2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport problems
The Mitsubishi Outlander (Japanese: 三菱・アウトランダー, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Autorandā) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since 2001. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Airtrek (Japanese: 三菱・エアトレック, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Eatorekku) when it was introduced in Japan.
The original Airtrek name was chosen to "describe the vehicle's ability to transport its passengers on adventure-packed journeys in a 'free-as-a-bird' manner", and was "coined from Air and Trek to express the idea of footloose, adventure-filled motoring pleasure." The Outlander nameplate which replaced it evoked a "feeling of journeying to distant, unexplored lands in search of adventure."
The second generation of the vehicle was introduced in 2006 and all markets including Japan adopted the Outlander name, although production of the older version continued in parallel. It was built on the company's GS platform, and used various engines developed by Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and PSA Peugeot Citroën. PSA's Citroën C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007, which were manufactured by Mitsubishi in Japan, are badge engineered versions of the second generation Outlander. Global sales achieved the 1.5 million unit milestone in October 2016, 15 years after its market launch.
As part of the third generation line-up, Mitsubishi launched in January 2013 a plug-in hybrid model called Outlander PHEV. As of January 2022, global sales totaled about 300,000 units, and according to JATO Dynamics, the Outlander PHEV is the world's all-time best selling plug-in hybrid since December 2018. As of 2019, Europe is the leading market with over 126,000 units sold through January 2019, and the Outlander plug-in hybrid listed as Europe's best-selling plug-in hybrid car for five years running, 2015 to 2019.
The fourth-generation model was released 2021. Following Mitsubishi's entry to Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, the fourth-generation Outlander is based on the Rogue/X-Trail, which is built on the CMF-CD platform.
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Common 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, several common problems have been identified:
- Transmission Failure:
- One of the most common issues reported is premature transmission failure. This can lead to significant issues with the vehicle's drivability and may require costly repairs or replacement.
- Failed Air Conditioning Pressure Switch:
- Owners have experienced problems with the air conditioning system due to a failed pressure switch. When this component malfunctions, the air conditioning compressor may not engage, resulting in the system not cooling properly.
- Failed Fan Motor:
- Another common problem is the failure of the fan motor. This can impact the vehicle's cooling system, leading to overheating and potential engine issues if not addressed promptly.
- CVT Automatic Transmission Slippage:
- Some vehicles have reported issues with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) slipping before reaching fifty thousand miles. If left unattended, this can escalate to complete transmission failure.
- Rapid Wear of Front Sway Bar and Links:
- Rapid wear of the front sway bar and links has been noted, causing suspension rattling noises, especially on rough roads or over bumps. Replacing these worn components is necessary to resolve this issue.
- CV Boots Tearing:
- The CV boots in some vehicles are prone to tearing over time, allowing dirt and water to enter and damage the CV joint. Replacing the damaged CV joint or the entire axle assembly is essential to prevent further issues.
- Premature AC Compressor Failure:
- Premature failure of the AC compressor has been reported, resulting in the air conditioning system not blowing cold air. Replacing the damaged compressor and related parts is required to restore proper functionality.
- Exterior Paint Chipping:
- Some owners have observed that the exterior paint on their vehicles tends to chip easily, affecting the aesthetics and potentially leading to rust if left untreated.
- TPMS Sensor Battery Drain:
- The batteries inside the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors are prone to losing their charge over time, causing the TPMS light to illuminate on the instrument panel. Replacing the sensors and programming them to the vehicle is necessary to address this issue.
These common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport highlight various areas of concern that owners have faced, ranging from transmission issues to AC system failures and suspension problems. Addressing these issues promptly through proper maintenance and repairs is crucial to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and longevity.
What is the engine problem on the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?
A relay for the ECU might overheat and could cause the engine to stall on examples made between 5 December 2014 and 31 March 2016. Any affected Outlander will need to have the relay replaced to fix the issue.
Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander a good vehicle?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the 2014 Outlander the highest rating of "Good" in small and moderate overlap front tests, side tests, roof strength as well as head restraints and seats.
What is the most common problem with Mitsubishi Outlander?
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a reliable SUV with a 4.0 out of 5.0 rating from RepairPal. Some of the top Mitsubishi Outlander problems include premature brake wear, automatic transmission failure, and a failed blower motor.
How many miles will a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport last?
