2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:56.510Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Outlander Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 18 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 125 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 58 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 45 complaints 2014 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2018: 55 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2020: 29 complaints 2022: 208 complaints 2022 2023: 40 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2025: 13 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2014: 45 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003116
200452
200518
200621
2007125
200858
200946
201060
201158
201222
201326
201445
201552
2016141
201751
201855
201929
202029
2022208
202340
202422
202513
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 27%

27% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I rear-ended a car after they came to a complete stop at a green light on a road with a 50mph speed limit. I attempted to stop but in the rain my car hydroplaned, and I hit them.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220530

SEAT BELTS 16%

16% of complaints: seat belts — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE CENTER SEAT BELT IS VERY UNSAFE. ONCE THE LATCH IS RELEASE, IT GOES BACK TO THE TOP CORNER, BUT IT HIT MY SON IN THE EYE AND FOREHEAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130627

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 11%

11% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 5 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I'M BACKING UP ON A REVERSE MODE AND A SLIGHTLY ELEVATED RV PARKING TO GET SOME HEAVY ITEMS NEXT TO MY DRIVE WAY, I SLOWLY MOVING AND TRY TO ALIGNED IT TO THE PAVEMENT I NOTICE THE BACKUP CAMERA DIDN'T WORK AND PRESS MY FEET TO THE BRAKE THEN AFTER...

NHTSA ODI report, 20141113

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180327 — parking brake

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper.

Campaign 18V070000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200901 — seat belts

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles.

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.

Campaign 20V403000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251006 — structure

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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

Campaign 25V507000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260617 — structure

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles.

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.

Campaign 26V252000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V070000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V403000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V507000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V252000 (structure) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.