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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

85 NHTSA owner complaints · 6 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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Owner complaints: 85 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 7.08

Power Train20Air Bags15Service Brakes11Seat Belts10Unknown Or Other8Vehicle Speed Control8

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

Windshield wipers don’t work drivers side works but won’t go all the way down the passenger side don’t work at all when it wants to work it gets stuck in the other wiper and bends the arms
I picked up my vehicle from having a recall service done. but when i was unloading the rental car my car began to roll due to ebrake recall that has not been properly addressed. have warning lights indicating airbag service and that passenger airbag is off when it is occupied. Airbags should never fail, nor should brakes. no matter miles or salt on road. if salt corodes a certain part than it must be an aloy th…
Not reporting an incident but this vehicle has a dash light that says to "service airbags" shouldn't this be a safety recall as I don't know what's wrong with them.

Recalls: 6 campaigns (2 severe)

20142016201820202021
CampaignComponentSummary
21V144000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…
18V103000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:LinkaMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and …
20V279000Structure:Frame And MembersMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 201…
14V744000Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, …
18V070000Parking BrakeMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may ent…
16V792000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $1,485$2,924
Estimated running cost this year (age 12) $2,924

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,479vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (20 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 71/100, computed from 85 NHTSA complaints and 6 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 05/03/2021. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

71RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 85 NHTSA complaints on record (7.1/yr of exposure)
  • 6 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems

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