2018 Mitsubishi Outlander safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
7
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (8 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles were involved in 34 fatal crashes with 17 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskLiftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result… · Apr 20, 2026
- Crash riskLiftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result… · Aug 7, 2025
- Crash riskSecond-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt… · Jul 13, 2020
- Crash riskSoftware for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect… · Sep 14, 2018
- Crash riskCertification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size · Sep 5, 2018