AI Damage2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev: common problems
The maker issued 72 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 72
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This dealer letter informs dealers that the second edition of the High Voltage Safety online course is now…
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the HVAC system…
This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the HVAC system (heater, air conditioner, ventilation vents) when the blower motor is turned on.
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of…
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of certain liftgate gas springs outside the population of vehicles covered by Safety Recall No. SR-25-002.
- This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software…
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software to resolve poor sound quality during Hands-free phone calls.
- This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software…
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software to resolve several issues.
- This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing them of the annual distribution of Electric Vehicle (EV)…
- Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the addition of the Steering Wheel…
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the addition of the Steering Wheel Switch Light Lens disassembly and assembly procedure in the applicable Service Manual sections.
- This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into…
This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle pulling/drifting and/or with steering…
- Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides revisions to the procedure for the oil…
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides revisions to the procedure for the oil refill amount of the A/C compressor section in the applicable Service Manual.
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd…
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the diagnostic procedure for the…
This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the diagnostic procedure for the battery management unit.
NHTSA lists 72 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 72 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev?
NHTSA lists 72 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.