How Many Miles Will the Mitsubishi Outlander Do? Your Mitsubishi Outlander should get between 200 and 250 thousand miles. This is a very high mileage for these kinds of cars. Depending on your usage, an Outlander could last you for up to 15 years.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Outlander sport problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Seat belts problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport
The NHTSA has received 82 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport vehicles.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A4AP3AU8EE
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 that will not corrode. also brake lines should not ever rust they too should be coated with epoxy or alloy metals that are impervious to salt...
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-08
- VIN: 4A4AP3AU6EE
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-18
- VIN: 4A4AR4AU3EE
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine and the ASC warning light were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to a nearby independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the PCM needed to be updated. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Number: 13−13−008. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at her own expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,400.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-27
- VIN: JA4AD3A35EZ
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The car just did not start the morning I was headed to work. I had someone inspect my vehicle as I was unsure why is just randomly stopped working It has not been inspected by the manufacturer I did not get no warning of some sort it just didn’t start one morning
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-06
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle was not covered under Mitsubishi Campaign Number: SR−16−006. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-23
- VIN: 4A4AP3AUXEE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 was stranded for 50 minutes in the active lane of traffic. Apparently this is a known issue with this transmission but the manufacturer is not responding and issued a recall like it needs to. Something like this could get someone seriously injured or killed! I’m lucky no one was injured in my situation but on a very busy freeway something like this could cause a huge pile up if a car all of the sudden is just stopped in the middle of the road. Who knows how many people could be hurt or die in a situation like that happening.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-15
- VIN: JA4AD3A33EZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission has filled me twice now. The first time the transmission out was when the car is at approximately 42,000 miles. The first time it went out we were able to pull over safely, but it just gave out while going high speeds on the highway. The second time was luckily in my neighborhood where we were able to coast it back home. Both times not much warning was given. The first time was the one that put us and others at risk being on a road with 60+ speed limits.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA4AD2A34EZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I rear-ended a car after they came to a complete stop at a green light on a road with a 50mph speed limit. I attempted to stop but in the rain my car hydroplaned, and I hit them. Upon impact my seatbelt did not lock up and my airbags didn't deploy despite the fact that I was going at least 20mph. I ended up hitting the steering wheel pretty hard and still have pain, spasms, and soreness.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-21
- VIN: ja4az3a33ez
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat belt was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-18
- VIN: JA4AD3A35EZ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V403000 (SEAT BELTS) AT AUTO STOP MITSUBISHI (PR-2, AGUADILLA PUEBLO, AGUADILLA 00603, PUERTO RICO). UPON PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT COVER WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF HER CONCERN REGARDING THE SEAT BELT AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WOULD BE ORDERED. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER 4 MONTHS, THE SEAT BELT WAS STILL NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AUTO STOP MITSUBISHI (PR-2, AGUADILLA PUEBLO, AGUADILLA 00603, PUERTO RICO) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE SEAT BELT COVER NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-22
