2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWC
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- Photo: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES AWC in Cool Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-05-11 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, front left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER THIRD GENERATION WINDSHIELD MANUFACTURED BY AGC AUTOMOTIVE by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TCFD BTQ-6190 left side on Dazhi Street 20230908a by 玄史生, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, rear left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWC is a 166-hp 2.4-liter with a cvt. It starts at $28,145 MSRP.
It makes 166 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
The Outlander measures 184.8 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,527 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,145 |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,140 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 166 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT (INVECS-III) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7 in |
| Tires Front | P225/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P225/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,527 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWC with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 20, 2026 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
NHTSA campaign 26V252000
Aug 7, 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
NHTSA campaign 25V507000
Jul 13, 2020 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Consequence: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
NHTSA campaign 20V403000
Sep 14, 2018 · 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, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Consequence: If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
NHTSA campaign 18V620000
Sep 14, 2018 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.
Consequence: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
NHTSA campaign 18V621000
Sep 5, 2018 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The incorrect rim size information on the label can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-006.
NHTSA campaign 18V591000
57 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER
Owner Complaints
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER (7 mention a crash, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 12 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.