2014 Mitsubishi Lancer: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
23
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
2
Injuries
217.4
Severity index
Severity index 217.4 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 39.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 21.7% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 13.0% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 13.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 13.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 13.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 8.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 8.7% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 9 of 23 complaints (39.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.