2014 Mitsubishi LancerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Where the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2014 vs. every other Lancer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lancer median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer safety ratings
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.



- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
What Lancer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
THE AYC PUMP(AWD PUMP) KEEPS SAYING IT'S GOING OUT AND THIS HAPPENS TO MULTIPLE PEOPLE. A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS HAVE THE EXACT SAME EXPERIENCE. THE PUMP NEEDS TO BE RELOCATED AND REPLACED AT MITSUBISHI'S COST. IT'S NOT FAIR TO THE BUYERS THAT WE WERE PAYING FOR A CAR THAT WE HAD TO BUY 1 $1700+ PART…
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