MYRModel Year Report

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:47:15.777Z

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
45
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 125 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 58 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 45 complaints 2014 45 2015: 53 complaints 2016: 144 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2018: 57 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2022: 217 complaints 2022 2023: 48 complaints 2024: 26 complaints 2025: 15 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints
2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 125 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 58 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 45 complaints 2014 45 2015: 53 complaints 2016: 144 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2022: 217 complaints 2022 2023: 48 complaints 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 15 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 125 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2010 2011: 58 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 45 complaints 2014 45 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 144 complaints 2016 2017: 51 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2022: 217 complaints 2022 2023: 48 complaints 2023 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 15 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026

2014: 45 complaints

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YearComplaints
2003116
200452
200519
200621
2007125
200858
200946
201060
201158
201222
201326
201445
201553
2016144
201751
201857
201929
202031
2022217
202348
202426
202515
20263

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

27% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2022-05-30

Seat belts

18% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing retractor.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2013-06-27

Power train

16% · 7 reports

Visibility/wiper

11% · 5 reports

Vehicle speed control

9% · 4 reports
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, 2014-11-13

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2018-03-27Parking brake18V070000 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.

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  2. R
    2020-09-01Seat belts20V403000 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.

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    2025-10-06Structure25V507000 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…

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  4. R
    2026-06-17Structure26V252000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V070000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 20V403000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 25V507000 · Structure
  • Recall 26V252000 · Structure
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.