2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV has 0 complaints and 35 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports primarily mention issues related to various safety systems and structural components as reflected in recall data.
There are multiple recalls addressing different vehicle systems and components. These recalls affect large numbers of vehicles and involve safety-critical functions such as braking, seat belts, and electronic controls.
Recalls- Liftgate Gas Springs. Recall 25V507000 affects 121,529 vehicles due to corrosion that can cause gas spring cylinder rupture or unexpected liftgate falls. This poses an injury risk. Mitsubishi will replace both liftgate gas springs free of charge with owner notifications starting October 6, 2025.
- Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle. Recall 20V403000 impacts 177,000 vehicles where the center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side buckle when seat backs are folded down. This can render the right buckle inoperable, increasing injury risk. Dealers will modify the buckle cover and install warning labels free of charge. Notification began September 1, 2020.
- Forward Collision Mitigation Software. Recall 18V620000 covers 9,166 vehicles with defective software in the FCM-ECU that causes prolonged braking after pedestrian detection ends. This increases risk of rear-end collisions. Dealers will update the software free of charge. Recall began October 16, 2018.
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Safety System Software. Recall 18V621000 involves 58,916 vehicles with incorrect Hydraulic Unit ECU software that may prevent safety system interventions including automatic emergency braking, ABS, ESC, and brake auto hold. This raises crash risk. Dealers will provide software updates free of charge. Notification began October 16, 2018.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety systems or major components on this vehicle may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help clarify those options.
2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
366611
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV
121529 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV
177000 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Risk: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV
58916 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.
Risk: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV
9166 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Risk: If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
Complaints
No complaints found.