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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
54,016miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,016 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I am accelerating, pushing the gas pedal the rpms go down significantly then riser significantly. Now there is a deep rumble or vibration if I go above 50 and the check engine light is on. I live in flat terrain with occasional hills but drive mostly highways.”

NHTSA complaint #11184754, filed 2019-03, 76,000 miles

“I'm not sure if it is in the motor or transmission of my SUV. What happens is when I am driving on the highway I push down on the accelerator and its as though my car is standing still then a few seconds later the accelerate starts to work and move the car, this has happened a few times and I have almost been hit from behind because of this. I no longer drive my car on the highways because I'm terrified that this will happen again while on the highway and I will be crashed or even killed due to what ever is going on with my car”

NHTSA complaint #10948165, filed 2017-01, 25,400 miles

“When I push on gas, the car never shifts gears! I can start out slowly with a little gas peddle pressure, but when trying to get up to speed and merge with traffic, it will never shift into a higher gear! It stays at about 20mph and engine revs to red zone unless I lift off gas. I don't even get gas peddle half way down. Transmission roars, car doesn't go, and I can't go forward but at a slow crawl unless I pull over, let off gas completely so car can settle, then try again. It won't shift in awd or 4wd and I old lady, I don't troomp n rocket. …”

NHTSA complaint #10807645, filed 2015-12, 32,032 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine and the ASC warning light were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to a nearby independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the PCM needed to be updated. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Number: 13−13−008. …”

NHTSA complaint #11561112, filed 2023-12, 110,400 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202219%
2021526%
2020831%
2019519%
201815%
2017519%
2016831%
20153519%
2014410%
2013410%
2012214%
2011827%

Other parts of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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