2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 98 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes.
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The car axles from the front wheels fell off that the brakes stopped working and I couldn't stop the car. For 2014 car and 184295 miles it was very strange. It happen in the street l just was coming out of the highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-06
Also filed under Wheels
Power train
3 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).
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On 09/15/2018 at roughly 11:30 am while operating my 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution x with 32,xxx miles I experienced a loss of power, increased exhaust noise and the illumination of powertrain fault lights on the instrument cluster.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-12
Also filed under Engine and electrical system
Engine
2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.
Wheels
1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2014-07-01Steering14V281000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced, free of charge.
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2015-10-13Fuel system, gasoline, parking brake15V546000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge.
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V281000 · Steering
- Recall 15V546000 · Fuel system, gasoline, parking brake
FAQ
- Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.