Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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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 →
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.
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.
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.
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.