2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
What owners report
“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.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/23/2026
“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 w…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 12/20/2023
“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…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 07/06/2023
“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 …”
NHTSA complaint · filed 12/28/2022
“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.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 10/27/2022
“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.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 04/21/2021
“VEHICLE JUST STOPPED SHIFTING. VEHICLE CAN GO IN FIRST AND REVERSE, BUT THAT IS IT.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 03/22/2021
“WHILE DRIVING AND AUTOMATIC THE CAT JUMPS RPMS AND DOESN'T SHIFT RIGHT WHEN IN MANUAL IT DRIVES PERFECTLY FINE.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 10/15/2020
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- How common are 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train problems?
- 21 owners reported power train issues to NHTSA for the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train problems?
- No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.