2018 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving down the road and the engine shuts off. Yes its available upon request. I have reported it to my mechanic. The safety is me and others as this has happened 3 times in the past 2 weeks in the middle of traffic. My mechanic has been the only one to look at the car and doesnt know what is…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“1. On hot/warm days when I start my vehicle it will run then die and give me the code for Mass air sensor which I replaced but it keeps doing it; the check engine will stay on for a while then turn off until it does it again. 2. When driving and I go over a speed bump the suspension grinds or does…”
filed Feb 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Outlander | 7 | 15% |
| 2022 Outlander | 13 | 6% |
| 2020 Outlander | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 Outlander | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 Outlander | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 Outlander | 20 | 14% |
| 2015 Outlander | 12 | 23% |
| 2013 Outlander | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 Outlander | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 Outlander | 19 | 33% |
| 2010 Outlander | 12 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.