2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.

20132015
Complaints
58
per 10K Sold
44.4
US Sales
13,068
Crashes
13
Fires
0
Injuries
11
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

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

#112 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:28,900 mi
Crash-related:6
#27 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:98,160 mi
#37 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Avg mileage:47,172 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
28,900
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,160
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
47,172
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,500
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~468,883 vehicles.

25V507000Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
~121,529 affected

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.

20V403000Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
~177,000 affected

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.

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.

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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander has 58 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Top reported problems: Airbags (12 complaints, avg 28,900 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 98,160 mi); Seat Belt Issues (7 complaints, avg 47,172 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,698 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander include 13 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 11 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 468,883 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?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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