2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

20132015
Complaints
13
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,643 vehicles.

15V546000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · Parking Brake
~1,497 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.

14V281000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
~146 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, through February 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace.

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2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 13 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Top reported problems: Brakes (3 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,643 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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