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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

64/100

#6 most-complained of 15 Outlander years

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander has a complaint index of 64, ranking 6th worst out of 15 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 45 complaints, 4 recalls, and 9 crashes, with Airbags as the top problem area (27% of complaints).

Complaints
45
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
9 / 0
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
24 city / 29 hwy

Top 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a moose collision at 65 mph and a side-impact crash at 40 mph, sometimes leading to injuries.
  • Seat belts reportedly failed to lock during a rear-end collision, letting occupants be thrown forward into the steering wheel or dashboard.
  • The center rear seat belt buckle was described as retracting quickly and forcefully, striking a child in the face, and separately becoming stuck and trapping a small child.
  • Owners reported wiper blades positioned below the heated defrost zone, causing them to freeze and reduce visibility in snow.
  • One owner reported the roof denting easily from car wash blowers, describing the roof metal as very thin.
  • Warning lights for front crash mitigation, adaptive cruise control, and airbag service repeatedly illuminated with no fault found by the dealer.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2013Sep 2014Apr 2015Sep 2016Nov 2017Sep 2018Oct 2020Oct 2022
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Sep 2023; peak Oct 2014 (4).

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)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best022623
2013Good4326523
2014Caution6445426
2015Best2152526
2016Avoid93145826

All Mitsubishi Outlander years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 Outlander a complaint index of 64, making it a Caution year and the 6th worst among 15 model years covered. Airbags account for 27% of its 45 complaints.
What are the main problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The top problem area is Airbags (12 complaints, 27% share, 6 crashes), followed by Seat Belts and Transmission & Powertrain, each with 7 complaints (16% share).
Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Outlander, covering liftgate gas spring corrosion, second-row center seat belt buckle interference, and rear brake caliper water intrusion.
How does the 2014 Outlander compare to other Outlander years?
With a complaint index of 64, 2014 ranks 6th worst of 15 years. It's better than 2016, 2022, 2023, and 2024, which are all rated Avoid with higher complaint indexes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
EPA rates the 2014 Outlander 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.