2014 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
41 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
59,800 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 41 complaints (31.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 24.4% |
| Braking behavior | 9 | 22.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
Power Train: 13; Service Brakes: 9; Electrical System: 5; Engine: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Air Bags: 3; Seat Belts: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2015: 7; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 5; 2019: 6; 2020: 8; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10747847 · 2015-08-11 (August 11, 2015)
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. THIS STOPPED THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD AS THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS ON TOP OF THE ROCK, BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. TRANSMISSION PAN AND ENGINE CRADLE DAMAGED BY COLLISION. HAD THE LANDSCAPIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,758 miles reported. Look up ODI 10747847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10807645 · 2015-12-01 (December 1, 2015)
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 PEDDLE HALF WAY DOWN. TRANSMISSION ROARS, CAR DOESN'T GO, AND I CAN'T GO FORWARD BUT AT A SLOW CRAWL UNLESS I PULL OVER, LET OFF GAS COMPLETELY SO CAR CAN SETTLE, THEN TRY AGAIN. IT WON'T SHIFT IN AWD OR 4WD AND I OLD LADY, I DON'T TROOMP N ROCKET. …
Owner-reported narrative. 32,032 miles reported. Look up ODI 10807645 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10839267 · 2016-03-01 (March 1, 2016)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 11,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10839267 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10786132 · 2015-10-26 (October 26, 2015)
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, THEN IT VERY SLOWLY OVER ABOUT A 20-30 SECOND LULL WILL BEGIN TO PICK UP SPEED AT AN INCREDIBLY SLOW AND DANGEROUS SPEED. I HAVE TRIED MAKING RIGHT TURNS AND LEFT YIELD TURNS ONLY TO FIND THAT I CANNOT MOVE FAST ENOUGH OUT OF ANOTHER VEHICLES PATH IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10786132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11499147 · 2022-12-28 (December 28, 2022)
I was on the freeway and all of the sudden the transmission stopped working and I was unable to get to the side of the road safely do to loss of power and traffic conditions. There was transmission warning light that came on and right after that when I pressed on the acceleration the engine would rev, but there was no reaction to the gears. This resulted in me being stuck in an active lane of traffic and nearly being hit several times. I called the police and informed them because I didn’t want to cause an accident but do to another accident I …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11499147 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11349238 · 2020-08-14 (August 14, 2020)
ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT. STERLING/MOANING WHEN I ENTER OR LEAVE A PARKING SPACE. A NEW THING HAS BEEN ADDED - THE BRAKES 'CATCH' WHEN I MAKE A HARD BRAKE AND I WONDER IF THE TWO ARE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OTHER.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11349238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11530705 · 2023-07-06 (July 6, 2023)
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact replaced the battery; however, while driving, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The traction control warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the map sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11530705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11758853 · 2026-08-23 (August 23, 2026)
lower control arm broke due to recall #21v144 resulting in transmission cv axles lower control arms front steering components and drive train failure. emergency tow bill etc vihicle is at burdick mitsubishi in cicero ny and dealer says mitsubishi has denied as secondary damage as per recall. waiting on dealership for denial letter.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11758853 at NHTSA ↗