Most common 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Share of the 45 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Outlander complaints by model year
Best Outlander years: 2012, 2013, 2019. Years to avoid: 2022, 2016, 2023, 2024, 2025. Compare all years →
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls (4)
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
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.
Remedy: 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.
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
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…
Remedy: 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.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
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.
Remedy: 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…
Parking brake
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander owners say
Air bags
I rear-ended a car after they came to a complete stop at a green light on a road with a 50mph speed limit. I attempted to stop but in the rain my car hydroplaned, and I hit them. Upon impact my seatbelt did not lock up and my airbags didn't deploy despite the fact that I was going at least 20mph. I ended up hitting the steering wheel pretty hard and still have pain, spasms, and soreness.
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 lock us in safely. I hit my steering wheel and left panel near windshield. The passenger hit the sun visor above his head. The back driver passenger was jolted upward hitting the ceiling and drivers seat. The back passenger on the other side was jolted up hitting the ceiling and passenger seat. The impact was hard enough to move my car 33 feet forward and into another car. On impact my air bags did not deploy which caused us to all go airborne in the car hitting ceiling, seats, and equipment. …
Seat belts
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the front passenger's seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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 lock us in safely. I hit my steering wheel and left panel near windshield. The passenger hit the sun visor above his head. The back driver passenger was jolted upward hitting the ceiling and drivers seat. The back passenger on the other side was jolted up hitting the ceiling and passenger seat. The impact was hard enough to move my car 33 feet forward and into another car. On impact my air bags did not deploy which caused us to all go airborne in the car hitting ceiling, seats, and equipment. …
Transmission & drivetrain
Transmission has filled me twice now. The first time the transmission out was when the car is at approximately 42,000 miles. The first time it went out we were able to pull over safely, but it just gave out while going high speeds on the highway. The second time was luckily in my neighborhood where we were able to coast it back home. Both times not much warning was given. The first time was the one that put us and others at risk being on a road with 60+ speed limits.
Tl* 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 vehicle. While driving up a hill, the vehicle would not exceed 30 MPH. The vehicle was towed to colonial Mitsubishi (300 myers dr, charlottesville, va 22901, [phone]) where the CVT was reset. The dealer diagnosed that the transition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed for a second time to pomoco Mitsubishi hampton (located at 4206 w Mercury blvd, hampton, va 23666, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the transition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 133,609.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 25 / 30 / 27 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | CVT | 4WD | 24 / 29 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23 / 29 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 24 / 30 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 4WD | 24 / 29 / 26 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 20 / 27 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?
Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Outlander rates average: 1.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the Outlander at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The air bags — 12 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the seat belts (7) and transmission & drivetrain (7).
How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, the most recent from April 20, 2026 (support device/strut). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2013 and 2019. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022, 2016, 2023, 2024 and 2025. See the full Mitsubishi Outlander years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 30,000 miles; 59% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.