2018 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“Car will drive on interstate then will be unable to accelerate on interstate warning, “Propulsion power reduced” light turns on and vehicle speed decreases and car does not accelerates and loses speed. I had to stop vehicle multiple times to reset the car per advice on the internet but car…”
filed Dec 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 3 | 13% |
| 2023 Outlander | 7 | 16% |
| 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.