- VIN: JA4JZ4AXXEZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM SUDDENLY QUIT SHOWING VIDEO WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. THE CAMERA ITSELF STILL WORKS AS I CAN GO INTO THE SETTINGS FOR BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, ETC., THE BACK UP SENSORS STILL BEEP WHEN I AM BACKING UP AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS STILL WORK AS WELL. FROM LOOKING AT THE MITSUBISHI FORUM (HTTPS://WWW.MITSUBISHI-FORUMS.COM/THREADS/REVERSE-CAMERA-NOT-COMING-ON.72338/#POST-360974) , APPARENTLY THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR MANY PEOPLE. ONE FORUM MEMBER STATES AN ETACS CODING ENTRY CALLED 'REAR_CMR_PRST' SAYS IT IS 'NOT PRESENT.' I FEEL THIS IS MOST DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE, PARTICULARLY WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PUBLIC PARKING SPOT. I REALIZE THIS IS A CONVENIENCE ITEM FOR MY YEAR OF VEHICLE (2014), BUT SINCE THE CAMERON GULBRANSEN KIDS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACT OF 2007 BECAME LAW AS OF MAY 1, 2018, THESE ITEMS ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON ALL NEW VEHICLES. FROM READING THE FORUM, ANY REPAIRS ARE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONSUMER, AND MY LOCAL MITSUBISHI SHOPS HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT IS WRONG AND HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. MANY IN THE FORUM MENTION 'VEHICLE SIGNAL CHECK' MENU, ETACS PROGRAMMING, CAN COMMUNICATIONS, CODING DATA, AND OTHER WIRING INFORMATION THE AVERAGE CONSUMER IS OBLIVIOUS OF. IF REARVIEW CAMERAS ARE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT DUE TO PASSAGE OF THE ABOVE LAW, SHOULDN'T THIS ISSUE BE A SAFETY RECALL FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECT AT MANUFACTURER EXPENSE? BY THE WAY, THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT, HAD ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND MAINTAINED.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-15
- VIN: JA4AD3A32EZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE CAR STARTED SHAKING PROFUSELY WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED OVER AND IT WAS LOUD. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL. I STARTED DRIVING AND AFTER ABOUT 100YARDS IT STARTED SHAKING AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. I WAS ON ACCESS ROAD DRIVING. IT CAME ALL OF A SUDDEN.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-19
- VIN: 4A4AP3AU3EE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: VEHICLE JUST STOPPED SHIFTING. VEHICLE CAN GO IN FIRST AND REVERSE, BUT THAT IS IT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-25
- VIN: 4A4AP3AUXEE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ASC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND SHORTLY AFTER THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING. THIS HAPPENED ON THE EXPRESSWAY (COLD TEMPERATURE: 15-20 DEGREES IN KY)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-20
- VIN: JA4AD3A33EZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE, MY REAR CAMERA DOES NOT WORK.... I HAVE NOT HAD ANY SORT OF ACCIDENT.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-15
- VIN: 4A4AP3AU4EE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND AUTOMATIC THE CAT JUMPS RPMS AND DOESN'T SHIFT RIGHT WHEN IN MANUAL IT DRIVES PERFECTLY FINE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-14
- VIN: 4A4AP3AU8EE
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-16
- VIN: 4A4AR3AU2EE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER SHIP FOR RECALLS. REAR CALIPERS STILL LOCK UP SLIGHTLY FROM EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTUATOR ISSUE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACTUATOR LEVER BUT NEVER REMOVED THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND CLEAN OUT CORROSION BEHIND PISTON. STUART SAID THE SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. I LOOKED AND CAN SEE THE ORIGONAL RUSTY SPRINGS. THE BRAKES STILL SLIGHTLY LOCK UP ON THE REARS.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A4AP3AUXEE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT HER LOWER CONTROL WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; SHE WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. MONTHS AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V279000 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION) WHICH SHE LINKED TO HER FAILURE. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-27
- VIN: JA4AD2A34EZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE LOST PRESSURE WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDDLE TO DRIVE TO MAINTAIN SPEED LIMIT WHEN DRIVING THE CAR. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHECKED AND THERE WAS THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. MECHANIC STATED ERROR CODE P0868. PER MECHANIC/TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MITSUBISHI TRANSMISSIONS AND THEY ARE ONLY ABLE TO GET THE TRANSMISSION FROM A DEALER. PLEASE NOTE THAT HIS HAS OCCURRED TO OTHER 2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERS WITH 50,000 OR LESS THAT WERE PURCHASED AT THE LANCASTER MITSUBISHI IN LANCASTER, PA.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- VIN: 4A4AR4AU5EE
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-01
- VIN: JA4AZ3A39EZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: SPEED DROPPED AND WON'T GO OUT OF SECOND GEAR, MECHANIC SAYS ALL OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE BAD AND DANGEROUS, HAPPENED ON CITY STREET
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-21
- VIN: 4A4AR3AUXEE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: RIGHT REAR CALIPER RUBS AND STICKS FOR A FEW DAYS THEN STOPS AFTER A FEW MILES. IT DOES NOT DO IT EVERY DAY OR EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE. DOES IT MORE WHEN IT IS BELOW 40. CONTINUES TO BE AN ISSUE, CANNOT GET PARTS TO FIX IT ANYWHERE INCLUDING MITSUBISHI. CALLED A DEALER 2 WEEKS AGO TO ORDER AND STILL WAITING FOR THE PART TO COME IN.
