Vehicle recall 18V071000 · January 26, 2018
Mitsubishi Outlander, Lancer and 2 more models
The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
- Consequence
- If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V071000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 26, 2018
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-18-003
- Owner notification
- February 27, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 56,641
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Lancer (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack (2010): 2010
- Mitsubishi Outlander (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
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