2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
43/100
#5 most-complained of 8 Lancer years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer has a Complaint Index of 43, ranking 5th worst of 8 model years, with a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 16 complaints and 0 recalls, with Transmission & Powertrain issues making up 38% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 30 hwy
Top 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (38%)
- Airbags5 (31%)
- Structure & Body3 (19%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (19%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Electrical System1 (6%)
- Engine1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners report the AWD pump (ASC/AYC pump) failing and triggering warning lights, sometimes near 35,000 miles.
- Some describe the CVT transmission refusing to move the car when cold, with the engine revving before the vehicle creeps forward, reported around 75,000 miles.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes at speeds near 40 to 45 mph.
- One owner reported smoke emitting from the engine compartment while driving 45 mph, tied to a steering-related recall campaign.
- A belt tensioner was reported as noisy during cold-morning acceleration.
- Owners report vehicles stalling and displaying a slow-down message on the instrument panel at various speeds.
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Lancer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
- Compared to other Lancer model years, the 2014 rates Good, with a Complaint Index of 43 and 16 NHTSA complaints, ranking 5th worst out of 8 years tracked.
- Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls specifically logged for the 2014 model year in this data, though owners reference Takata airbag and steering campaigns affecting the VIN.
- What is the most common problem area for the 2014 Lancer?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top problem area, accounting for 6 of 16 complaints (38%), including AWD pump failures and CVT hesitation when cold.
- How does the 2014 Lancer compare to other years?
- The 2014 model (Complaint Index 43) is better than 2010 (100, Avoid), 2011 (57, Caution), 2015 (86, Avoid), and 2016 (71, Caution), but worse than 2012 (29, Good), 2013 (0, Best), and 2017 (14, Best).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- EPA rates the 2014 Lancer at 25.5 mpg combined (22.5 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.