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2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Ford Edge2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
NHTSA complaints78721
Recall campaigns72
Service bulletins (TSBs)142103
Investigations00
Crash reports164
Fire reports30
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–2425–27
Median reported incident mileage70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EdgeMitsubishi Outlander Sport
Engine4241
Engine and Engine Cooling1700
Power Train775
Electrical System357
Back Over Prevention240
Structure201
Service Brakes182
Fuel/propulsion System190

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light3100
Overheating1770
Misfire / rough idle1690
Vibration / shaking470
Stalling430
Loss of power230
Hesitation / surging180
Won’t start140
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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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.