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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the air bags (27% of complaints, typically around 23,000 miles). It is 14th of 23 Outlander model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Air bags
12 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side door of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control and crashed into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, shoulder, and…
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Seat belts
7 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
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…
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…
Transmission
7 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 106,500 miles.
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 45 MPH, the CVT warning indicator illuminated and "overheating please slow down" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact was able to park on the side of the road for thirty minutes to wait for the warning indicator to turn off before restarting the…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 11%The first time I drove this vehicle in the snow I realized that the wipers are placed below the heated part of the windshield. This causes the wipers to freeze up and not clear the windshield properly reducing visibility. I think that an angled wiper arm that places the wiper over the defog would correct the…
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the windshield wipers, when activated, failed to return to the downward position. The contact took the vehicle to hayward Mitsubishi (25601 mission blvd, hayward, ca 94544; [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the windshield motor was corroded and…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
Like another post I saw. After going through the car wash the roof was dented from the blowers while exiting the carwash. I have to pay out of pocket to fix the roof though I didn't do anything at all. Just a flimsy thin roof in the front above the windshield.
Same as two (2) other entries herein..... The roof sustained dents from the blower of a non-contact car wash. When I first saw the dents, I wondered what caused them. Like [] says....:"now you know the rest of the story". And now so do I. Mystery solved. Yes the roof is very thin, and " tinny" sounding in this area.…
Speed control
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 30 MPH, the acceleration seized and would not respond after a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the acceleration was normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure occurred everyday since the vehicle…
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.
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 9%The rearview camera system suddenly quit showing video when I put the car in reverse. The camera itself still works as I can go into the settings for brightness, color, etc., the back up sensors still beep when I am backing up and the reverse lights still work as well. From looking at the Mitsubishi forum…
Electrical
3 complaints · 7%While driving the fcm, (front crash mitigation), and acc, (adapter cruise control), lights came on with message "service required". I took the car to the dealer they could find nothing wrong. A month later they came on again, the dealer could find nothing wrong. The next time the lights came on it was "airbag service…
At just under 60,000 miles, the rear back up camera stopped working, resulting in a safety hazard while backing up. When I contacted the dealer, I was told they are familiar with the issue, but it's commonly in the stereo head unit, which is not covered under warranty, and would not look at it as they said it's costly…
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 recalls
Body and structure: support device/strut
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Mmna will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 17, 2026. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-26-001. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov june 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v507.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2018-2022 outlander phev and 2014-2020 outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Body and structure: support device/strut
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Mmna will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 6, 2025. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-25-002
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began september 1, 2020. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-20-004.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (12 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles); seat belts (7 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 106,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 20, 2026 (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?
- It is 14th of 23 Outlander model years by number of complaints, with 45 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.