What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Owners filed 21 power train complaints, 15 air bag complaints and 11 brake complaints. See the problems section for what they describe.

Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact lists 9 recalls. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

Owners filed 86 complaints, and the largest group is the power train at 21. Read the problems and recalls sections before you decide.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Outlander?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints are there for the 2014 Outlander?

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander^[1]. 14 of them mention a crash^[1].

86owner complaints^[1]

9recalls^[2]

23–27MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

4–5★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car, grouped here by the part of the car they name.

Power Train. 21 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe the SUV shaking, hesitating when they press the gas, refusing to move into a higher gear, or losing drive altogether and needing a tow.
Air Bags. 15 complaints^[6]. Owners describe warning lights that keep coming back and dealers who could not find a fault. Some owners say the bags stayed shut in a collision.
Brakes. 11 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the car surging forward while they were on the pedal, a pedal that sank to the floor, and a parked vehicle that rolled away.
Seat Belts. 10 complaints^[8]. Owners describe latches that jam, a center belt that snaps back hard, trim pieces that fall off, and belts that did not lock in a crash.
Visibility/Wiper. 8 complaints^[9].
Electrical System. 8 complaints^[10].
Speed Control. 8 complaints^[11].
Unknown Or Other. 8 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Outlander is necessarily included.

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut (26V252), April 2026. About 108,046 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut (25V507), August 2025. About 121,529 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Structure › Frame And Members (21V144), March 2021. About 15,347 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly (20V403), July 2020. About 177,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Structure › Frame And Members (20V279), May 2020. About 141,200 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages (18V103), February 2018. About 158,651 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Parking Brake (18V070), January 2018. About 170,354 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Remedy pending
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor (16V792), October 2016. About 93,801 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.^[20]
Seat Belts (14V744), November 2014. About 54,779 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[21]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Outlander 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	25 / 30 / 27	$2,500
Outlander 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[22]	24 / 29 / 26	$2,600
Outlander 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[23]	20 / 27 / 23	$3,550
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[24]	23 / 29 / 26	$2,600
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[25]	24 / 30 / 26	$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[26]	24 / 29 / 26	$2,600

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[4]	5	4	5	4	16.4%
SUV FWD^[27]	4	4	5	4	18.5%
SUV AWD^[28]	4	4	5	4	16.9%
SUV AWD^[29]	4	4	4	4	16.9%
SUV FWD^[30]	4	4	4	4	19.1%
SUV FWD^[31]	4	4	5	4	19.1%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[32]	148 hp
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[33]	166 hp
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander with 3.0L 6-cylinder^[34]	224 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
OUTLANDER 4DR SUV AWD ES^[35]	183 in	71 in	66 in	105 in	3,219 lb
OUTLANDER 4DR SUV AWD SE/GT^[36]	183 in	71 in	66 in	105 in	3,362 lb
OUTLANDER 4DR SUV FWD ES^[37]	183 in	71 in	66 in	105 in	3,571 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Outlander model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	116	6
2004	52	4
2005	19	1
2006	21	1
2007	125	9
2008	58	12
2009	46	13
2010	60	10
2011	88	14
2012	36	10
2013	68	14
2014	86	9
2015	235	12
2016	171	11
2017	78	6
2018	93	6
2019	56	6
2020	57	4
2021	19	3
2022	229	10
2023	58	2
2024	27	1
2025	18	2
2026	6	1

NHTSA's counts for the Outlander show 86 complaints and 9 recalls for 2014^[2]. Among the 25 model years listed, 17 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 7 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2015 (235)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 Outlander?

The 2014 Outlander has 86 complaints on file^[1]. The power train group is the largest at 21 complaints^[5]. The air bag and seat belt groups matter because they involve safety equipment, and the air bag group carries 8 crashes^[6]. The by-year facts also show 9 recalls for this model year^[2]. These are unverified owner reports, so check the recall list on this page and ask a seller whether the work was done.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?: Owners filed 21 power train complaints^[5], 15 air bag complaints^[6] and 11 brake complaints^[7]. See the problems section for what they describe.
Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact lists 9 recalls^[2]. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.
How many complaints are there for the 2014 Outlander?: NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file^[1].
Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?: Owners filed 86 complaints^[1], and the largest group is the power train at 21^[5]. Read the problems and recalls sections before you decide.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Outlander?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

2014 this page
2015 235 complaints, 12 recalls
2016 171 complaints, 11 recalls
2017 78 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 93 complaints, 6 recalls
2019 56 complaints, 6 recalls
2020 57 complaints, 4 recalls
2022 229 complaints, 10 recalls
2023 58 complaints, 2 recalls
2024 27 complaints, 1 recall
2025 18 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

All Mitsubishi models

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander (14 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 12 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Outlander 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
21 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 76,000). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the air bags component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 26,500). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the brakes component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 56,938). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the seat belts component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 59,800). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 21,758). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the speed control component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 32,032). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 64,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V252, filed April 20, 2026: Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Support Device / Strut. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V507, filed August 7, 2025: Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Support Device / Strut. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V144, filed March 5, 2021: Structure › Frame And Members. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V403, filed July 13, 2020: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Buckle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V279, filed May 18, 2020: Structure › Frame And Members. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V103, filed February 9, 2018: Visibility › Windshield Wiper / Washer › Linkages. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V070, filed January 26, 2018: Parking Brake. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V792, filed October 31, 2016: Visibility › Windshield Wiper / Washer › Motor. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V744, filed November 21, 2014: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Outlander 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 148 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 166 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 224 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, OUTLANDER 4DR SUV AWD ES: length 183 in, width 71 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,219 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, OUTLANDER 4DR SUV AWD SE/GT: length 183 in, width 71 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,362 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, OUTLANDER 4DR SUV FWD ES: length 183 in, width 71 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,571 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander: problems, recalls and fuel economy