2018 Mitsubishi Outlander electrical system problems

Related recalls

• 18V620000 · Electrical System › Software

  Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, …

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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 a hard squeaking noise. 3. The USB in the center console stops working at times or when move the charging cord it disconnects for a few seconds. 4. Internal lights work when they want to, I thought the…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 02/10/2026

• “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 continues with drastic decrease in speed on the interstate and message “Propulsion Power Reduced.” Car is serviced as per car dealership recommendations but now car is not safe to drive on the interstate.”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 12/01/2024

• “My car does not lock. Ive changed the battery in the key fob a few times i cant use my key fob or the actual key to unlock or lock my car. Also while im driving down the road my car lights flicker a lot. Along with all my inside lights. Ive confirmed with my mechanic thats its not the radiator causing the problem. Also my car doeant shift good and sometime jerks when i come to a complete stop and then go.”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 07/12/2024

• “Air bag light comes on when drivers seat put back. When seat moved forward air bag light goes off. When air bag light is on system will not work, not safe to drive. Dealership on first repair did wire repair. They claimed when seat was put back it stretched harness turning on air bag light. Did repair under warranty. Second time they replaced harness due to same problem per Service Advisor. Second repair was not warranty due to being over on mileage. Vehicle is a 2018 with 31754 miles.”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 12/27/2023

• “VEHICLE HAS HAD EV SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED, BSW SERVICE REQUIRED, AND ASC SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING LIGHTS COME ON EVERY FEW DAYS SINCE SEPTEMBER. WHEN THESE COME ON MULTIPLE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE ARE IMMEDIATELY DISABLED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE AFTER FIVE VISITS INCLUDING ONE WHERE THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 65 DAYS. PER THE MANU: EV SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED: "ONE OR MORE FAILURE IS OCCURRING IN THE PLUG-IN HYBRID EV SYSTEM. HAVE YOUR VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A …”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 04/13/2021

• “WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AND SLOWED DOWN BECAUSE OF A BUMP THE CAR IMMEDIATELY DIED AS SOON AS I PASSED THE BUMP WITH NO ENGINE LIGHT ERRORS. THE BATTERY WAS CAR JUMP AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE BATTERY WAS TESTED WITH VOLTAGE METER AND SAME ISSUE. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE CAR NOTHING HAPPENS, NO SOUND, NO CRANKS, NO ENGINE LIGHT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AT HOME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND VERY CONCERNING. THE CAR IS 2018 OUTLANDER ES AND HAVE 34K MILES.”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 12/13/2020

• “WITHIN 10,000 MILES OF OWNING MY NEW CAR I NOTICED IT WOULD RANDOMLY STALL SOMETIMES AT THE STOP LIGHT OF AN INTERSECTION. IT DOESN'T TAKE LONG TO START BACK UP. OTHER TIMES MY CAR STRUGGLES TO START ALL TOGETHER. I'LL TURN THE KEY 2-3 TIMES BEFORE IT STARTS. SEVERAL MONTHS WENT BY WHERE THE ISSUE WAS NO LONGER PRESENT BUT OVER THE PAST MONTH IT STARTED AGAIN. LIKELY RELATED TO THE WHETHER NOW THAT WINTER IS NEAR. FINALLY MY EBRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN EARLY 2019 WITH 21K M…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 10/17/2020

• “8 RECALLS ON BRAKES. ELECTRICAL. WHEELS. COLLISION. STABILITY. EMERGENCY BRAKING. ANTILOCK BRAKES. HYDRAULICS.”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 07/06/2019

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