Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 45 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
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 [xxx] says....:"now you know the rest of the story". And now so do I. Mystery solved. Yes the…
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…
On friday, november 18, 2016, I was driving my wife's 2014 Mitsubishi outlander sport. As I was pulling into a parking spot at the harris teeter grocery store located at 2019 s glenburnie road, new bern, nc. I was pulling into a parking spot on the left. Therefore, I had my…
Tl* 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…
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Common questions
Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
On the NHTSA data, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 11 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 35,375 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 35,375 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Mitsubishi Outlander has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 45 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.