Should I buy a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Low Likelihood

Automatic transmission judder and eventual failure

Jerky take-up in traffic, shunting below about 10mph, delayed response when pulling away, or revs rising more than expected.

How to check

Drive in slow stop-start traffic, coast briefly, then squeeze back onto the throttle.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

2Moderate Likelihood

ECU relay overheating causing warning lights or stalling

Engine warning light, sudden loss of power, stalling, or a crank-no-start episode.

How to check

Look for these signs: Engine warning light, sudden loss of power, stalling, or a crank-no-start episode.

Estimated Repair Cost

£150

3Moderate Likelihood

Suspension bushes and links developing knocks

Clunks over potholes or speed humps, especially from the rear, with a slightly loose or unsettled feel.

How to check

Drive slowly over small bumps and rough patches with the radio off.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%50%0–20,000 miles: 7.0% (23 failed / 328 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.2% (113 failed / 923 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 15.9% (110 failed / 692 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 13.4% (35 failed / 261 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 17.6% (15 failed / 85 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 16.0% (4 failed / 25 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 22.2% (2 failed / 9 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 33.3% (1 failed / 3 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 50.0% (1 failed / 2 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Petrol Automatic

Mitsubishi Outlander buying questions

Is a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Mitsubishi Outlander (2018)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Mitsubishi Outlander?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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