2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
86/100
#3 most-complained of 15 Outlander Sport years
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranks 3rd worst of 15 model years, with a complaint index of 86 and 41 complaints across 6 recalls. Transmission & Powertrain issues lead at 34% of complaints, making this year a relative Avoid.
- Complaints
- 41
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 29 hwy
Top 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (34%)
- Brakes9 (22%)
- Engine7 (17%)
- Electrical System5 (12%)
- Other4 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (10%)
- Airbags3 (7%)
- Seat Belts3 (7%)
- Structure & Body3 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
What owners report
- Owners report hesitation and stalling sensations when accelerating from a stop, with the transmission staying in a low gear and the engine revving near redline while speed stays around 20 mph.
- Some describe the transmission delaying gear engagement for a long pause before slowly picking up speed after acceleration.
- Brakes reportedly fail to stop the vehicle promptly in slow-moving traffic, with anti-lock brakes engaging unexpectedly and making the car harder to control, especially on wet pavement.
- Airbags reportedly did not deploy during low-speed crashes, including one impact around 15 mph and another around 35 mph where vehicles lost control.
- Owners report power windows dropping into the door or becoming misaligned, with window motors continuing to run and making grinding noises after the glass is fully raised.
- Seat belt covers and hardware reportedly come loose, causing belts to fit improperly and fail to catch or stay untangled.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V144000Mar 5, 2021Structure & Body15,347 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
- NHTSA 20V279000May 18, 2020Structure & Body141,200 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
- NHTSA 18V103000Feb 9, 2018Visibility & Wipers158,651 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
Risk: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Outlander Sport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a bad year?
- Relative to other Outlander Sport model years, 2014 ranks 3rd worst out of 15 years tracked, with a complaint index of 86 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Outlander Sport?
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 34% of all reports (14 of 41), followed by Brakes at 22% and Engine issues at 17%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2014 Outlander Sport have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2014 Outlander Sport, covering structure/body corrosion, wiper motor water intrusion, rear brake caliper corrosion, and a front passenger seat belt fastener issue.
- Which Outlander Sport years are better than 2014?
- According to NHTSA data, 2012, 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2023 all carry Good or Best verdicts with lower complaint indexes (43, 36, 29, 21, and 7 respectively) compared to 86 for 2014.
- What is the median mileage for transmission complaints on the 2014 Outlander Sport?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 56,000 miles at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Outlander Sport.