the software is down. No call or offer to give me a loan car due to the saftey issue of the recall. I do not think that any dealership should take recalls and saftey issues with the recalls the lightly. Thank you

visibility 1 complaint shown

10/08/2024 62,366 mi ODI #11618718.0

The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the message "Air Bag System Service Required" was displayed. Additionally, the message "Window Washer Fluid Low" was displayed while there was sufficient washer fluid in the reservoir. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V621000 (Forward Collision Avoidance, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,366.

brakes 1 complaint shown

07/22/2021 97,000 mi ODI #11425949.0

The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the mechanic to have the wheel bearing and front hub replaced, the mechanic found out that the front passenger’s side ABS wheel speed sensor fractured inside the assembly housing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

steering 1 complaint shown

06/28/2023 ODI #11529355.0

I am a us army veteran and I need your help with the following situation. I bought a Mitsubishi 2018 outlander sport from the manati cooperative in april 2019(VIN: [xxx]). This vehicle had a recall since september 14, 2018 and I got it april 2019 with electromechanical defects that cause death driving and are a deadly danger. And now the Mitsubishi does not work and cannot be driven due to the recall. The above should be considered a lemon law case and I need your help with this violation of my constitutional rights. Respectfully, [xxx], us army retired information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

03/06/2026 ODI #11722558.0

Center seat belt will not retract, causing the belt to be unusable and unsafe.

Showing 300 of 21 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Mitsubishi/Outlander Sport#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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