2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: upon starting the vehicle and taking off with the shifter engaged in automatic, the car quickly engages the first gear but as i depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate, it feels and sounds like the engine is about to stall out and the vehicle slows back down as if hesitating and malfunctioning, .

5 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

13 complaints

22%

• UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TAKING OFF WITH THE SHIFTER ENGAGED IN AUTOMATIC, THE CAR QUICKLY ENGAGES THE FIRST GEAR BUT AS I DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO ACCELERATE, IT FEELS AND SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO STALL OUT AND THE VEHICLE SLOWS BACK DOWN AS IF HESITATING AND MALFUNCTIONING,
• WHEN I PUSH ON GAS, THE CAR NEVER SHIFTS GEARS! I CAN START OUT SLOWLY WITH A LITTLE GAS PEDDLE PRESSURE, BUT WHEN TRYING TO GET UP TO SPEED AND MERGE WITH TRAFFIC, IT WILL NEVER SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR! IT STAYS AT ABOUT 20MPH AND ENGINE REVS TO RED ZONE UNLESS I LIFT OFF GAS. I DON'T EVEN GET GAS
• JERKING FORWARD WHEN CAR MITS OUTLANDER SPORT STARTS. HAVE TRIED USING HAND BRAKE ON PARKING BUT ONCE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT SHOOTS FORWARD.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TAKING OFF WITH THE SHIFTER ENGAGED IN AUTOMATIC, THE CAR QUICKLY ENGAGES THE FIRST GEAR BUT AS I DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO ACCELERATE, IT FEELS AND SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO STALL OUT AND THE VEHICLE SLOWS BACK DOWN AS IF HESITATING AND MALFUNCTIONING, ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

9 complaints

16%

• I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. JUST AS I WAS GOING TO SHIFT MY CAR INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, IN SPITE OF BRAKING. THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB IN THE PARKING LOT AND ENDED UP STOPPING ON TOP OF A LANDSCAPING BOULDER. T
• AFTER A FULL STOP BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO CAR FLOOR AND CAR MOVE FORWARD EVEN PEDAL IS TO THE FLOOR I BILEVE IS THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER I HAVE TAKE THE CAR TO DEALER AND RESPONSE IS WE CAN NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM IN LESS THAN A MONTH HAS HAPPEN 6 TIMES
• JERKING FORWARD WHEN CAR MITS OUTLANDER SPORT STARTS. HAVE TRIED USING HAND BRAKE ON PARKING BUT ONCE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT SHOOTS FORWARD.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. JUST AS I WAS GOING TO SHIFT MY CAR INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, IN SPITE OF BRAKING. THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB IN THE PARKING LOT AND ENDED UP STOPPING ON TOP OF A LANDSCAPING BOULDER. T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

5 complaints

• I WENT TO ROLL MY DRIVERS WINDOW UP AND THE GLASS FELL INTO THE DOOR, I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND THE "FIXED" IT BUT THE WINDOWS BOTH ROLL UP OF THE AND SEEM TO BE OFF THE ALLIGNMENT. THEY SOUND LIKE THEY WILL BREAK BECAUSE THE MOTOR CONTINUES TO ROLL UP WITH THE WINDOW ALL THE
• I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. JUST AS I WAS GOING TO SHIFT MY CAR INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, IN SPITE OF BRAKING. THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB IN THE PARKING LOT AND ENDED UP STOPPING ON TOP OF A LANDSCAPING BOULDER. T
• TURN SIGNALS DO NOT SHUT OFF AFTER TURN. MUST TURN OFF MANUALY. AND SOMETIMES HEAD LIGHTS COME ON WHEN TURN SIGNALS ARE ON.. SAME PROBLEM WHEN CHANGING LANES ON A HIGHWAY..

