Is the 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT reliable?

The 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 58 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.4x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: TRANSMISSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT?

Top problems: TRANSMISSION (13 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (9 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (5 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT?

Yes, there are 6 recall(s): SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, PARKING BRAKE, SEAT BELTS. Contact any Mitsubishi dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT?

The 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT gets 26 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1846. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT is approximately $1,585/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 42. 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, . There are 6 recalls issued for this model year.

5 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

1.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

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

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Based on 41 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 56K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

Reported earliermedian 47K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 56K mi · 11 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (6)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM05/03/2021

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.

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

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,847

Per month

$154

Per mile

15.4¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,087/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,585

Full coverage / month

$132

Liability only / year

$626

vs US avg

-5%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1585

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Mitsubishi New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

5 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / unlimited mi

10 year powertrain not transferable

These are the terms for a new Mitsubishi. If you're buying a used 2014 OUTLANDER SPORT, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Mitsubishi dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

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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RECALLS: Verify all 6 recalls have been completed — free at any Mitsubishi dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)