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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander has a complaint index of 63, ranking 8th worst out of 20 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Airbags are the top problem area, with 12 complaints (27% share) and a median failure mileage of 23,000, plus 4 recalls including seat belts and brakes.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
63/100
#8 of 20 Outlander years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
45
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
9
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
24 city / 29 hwy
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0

Top 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags12 (27%)
  2. Other7 (16%)
  3. Seat Belts7 (16%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain7 (16%)
  5. Structure & Body6 (13%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers5 (11%)
  7. Brakes4 (9%)
  8. Electrical System4 (9%)
  9. Engine4 (9%)
  10. Fuel System1 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-to-high speed crashes, including collisions at 40 mph and 65 mph.
  • Some owners reported crashes with no injuries despite airbags not deploying, while others sustained back, shoulder, and neck injuries.
  • The second-row center seat belt was reported to snap back quickly after release, striking a child, and in another case a child's seat belt latch stuck and required manual removal.
  • Windshield wipers were reported to freeze in cold weather because they sit below the heated portion of the glass, reducing visibility in snow.
  • The front crash mitigation and adaptive cruise control warning lights repeatedly triggered service-required messages that dealers could not diagnose.
  • One owner reported the roof denting from car wash blowers, pointing to thin roof metal.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2013Sep 2014Apr 2015Sep 2016Nov 2017Sep 2018Oct 2020Oct 2022
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Sep 2023; peak Sep 2014 (2).

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V252000Apr 20, 2026Structure & Body108,046 vehicles

    Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

    Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

    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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

  2. NHTSA 25V507000Aug 7, 2025Structure & Body121,529 vehicles

    Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

    Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

    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

  3. NHTSA 20V403000Jul 13, 2020Seat Belts177,000 vehicles

    Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

    Risk: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    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. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.

See all 4 recalls for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander →

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best522623
2013Good3226523
2014Caution6345426
2015Good2652526
2016Avoid95145826

All Mitsubishi Outlander years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
It carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 63, ranking 8th worst among 20 Outlander model years. Airbags, seat belts, and transmission issues are the leading complaint areas.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 12 of 45 complaints (27%) and 6 of 9 reported crashes, with a median failure mileage of 23,000.
Does the 2014 Outlander have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering the liftgate gas springs (structure & body), second-row seat belt buckle interference, and rear brake caliper corrosion. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 Outlander compare to other years?
Its complaint index of 63 is worse than 2012 (5, Best), 2013 (32, Good), and 2015 (26, Good), but better than 2016 (95, Avoid) and 2022 (100, Avoid).
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
EPA rates it at 26 mpg combined (24 city / 29 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,500.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.