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Buying a used 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2018 Outlander has the longest list here: two driver-assist braking recalls, a second-row buckle that may stop latching, two liftgate strut corrosion campaigns, and a low-priority label listing the wrong rear wheel size. None are stop-driving or park-outside. Its 56 unverified NHTSA complaints are the heaviest of the pre-2022 years, led by engine (11), air bags (10), electrical system (9) and structure (8), with seven crashes and eight injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Pull a VIN recall check; six campaigns means several could still be open
- Ask for engine service records and listen for noise or misfire on a cold start
- Compare the tire placard rear size against the tires actually fitted
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mitsubishi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi SUVs may lose braking safety system help | Forward Collision Avoidance | high |
| Mitsubishi SUVs brake too long after pedestrian detection | Electrical System | medium |
| Mitsubishi Outlander second-row seat belt buckle may stop latching | Seat Belts | medium |
| Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate struts can rust and drop hatch | Structure | medium |
| Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate struts corrode and drop suddenly | Structure | medium |
| Mitsubishi Outlander label lists wrong rear wheel size | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
56 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 8 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 10 | None found |
| Electrical System | 9 | Yes |
| Structure | 8 | Yes |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | None found |