2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer.

20132015
Complaints
23
Crashes
7
Fires
4
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

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

#16 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:61,500 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:72,088 mi
Crash-related:3
#32 complaints

Body Structure

Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,500
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,088
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2014 Mitsubishi Lancer — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer has 23 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints, avg 61,500 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 72,088 mi); Body Structure (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,313 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer include 7 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 4 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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