2014 Mitsubishi Lancer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (6) · Suspension (2) · Air Bags (2)
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Compared against other Mitsubishi Lancer model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (75)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seat Belts 2025-11-21 · TECH TALK 289 · Other
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Electrical System 2024-07-23 · TSB-16-54-001REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin instructs the dealer to update the hands free module software to improve the bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to wi‐fi.
Power Train 2024-06-03 · TSB-24-23-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision - this technical service bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the automatic transaxle sections of the applicable service manuals.
Power Train 2023-07-21 · TSB-23-22-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Showing the 6 most recent of 75 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-08-19 · Structure · 125,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormally loud thumping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. the contact pulled over the shoulder of the roadway. upon inspection, the contact became aware that the front driver’s side wheel had caved inward from the top. there was n…”
2023-10-25 · Power Train“vehicle has aprox. 100k miles on odometer as of time of complaint. vehicle has been repaired for transmission "slow down" message before. vehicle hesitates for aprox. 1-2 sec. before moving from a stop. vehicle then proceded to completely stop and not drive while "drive" range was selected. vehicle was stuck in traffic until driver was able to put …”
2023-02-11 · Suspension“the subframe on a 2014 mitsubishi lancer with 57,000 miles on it has rusted and cracked. this seems identical to nhtsa campaign number: 20v-279 but this year/make is not covered under recall. i have pictures and a video taken by conrad's as they are doing the replacement. i attached the photos but the video is to large, so here is a link https:/…”
2022-01-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 151,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside and outside of the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact was able to continually drive the vehicle. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v546000 (fuel system, gasoline, parking …”
2020-07-06 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, slow down message displayed on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was pulled over and restarted and operated as designed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the tr…”
2020-03-07 · Air Bags · 130,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was hit yesterday when someone pulled out in front of me. i was going maybe 40 mph down a straight city street but my airbags did not go off when i was hit…”
2019-12-11 · Engine“belt tensioner is bad and when accelerating makes noise especially when the vehicle is cold in the morning…”
2019-08-05 · Power Train · 35,000 mi“the ayc pump(awd pump) keeps saying it's going out and this happens to multiple people. a lot of other owners have the exact same experience. the pump needs to be relocated and replaced at mitsubishi's cost. it's not fair to the buyers that we were paying for a car that we had to buy 1 $1700+ part and labor. it should be a safety concern because if…”
2019-02-28 · Seat Belts · 103,350 mi“warning indicator in manual and display has a seatbelt and airbag picture.…”
2018-01-25 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi lancer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v569000 (air bags). the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called a unknown local mitsubishi dealer wh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.