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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Compared with other Mitsubishi Outlander years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
45filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
30,000miles, 37 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. The part named most often is air bags, with 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by seat belts (7) and transmission and drivetrain (7). 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 59% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,000 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 9 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 130 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 13 Mitsubishi Outlander model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (2), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “I had a accident with my 3 children in the car with me. I was driving on a 6 lane highway & hit a car that was in the middle lane as it came to a complete stop for no apparent reason other than reaching for something in the floorboard. The damage was to the front end of my Outlander, needing to replace the bumper, hood, lights, A/C condenser & more. None of the 7 airbags in my car were deployed & none of the seatbelts locked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10794493, filed 2015-11, 15,000 miles

Seat belts: “I was recently in a wreck and my cars air bags did not deploy and my seat belts did not lock in. I was sitting stationary as the traffic in front of me had stopped to allow someone to turn. All of a sudden a car smashed into my rear end. All passengers in the car and myself were thrown forward. The seat belts did not lock us in safely. I hit my steering wheel and left panel near windshield. The passenger hit the sun visor above his head. The back driver passenger was jolted upward hitting the ceiling and drivers seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11020503, filed 2017-08, 65,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The car started shaking profusely while driving. I pulled over and it was loud. I turned off the car and everything seemed normal. I started driving and after about 100yards it started shaking and wouldn't accelerate. I was on access road driving. It came all of a sudden.”

NHTSA complaint #11413289, filed 2021-04, 130,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “We had a spontaneous sunroof glass explosion. We were driving down the highway approximately going 65mph at night, and there was no other vehicles around. All of a sudden there was a large explosion sound. I thought at first that a tire may have blown. I then heard a large amount of wind coming from the top of car. I pulled over to inspect and saw the sunroof was shattered, with many of the pieces on top of the inside shield.”

NHTSA complaint #11111122, filed 2018-07, 37,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

59% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 68,500 miles.

32%0–1014%10–2514%25–5019%50–7511%75–1008%100–1503%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (37 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 30,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2013920152017201920212023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Outlander · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 16.4% risk
Outlander · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 5554 · 18.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2013: 4 stars overall; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander 2WD2.4L 4-cylCVT253027$2,500
Outlander 4WD2.4L 4-cylCVT242926$2,600
Outlander 4WD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic202723$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 130 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 130 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20251519,0001—27—Too new
2024265,0001427Too new to compareToo new
20235033,000242750 · TypicalToo new
202221710,0007—27100 · MoreStable
20203266,00034–52725 · FewerRising
20192920,00054–52751 · TypicalRising
20185727,50064–52766 · MoreRising
20175134,00064–52762 · TypicalFalling
201614560,51884–52786 · MoreFalling
20155335,00054–52753 · TypicalRising
20144530,00044–52750 · TypicalFalling
20132661,40054258 · FewerFalling
20122286,0006425—Falling
20115864,0008—2537 · TypicalRising
20106062,00010—2433 · FewerFalling
20094692,50013—2215 · FewerRising
20085899,00012—2221 · FewerFalling
200712588,7899—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200621100,0001—22—Stable
20051988,0001—22—Falling
20045263,2504—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200311668,2506—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Mitsubishi Outlander model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by seat belts with 7.

Has the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 4–5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 25 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reported?

Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 68,500 miles; 59% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.