Should I buy a 2014–2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Hybrid Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Hybrid Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Rear brake caliper and parking brake corrosion

Handbrake feels weak or odd, one rear wheel runs hot after a drive, or the car feels slightly held back.

How to check

Drive for 10-15 minutes with a few normal stops, then park and walk around the rear corners.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

2High Likelihood

Drive battery capacity loss or cell faults

Electric range is much lower than it used to be, charging behaviour changes, or the car shows hybrid-system warnings and reduced performance.

How to check

Begin with a full or near-full charge and use the car normally in EV mode for a short mixed drive.

Estimated Repair Cost

£4,000

3High Likelihood

Portable charging cable or charging-port faults

Charging does not start, the portable charger shows a fault light, or the flap/connection becomes troublesome.

How to check

Plug the car into a known-good home or portable charger during the viewing if possible.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 7.5% (867 failed / 11,614 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.0% (6,125 failed / 55,790 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 13.7% (9,360 failed / 68,099 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 16.0% (9,090 failed / 56,688 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 18.1% (6,940 failed / 38,264 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 20.0% (4,347 failed / 21,751 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 20.1% (2,342 failed / 11,673 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 20.1% (1,205 failed / 6,007 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 20.6% (684 failed / 3,324 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 20.3% (361 failed / 1,779 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
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Mitsubishi Outlander buying questions

Is a 2014–2018 Mitsubishi Outlander worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Hybrid Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Mitsubishi Outlander (2014–2018)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Mitsubishi Outlander?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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