2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer has a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th out of 13 model years, with a Good verdict. It logged 16 complaints and zero recalls, with transmission and powertrain issues the top concern at 38% share.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 42/100
- #8 of 13 Lancer years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 16
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the AWD pump (AYC pump) failing and triggering an ASC service warning light, sometimes near 35,000 miles.
- Some drivers report the CVT transmission refusing to move the car when cold, revving up before creeping forward, even at 75,000 miles.
- One owner reported the vehicle stalling and displaying a slow-down message on the instrument panel at various speeds.
- Multiple airbag complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed crashes near 40 mph.
- One owner reported an airbag deploying with enough force to cause lasting chest pain after a crash.
- A steering-related complaint described smoke emitting from the engine compartment while driving, tied to an NHTSA recall campaign.
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?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 42 for the 2014 Lancer, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Lancer years. It ranks 8th out of 13 model years and had zero recalls filed.
- What are the most common problems on the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- Transmission and powertrain issues make up 38% of complaints, including AWD pump failures and CVT hesitation when cold. Airbags follow at 31% of complaints, mostly involving non-deployment in crashes.
- Does the 2014 Lancer have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls specifically logged against the 2014 Lancer in this dataset, though one sample complaint references a Takata airbag campaign and another references a steering campaign.
- How does the 2014 Lancer compare to other Lancer years?
- The 2014 Lancer's complaint index of 42 is far lower than the worst years, 2009 (100) and 2008 (92), both rated Avoid. It ranks better than most years but behind 2013 and 2017, which earned Best verdicts with indexes of 8 and 17.
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2014 Lancer?
- Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 75,000 miles. Transmission issues show a median of 55,000 miles, while airbag complaints show a median of 71,675 miles.