4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,725 miles

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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Owner Comments

problem #8

Feb 012022

Outlander

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up right away. After waiting for a while, the vehicle started as needed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several warning lights were flickering while starting the vehicle. The contact called and notified the local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V609000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #7

Feb 282022

Outlander

  • miles
I believe they said it was the cam broke a part.I was driving on a 4 lane highway going 70 my car made a horrible noise and then my car it just shut down I was in the middle lane and thank God I was not hurt or hit by the semis going around me.then tried to order this part and cannot get it it's on backorder and they have no idea when it would be available and so they checked the motor and I now have to replace the motor because of this breaking this was definitely a safety issue with my car just shutting down while driving it.

- Manchester, OH, USA

problem #6

Mar 012021

Outlander

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that there was a code for leak in the fuel tank however, the mechanic was unable to determine the location of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred four times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Waukegan, IL, USA

problem #5

Jul 142021

Outlander

  • 28,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the lower engine heat shield had cracked at the bolt inserts causing the shield to become unsecure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the heat shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 28,000.

- Merion Station, PA, USA

problem #4

Dec 122020

Outlander

  • 34,000 miles
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.

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 122020

Outlander

  • 25,000 miles
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 miles.

- Waldoboro, ME, USA

problem #2

Jun 012019

Outlander

  • 7,800 miles
When reversing the vehicle if you switch it into drive to fast the vehicle completely stalls out, requiring you to put the vehicle in park, shut it off, restart the vehicle then go. This is completely dangerous. It is an accident waiting to happen and should not be happen on a brand new vehicle. This has been happening ever since I bought it brand new with less than 50 miles on it. This has happened to me pulling out of a parking space at a local grocery store, to backing out of my driveway to take the kids to school.

- Leipsic, OH, USA

problem #1

Aug 022018

Outlander

  • 14,000 miles
While driving if key is hit, the car will shut off.

- West Blocton, AL, USA

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