2014 Mitsubishi Lancer

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2014 Mitsubishi Lancer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:11.846Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Lancer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 2000: 1 complaints 2002: 148 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2003 2004: 80 complaints 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 98 complaints 2009 2010: 51 complaints 2011: 34 complaints 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
2014: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
20001
2002148
2003199
200480
200524
200637
20072
200891
200998
201051
201134
201219
20135
201416
201523
201629
20176

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

6 of 16 total reports mention: power train.

FIRE
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I BOUGHT MY 2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER IN NOV. 2014 AT LONG LEWIS FORD IN FLORENCE, AL, WHERE I RECEIVED ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE PERFORMANCES FOR IT. ON SEPT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171107

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231025

AIR BAGS

5 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION

2 of 16 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASH
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MY CAR WAS RECENTLY WRECKED GOING AROUND THE CORNER IN THE SNOW IS IT SLID OFF THE ROAD INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND THE FIRE HYDRANT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF WHEN WE IMPACT WE WERE DOING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150321

STRUCTURE

2 of 16 total reports mention: structure.

CRASH INJURY
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MY CAR WAS RECENTLY WRECKED GOING AROUND THE CORNER IN THE SNOW IS IT SLID OFF THE ROAD INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND THE FIRE HYDRANT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF WHEN WE IMPACT WE WERE DOING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150321

WHEELS

1 of 16 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2006 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2002 ● 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer 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?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.