Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V620000 Prolonged Braking by Collision Avoidance System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V621000 Safety Systems may be Disabled When in Use NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 22 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 22 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has moderate issues with the electrical system and airbags, but recalls mainly involve software issues in safety systems. The impact on reliability is significant but not critical, making it an average choice for cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| airbags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Transmission fluid
- Tire rotations
- Coolant service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected airbag light
- Erratic electrical issues
- Transmission slipping
- Brake warning lights
- Issues with lane departure system
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.