# 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander - Squishy pedal **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** mitsubishi\ **Created:** [October 26, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560 "2018-10-26T03:17:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GeorgeJewell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/919ad9/32.png) [@GeorgeJewell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeJewell)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560/1 "2018-10-26T03:17:16Z")
Is there a fix for a soft brake pedal. My braking is very sluggish and too soft. Can I improve this problem ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2018, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560/2 "2018-10-26T10:30:46Z")
I am guessing your vehicle is NOT a 2018. Sounds like the brakes need to be bled, if the fluid is more than 3 years old, the brake fluid needs to be flushed. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560/3 "2018-10-26T19:03:38Z")
Has any work ever been done on your brakes so far? ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560/4 "2018-10-26T20:46:35Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > I am guessing your vehicle is NOT a 2018 Maybe yes, maybe no… If the OP’s Outlander is indeed a 2018 model, the one word that he needs to know is… **warranty**. A brand-new vehicle is covered by multiple warranties, and if the OP tries to resolve a problem on his own–instead of having the dealership do it–he runs the risk of voiding at least part of his warranty coverage. 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560/5 "2018-10-27T03:07:43Z")
Soft or spongey brake pedal problems are usually caused by - air in hydraulic system, or - deteriorating rubber brake hoses - improperly adjusted drum brakes - faulty disc brake mechanicals The air in the system theory is where to start. If you have ABS on your Outlander, bleeding may require a specialized scan tool. ---
**Author:** ![sgtrock21](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/sgtrock21/32/246_2.png) [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560/6 "2018-10-27T03:43:04Z")
Why would you guess that? A brake caliper failed on my 1991 Jeep Cherokee at less than 4,000 miles. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2018, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560/7 "2018-10-27T11:11:00Z")
Because if it is a 2018 it would be a warranty issue. ---
**Author:** ![Ben-T\_Spanner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@Ben-T\_Spanner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-T_Spanner)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-squishy-pedal/127560/8 "2018-10-27T13:33:32Z")
Thre may be nothing wrong. The 2018 brake pedal may be softer than the OP’s prevous brake pedal. I have a 2016 Acura MDX and a 2018 Acura RDX. The brake pedal on the MDX, and other MDX’s I have owned and driven, have all been “softer” and had more travel then my other Acura’s. Go to the dealership and check another 2018 Outlander. The feel may be normal.