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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the transmission (34% of complaints, typically around 56,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Outlander Sport model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Transmission
14 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
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…
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…
Brakes
9 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
While driving in a slow moving construction zone, applied the brakes and the vehicle failed to stop, continuing to move forward. Noticed on this particular vehicle that at times anti lock brakes come on and makes the vehicle more difficult to control. Specifically under wet road condition on asphalt, but does happen…
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While parked, the vehicle rolled away. The contact stated that a neighbor was able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had a manual transmission and was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v070000 (parking brake). The dealer (edwards Mitsubishi…
Electrical
5 complaints · 12%I was parking my car and my foot was firmly on the brake. Just as I was going to shift my car into park, the engine revved and the car surged forward I was unable to stop the car, in spite of braking. The car jumped the curb in the parking lot and ended up stopping on top of a landscaping boulder. This stopped the car…
I do not have an auto light function on the vehicle but the lights will randomly come on, even though the switch is turned to off. When this happens my turn signals do not work at all. I took the vehicle to the dealership since it is under warranty, but because the lights and turn signals were working at that moment…
Engine
5 complaints · 12%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…
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…
Speed control
4 complaints · 10%I was parking my car and my foot was firmly on the brake. Just as I was going to shift my car into park, the engine revved and the car surged forward I was unable to stop the car, in spite of braking. The car jumped the curb in the parking lot and ended up stopping on top of a landscaping boulder. This stopped the car…
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…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 10%The front door (passenger side) has rusted all along the botton of the door. In addition there is a noise coming from the door when you open and close it. Sounds like something is loose inside the door between the outer door and the inner door. There is no rust on the rest of the car.
Asc warning light came on and shortly after the engine overheating warning. This happened on the expressway (cold temperature: 15-20 degrees in ky)
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving approximately 45 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers became inoperative. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited for the rain to subside. Victory Mitsubishi (4070 boston road, bronx, new york 10475, ([phone]) was made…
Since I've owned the vehicle there have been two prior recalls concerning the wiper motors. The last repair was not right and I complained to any that would listen yet nothing was done. Now my wiper blade motor is failing in the same way as the prior recall spoke of. My blades function erratically and do not come back…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 7%Seat belt covers n covers that cover bolts n nuts keep coming off... Ones at feet that cover mechanics won't stay on. Makes belts not fit properly and not catch when needed, nor do they stay untangled nor in right position on bodies.
Report receipt date: nov 21, 2014 NHTSA campaign number: 14v744000 Mitsubishi refuses to pay for the repair of the passenger seatbelt which has become loose and does not latch anymore. They are saying this recall does not affect my VIN #. My car is also a 2014, I think you need to revise your recall to include my VIN…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20v-279. Owners not previously notified under 20v-279 were notified on march 22, 2021.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began august 7, 2020. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-20-003.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 10, 2018. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-004.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 27, 2018. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-002.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-010.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts
Risk: A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2014. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-011.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (14 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles); brakes (9 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 5, 2021 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Outlander Sport model year since 2000, with 41 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.