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severe Owners of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 Outlander (this page) | 4 |
| 2016 Outlander | 11 |
| 2018 Outlander | 5 |
Of the 4 body complaints filed for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 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 body recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body 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 Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of certain liftgate gas springs outside the population of vehicles covered by Safety Recall No. SR-25-002.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a TSB that was sent to dealers to inform them that due to stress applied intensively onto the left and right rear end portion of the seat cushion by a passenger, the cushion may sink down and rub against the edges of the metal seat frame. This in turn may cause the damaged urethane material to turn to powder and fall on the floor carpet. This TSB provides a repair procedure to replace the damaged seat cushion pad, and apply tape on the frame to help prevent future damage.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with DTC U0141.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS SENT TO DEALERS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSPECTION OF, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACEMENT OF THE TAILGATE GARNISH, IN CASES WHERE THE TAILGATE GARNISH CONTACTS THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
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 roof is very thin, and " tinny" sounding in this area. The steel in this area needs to be to reinforced with a light…
I'm backing up on a reverse mode and a slightly elevated rv parking to get some heavy items next to my drive way, I slowly moving and try to aligned it to the pavement I notice the backup camera didn't work and press my feet to the brake then after I release it accelerate past backward hitting the wooden fench and zero ground the 6 foot shed, causing the back body part of the car wreck and I end…
Like another post I saw. After going through the car wash the roof was dented from the blowers while exiting the carwash. I have to pay out of pocket to fix the roof though I didn't do anything at all. Just a flimsy thin roof in the front above the windshield. *tr
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
Based on the 4 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 5,833 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 $1,500 for body 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 body 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.