2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

20132015
Complaints
58
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:70,354 mi
#29 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:53,089 mi
Crash-related:3
#35 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:35,050 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,354
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
53,089
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,050
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~634,132 vehicles.

21V144000Structure:frame And Members · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~15,347 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.

20V279000Structure:frame And Members · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~141,200 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

18V103000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
~158,651 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

18V070000Parking Brake
~170,354 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

16V792000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~93,801 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

14V744000Seat Belts
~54,779 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.

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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 58 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (12 complaints, avg 70,354 mi); Brakes (9 complaints, avg 53,089 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 35,050 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,588 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 634,132 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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