2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-144 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has problems

41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train140
Service brakes93
Electrical system51
Engine40
Vehicle speed control41
Air bags32
Seat belts31
Suspension31
Visibility/wiper30
7 other systems91

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

15%repaired · 2022 Q4

Structure: frame and members

Recall 21V-144 · Mar 5, 2021 · 15,347 vehicles · 2,255 repaired

Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

39%repaired · 2022 Q2

Structure: frame and members

Recall 20V-279 · May 18, 2020 · 141,200 vehicles · 55,415 repaired

Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2019 Q2

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 18V-103 · Feb 9, 2018 · 158,651 vehicles · 88,853 repaired

Risk. Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2019 Q2

Parking brake

Recall 18V-070 · Jan 26, 2018 · 170,354 vehicles · 98,040 repaired

Risk. If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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55%repaired · 2018 Q2

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 16V-792 · Oct 31, 2016 · 93,801 vehicles · 52,039 repaired

Risk. Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2016 Q1

Seat belts

Recall 14V-744 · Nov 21, 2014 · 54,779 vehicles · 38,429 repaired

Risk. A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Outlander Sport year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outlander Sport median. How we score

'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport safety ratings

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Outlander Sport owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

lower control arm broke due to recall #21v144 resulting in transmission cv axles lower control arms front steering components and drive train failure. emergency tow bill etc vihicle is at burdick mitsubishi in cicero ny and dealer says mitsubishi has denied as secondary damage as per recall.…
Complaint 11758853 · Aug 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine and the ASC warning light were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The contact…
Complaint 11561112 · Dec 20, 2023 · 110,400 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact replaced the battery; however, while driving, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The traction control warning light and an unknown…
Complaint 11530705 · Jul 6, 2023

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