2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer. That ranks 13th out of 18 Lancer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 38% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 31% | 71,675 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 19% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 103,350 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormally loud thumping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over the shoulder of the roadway. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the front driverâs…
Vehicle has aprox. 100k miles on odometer as of time of complaint. Vehicle has been repaired for transmission "slow down" message before. Vehicle hesitates for aprox. 1-2 sec. Before moving from a stop. Vehicle then proceded to completely stop and not drive while "drive" range was selected. Vehicle…
The subframe on a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer with 57,000 miles on it has rusted and cracked. This seems identical to NHTSA campaign number: 20V-279 but this year/make is not covered under recall. I have pictures and a video taken by Conrad's as they are doing the replacement. I attached the photos but…
The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continually drive the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, slow down message displayed on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to…
Other Mitsubishi Lancer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lancer | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Lancer | 30 | 2 |
| 2015 Lancer | 23 | 1 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 Lancer | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Lancer | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 Lancer | 34 | 3 |
| 2010 Lancer | 51 | 6 |
| 2009 Lancer | 98 | 8 |
| 2008 Lancer | 91 | 5 |
| 2007 Lancer | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Lancer | 37 | 4 |
| 2005 Lancer | 24 | 3 |
| 2004 Lancer | 80 | 4 |
| 2003 Lancer | 199 | 2 |
| 2002 Lancer | 148 | 2 |
| 2000 Lancer | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Lancer | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer model years, the 2014 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.