repaired · 2026 Q3
Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
NewRisk. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
2014 Mitsubishi OutlanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-507 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
7Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility/wiper
4Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
4Structure1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Equipment adaptive/mobility
76 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 6 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Risk. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully.
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 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 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander safety ratings
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Outlander owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I rear-ended a car after they came to a complete stop at a green light on a road with a 50mph speed limit. I attempted to stop but in the rain my car hydroplaned, and I hit them. Upon impact my seatbelt did not lock up and my airbags didn't deploy despite the fact that I was going at least 20mph. I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE…
AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT IS STAYING ON WITH NO ACCIDENTS OR REASON FOR DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND THE WARNING STAYS ON, ALSO THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT IS STAYING ON
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