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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
34%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 34% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 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

“Took vehicle in to dealer due to a vibration coming from transmission, and also, my vehicle would be sluggish when it warmed up. Most concerning, was when slowing at an intersection to turn, and then pressing the gas to accelerate, the vehicle would be hesitant. This almost resulted in a car accident. Based on other reviewers, I find this to be a concern for more than just myself. I had to purchase a brand new transmission at $7,100. Total miles is 56,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11220937, filed 2019-06, 56,000 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

“Took vehicle in to dealer due to a vibration coming from transmission, and also, my vehicle would be sluggish when it warmed up. Most concerning, was when slowing at an intersection to turn, and then pressing the gas to accelerate, the vehicle would be hesitant. This almost resulted in a car accident. Based on other reviewers, I find this to be a concern for more than just myself. I had to purchase a brand new transmission at $7,100. Total miles is 56,000. When on the highway, and attempting to accelerate. The rpms would shoot up, but the transmission felt like it would not shift gears. …”

NHTSA complaint #11220947, filed 2019-06, 56,000 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

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023114%
2022436%
2021316%
2020623%
2019727%
2018524%
2017622%
2016727%
201511764%
20141434%
201337%
201217%
2011310%

Other parts of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Brakes
9 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Engine 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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