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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

The most common problem on the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is airbags, typically around 23,000 miles. Its complaint count is close to a typical Outlander model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
69/100
Owner complaints
45
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
130
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
23-27mpg

The worst 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    12
  • Seat belts
    7
  • Transmission
    7
  • Visibility
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Electrical
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Seats
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

No deployment 5Backup camera 5

Recalls 4

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strutReported April 20, 2026 · 108,046 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V507.

Recall number 26V252000 · Recall details

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strutReported August 7, 2025 · 121,529 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002

Recall number 25V507000 · Recall details

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assemblyReported July 13, 2020 · 177,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 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.

Recall number 20V403000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported January 26, 2018 · 170,354 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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. 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.

Recall number 18V070000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 130

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.4L 4‑cylFWD253027
2.4L 4‑cyl4WD242926
2.0L 4‑cylFWD23-2429-3026
2.0L 4‑cyl4WD242926
3.0L 6‑cyl4WD202723

What 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 1, 2023 · Fuel system · AZ

The car just did not start the morning I was headed to work. I had someone inspect my vehicle as I was unsure why is just randomly stopped working It has not been inspected by the manufacturer I did not get no warning of some sort it just didn’t start one morning

Filed Oct 27, 2022 · Transmission · TX

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.

Filed May 30, 2022 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · Seat belts · 120,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed May 11, 2021 · Seat belts · 76,000 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi outlander. The contact had the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v403000 (seat belts) at auto stop mitsubishi (pr-2, aguadilla pueblo, aguadilla 00603, puerto rico). Upon picking up the vehicle, the contact stated that the seat belt cover was fractured. The contact informed the dealer of her concern regarding the seat belt and was informed that the replacement part to repair the seat belt would be ordered. The contact stated after 4 months, the seat belt was still not repaired. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to auto stop mitsubishi (pr-2, aguadilla pueblo, aguadilla 00603, puerto rico) where it was diagnosed with the seat belt cover needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed May 5, 2021 · 61,750 miles · OH

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 (https://www.mitsubishi-forums.com/threads/reverse-camera-not-coming-on.72338/#post-360974) , apparently this is an issue for many people. One forum member states an etacs coding entry called 'rear_cmr_prst' says it is 'not present.' I feel this is most definitely a safety issue, particularly when backing out of a public parking spot. I realize this is a convenience item for my year of vehicle (2014), but since the cameron gulbransen kids transportation safety act of 2007 became law as of may 1, 2018, these items are standard equipment on all new vehicles. From reading the forum, any repairs are at the expense of the consumer, and my local mitsubishi shops have no idea of what is wrong and have never heard of the problem. Many in the forum mention 'vehicle signal check' menu, etacs programming, can communications, coding data, and other wiring information the average consumer is oblivious of. If rearview cameras are required equipment due to passage of the above law, shouldn't this issue be a safety recall for repair or replacement of the defect at manufacturer expense? By the way, this car has never been in any accident, had any damage done to the rear of the vehicle and has always been well cared for and maintained.

Filed Apr 21, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · 130,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · CA

When I put my car in reverse, my rear camera does not work.... I have not had any sort of accident.

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · PA

I was driving on the highway and with no warning the vehicle lost pressure when pressing on the gas peddle to drive to maintain speed limit when driving the car. The transmission fluid was checked and there was the recommended level of transmission fluid. Mechanic stated error code p0868. Per mechanic/transmission specialist this is a known problem with mitsubishi transmissions and they are only able to get the transmission from a dealer. Please note that his has occurred to other 2014 mitsubishi outlanders with 50,000 or less that were purchased at the lancaster mitsubishi in lancaster, pa.

Filed Apr 4, 2020 · Transmission · 83,001 miles · MI

Speed dropped and won't go out of second gear, mechanic says all of these transmissions are bad and dangerous, happened on city street

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Questions about the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, close to a typical Outlander model year.

What is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander year score?

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander scores 69 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Airbags, with 12 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles. Next is seat belts (7).

How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

4 recalls, covering structure, seat belts and parking brake.

What year does the Mitsubishi Outlander have bad airbags?

The Mitsubishi Outlander model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (12 complaints) and 2018 (10 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

Official estimates for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander range from 23 to 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25 city and 30 highway.

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