2018 Mitsubishi Outlander

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (PHEV), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: CVT, Automatic, Single-speed, Manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD, AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Plug-in hybrid
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

PLUG_IN_HYBRID

Power Output

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Peak Torque

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Combined Economy

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Drivetrain

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Transmission

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Capacity

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Exterior Dimensions

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (PHEV), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement	2.0 L to 3.0 L
Cylinders	4 to 6
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Plug-in hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: CVT, Automatic, Single-speed, Manual
Gears	1 to 6
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway	30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

9 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.

26V252000: 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.
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.…
Reported April 20, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V507000: 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,…
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
Reported August 7, 2025. View on NHTSA
20V403000: 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…
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.…
Reported July 13, 2020. View on NHTSA
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, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer…
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…
Reported September 14, 2018. View on NHTSA
18V621000: 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…
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.
Reported September 14, 2018. View on NHTSA
18V591000: 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."
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…
Reported September 5, 2018. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 12, 2026

Data verified: October 13, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (PHEV), 2.0L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Combined fuel economy is 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.