2016 Mitsubishi Outlander vs 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 145 | 57 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 142 | 116 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,036 mi | 28,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Outlander | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 64 | 3 |
| Engine | 20 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 9 |
| Structure | 12 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.