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-01
- VIN: 4A4AR3AU0EE
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY 2014, MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, FEELS LIKE IT'S WOBBLING AND I HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE THEN I PRESS ON MY BRAKES, THE NOISE GETS LOUDER WHEN IT SLOWS DOWN. I HAD IT INSPECTED AND THEY CHANGED TWO OF THE ROTORS IN AUGUST, SO I THOUGHT THAT WOULD HELP, BUT IT DIDN'T IT STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I CHECKED MY VIN # ON THE MITSUBISHI WEBSITE AND IT STATES THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR. IT'S BEGINNING TO GET A BIT SCARY!
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-21
- VIN: JA4AZ3A30EZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CVT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "OVERHEATING PLEASE SLOW DOWN" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR THIRTY MINUTES TO WAIT FOR THE WARNING INDICATOR TO TURN OFF BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO COLONIAL MITSUBISHI (300 MYERS DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901, (888) 833-2507) WHERE THE CVT WAS RESET. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR A SECOND TIME TO POMOCO MITSUBISHI HAMPTON (LOCATED AT 4206 W MERCURY BLVD, HAMPTON, VA 23666, (757) 890-8800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,609.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, 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.
- Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
- Consequence: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
- Consequence: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
- Consequence: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.
- Consequence: A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-011.
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You owned a very nice SUV! With a roof rack, you could haul just about anything. It was also very dependable. In the 5 years that you owned it, you only had to purchase tires, rear brakes, and regular oil changes. Although the dealerships were few and far between, you managed to keep it in great condition. However, you recently traded it in for a different manufacturer because the repair shop you used was not exactly customer friendly. I hope your new car treats you well!
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I would definitely recommend it! It's a great car...
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Owned for 3 years now and completely trouble free. I just have the oil changed and tires rotated. The car looks great, is very reliable, and provides good value. The only downside is that the engine gets louder at about 2800 RPM. However, the transmission usually keeps it below this range, and you will only notice it during quicker accelerations.
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Congratulations on your new RVR! It sounds like you made a great decision trading in your Chevy Cruze for it. The RVR has so many great features, like extra travel height, AWD capability, and impressive fuel economy. Plus, it's been a headache-free experience compared to your old car. The engine is super smooth and quiet, and the quick acceleration in sports mode is a nice touch. And who doesn't love heated seats, even in the base model? Overall, it sounds like you're really enjoying your RVR and all it has to offer!
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More sources of information about 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport problems:
2014 Outlander Sport Transmission Problems - Mitsubishi Forum ...
Sep 2, 2016 ... UPDATE: Tried another mechanic. They disconnected the battery for 24 hours, which reset the ECU. Then let the car run at idle for 15 minutes.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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Thinking about buying a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport with 54K ...
May 14, 2021 ... I have read a lot on the internet but all generic crap no expert opinion so need some help but i have also read a lot that the CVT has problems.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems and Complaints - 3 Issues
Top 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems · The automatic transmission may fail prematurely. 125 people have reported this. 43 · AC Not Cold Due to Failed Pressure ...
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Reliability - Consumer Reports
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Are you having problems with your 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander sport?
Columbus Wilkinson 2024-05-28
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I noticed that you had a couple of requirements for your new car - a higher seating position and good MPG. It sounds like the Outlander Sport didn't quite meet your expectations in terms of performance and MPG. I can understand how that might be disappointing. Have you tried driving in different conditions or adjusting your driving habits to see if that improves the MPG? I hope this helps!
Anastacio Lesch 2024-03-15
The car has several issues such as rattles, high idle, and an obnoxious chime that cannot be disabled. Additionally, I discovered that the car was damaged during transit, repainted, and the damage was not disclosed. When I contacted Mitsubishi about the body damage, they were unhelpful and did not disclose the cost of repairs or sanction the dealer for non-disclosure. It is disappointing that Mitsubishi did not take responsibility for the issue. However, it is important to note that this is my personal opinion and does not reflect the views of others.
Foster Schaefer 2024-01-24
I bought a used 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in January 2017 with around 38,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, in May 2018, the alternator stopped working and I was stranded for hours. Thankfully, it was covered under warranty and I got it towed to the garage. Fast forward to June 2020, and the transmission has gone out with just over 100,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, it's no longer covered under warranty and the only options are a new one for around $9,000 or a used one, which is hard to find. It seems like many people are having this issue. Currently, I'm looking at over $4,500 out of pocket if I want to repair this vehicle. So, I would be cautious of reviews that claim this car can last 200,000 miles or more. However, I hope my experience can help others make an informed decision. Thank you for reading.