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I WENT TO ROLL MY DRIVERS WINDOW UP AND THE GLASS FELL INTO THE DOOR, I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND THE "FIXED" IT BUT THE WINDOWS BOTH ROLL UP OF THE AND SEEM TO BE OFF THE ALLIGNMENT. THEY SOUND LIKE THEY WILL BREAK BECAUSE THE MOTOR CONTINUES TO ROLL UP WITH THE WINDOW ALL THE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

• I BOUGHT A NEW MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT THE DAY MARCH 29, 2014 I HAVE A CLAIM NUMBER [XXX], AFTER THIS COMPLAIN I HAVE SEND MANY EMAILS ASKING THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ALREADY GOT THE WAY TO CORRECT THE DEFECT IN THE AIR CONDITIONING OF THIS SUV, BECAUSE EVERY DAY IS STRONGER AND I HAVE
• WHEN I PUSH ON GAS, THE CAR NEVER SHIFTS GEARS! I CAN START OUT SLOWLY WITH A LITTLE GAS PEDDLE PRESSURE, BUT WHEN TRYING TO GET UP TO SPEED AND MERGE WITH TRAFFIC, IT WILL NEVER SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR! IT STAYS AT ABOUT 20MPH AND ENGINE REVS TO RED ZONE UNLESS I LIFT OFF GAS. I DON'T EVEN GET GAS
• I'M NOT SURE IF IT IS IN THE MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION OF MY SUV. WHAT HAPPENS IS WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I PUSH DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR AND ITS AS THOUGH MY CAR IS STANDING STILL THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER THE ACCELERATE STARTS TO WORK AND MOVE THE CAR, THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AND I HAVE A

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I BOUGHT A NEW MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT THE DAY MARCH 29, 2014 I HAVE A CLAIM NUMBER [XXX], AFTER THIS COMPLAIN I HAVE SEND MANY EMAILS ASKING THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ALREADY GOT THE WAY TO CORRECT THE DEFECT IN THE AIR CONDITIONING OF THIS SUV, BECAUSE EVERY DAY IS STRONGER AND I HAVE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

• THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY TWO SAFETY RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. I CONTACT THEM TWICE, AND NO ONE GIVE ME ANY FEEDBACK.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NEIGHBOR WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V070000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE DEAL
• THE FRONT DOOR (PASSENGER SIDE) HAS RUSTED ALL ALONG THE BOTTON OF THE DOOR. IN ADDITION THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE DOOR WHEN YOU OPEN AND CLOSE IT. SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE INSIDE THE DOOR BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND THE INNER DOOR. THERE IS NO RUST ON THE REST OF THE CAR.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY TWO SAFETY RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. I CONTACT THEM TWICE, AND NO ONE GIVE ME ANY FEEDBACK.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 58 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TAKING OFF WITH THE SHIFTER ENGAGED IN AUTOMATIC, THE CAR QUICKLY ENGAGES THE FIRST GEAR BUT AS I DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO ACCELERATE, IT FEELS AND SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO STALL OUT AND THE VEHICLE SLOWS BACK DOWN AS IF HESITATING AND MALFUNCTIONING,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. JUST AS I WAS GOING TO SHIFT MY CAR INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, IN SPITE OF BRAKING. THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB IN THE PARKING LOT AND ENDED UP STOPPING ON TOP OF A LANDSCAPING BOULDER. T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I WENT TO ROLL MY DRIVERS WINDOW UP AND THE GLASS FELL INTO THE DOOR, I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND THE "FIXED" IT BUT THE WINDOWS BOTH ROLL UP OF THE AND SEEM TO BE OFF THE ALLIGNMENT. THEY SOUND LIKE THEY WILL BREAK BECAUSE THE MOTOR CONTINUES TO ROLL UP WITH THE WINDOW ALL THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I BOUGHT A NEW MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT THE DAY MARCH 29, 2014 I HAVE A CLAIM NUMBER [XXX], AFTER THIS COMPLAIN I HAVE SEND MANY EMAILS ASKING THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ALREADY GOT THE WAY TO CORRECT THE DEFECT IN THE AIR CONDITIONING OF THIS SUV, BECAUSE EVERY DAY IS STRONGER AND I HAVE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)