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At a glance
What can fail
The front cross member can corrode from road salt exposure, which may cause the front lower control arms to detach.
What the fix does
This page covers 7 recalls, 40 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
23–26 mpg combined
9–10.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, powertrain complaints make up the largest share of what owners report, followed by service brakes and electrical issues. On the powertrain side, owners frequently describe sudden loss of acceleration accompanied by the ASC (active stability control) warning light illuminating, the vehicle drops speed dramatically and becomes difficult to drive at highway speeds. Several of these reports involve the engine entering a reduced-power state, with the underlying issue traced in some cases to a clogged catalytic converter or exhaust system. Brake complaints appear across multiple reports without a single dominant symptom. On the electrical side, a recurring concern involves airbag warning lights, including the passenger airbag showing as inactive even when the seat is occupied. A separate isolated report describes significant trunk lid rust concentrated around the latch area.
40
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 7 recalls, the most serious involving the front control arm, which can detach from the vehicle and cause a sudden, complete loss of steering control.
The parking brake has a separate concern: water can enter the rear brake calipers and corrode the actuator shafts inside, causing the parking brake to stick engaged or fail to hold the vehicle when applied. On the safety equipment side, the front passenger seatbelt anchor bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque at the factory and can loosen over time, leaving the passenger with inadequate restraint in a crash. The liftgate struts can also corrode internally and lose pressure rapidly, causing the rear hatch to drop without warning onto anyone standing nearby.
Two recalls address wiper reliability: water pooling between the hood and windshield can corrode the wiper motor internally until it fails entirely, and the same water intrusion can also corrode the wiper linkage ball joint until the linkage separates and the wipers stop moving. Either failure leaves the driver without wipers in wet conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
The front cross member can corrode from road salt exposure, which may cause the front lower control arms to detach.
What the fix does
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect the front cross member and either apply a sealing/anti-corrosion agent or replace it with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front cross member can corrode from road salt exposure in certain regions, which may cause the front lower control arms to detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front cross member and either apply a sealing agent or replace it with a new one, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water seeps between the hood and windshield, corroding the front wiper link ball joint. The corroded joint may separate, causing the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wiper link rod and wiper motor crank arm at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the rear brake calipers, causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly stick or bind.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot, lever, caliper body, and piston assembly as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lift gate support outer tube may lack sufficient rust protection, allowing corrosion from salt and water exposure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lift gate supports at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep between the hood and windshield into the wiper motor's breathing hole, causing internal rust and potential motor failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wiper motor at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be tightened to the correct specification and can loosen over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.