Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 227.3 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2015 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 169.2 High | POWER TRAIN |
Across 2 model years, the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution carries the highest severity index (227.3, driven by power train), while the 2015 is the cleanest at 169.2.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.