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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport visibility problems

moderate Owners of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →

Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Avg fix
$350

When does it fail?

Of the 4 visibility complaints filed for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.

0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
1 (50%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
1 (50%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

All 2 active visibility recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.

No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 18V103000 February 9, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

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.
severe NHTSA 16V792000 October 31, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

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.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin TSB-22-51-003 Dec 2022

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Troubleshooting Procedure for the Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected Service Manuals.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin FRONTWIPERSYSTEM Feb 2017

THIS IS A WORKSHEET PROVIDED TO CERTAIN DEALERS TO PERFORM A STUDY OF THE DECK GARNISH, WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR, AND WIPER LINK BOOTS. THE PARTS BEING STUDIED MUST ALSO BE SHIPPED TO MMNA FOR EXAMINATION.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin FRONTWIPERSYSTEM Feb 2017

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETED WORKSHEET PROVIDED TO CERTAIN DEALERS TO PERFORM A STUDY OF THE DECK GARNISH GAPS, WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR'S CONDITIONS, AND WIPER LINK BOOTS.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin TSB-16-42A-001 Oct 2016

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS DEALERS TO INSPECT THE DOOR GLASS FREE PLAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR RUN CHANNELS, IF THERE ARE DOOR GLASS CHATTER OR BINDING DURING OPERATION.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin TT218 Aug 2015

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 2 most recent

visibility · 59,800 mi · filed 11/05/2018

Tl* 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, (718) 618-6292) was made aware of the failure. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired…

visibility · 157,800 mi · filed 07/05/2019

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 to rest in the park position. The original recall work and parts where subpar…

Had visibility trouble with your 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the visibility problem on the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?

Based on the 4 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 108,800 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to visibility?

Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover visibility issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Mitsubishi/Outlander Sport. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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