2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Wheels (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2015-08-31 · campaign 15V546000 · 1,497 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
Risk: Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-009.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2014-05-27 · campaign 14V281000 · 146 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, through February 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace.
Risk: Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing the fluid to leak out, resulting in added steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The manufacturer notified owners in July 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-004.
Service bulletins (65)
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.
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 2024-03-19 · TSB-24-27-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision - this technical service bulletin provides the replacement procedure for the differential mount bracket bush of the rear axle differential carrier assembly in the applicable service manual sections.
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Showing the 6 most recent of 65 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-03-12 · Power Train · 32,769 mi · 🔥 fire“on 09/15/2018 at roughly 11:30 am while operating my 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution x with 32,xxx miles i experienced a loss of power, increased exhaust noise and the illumination of powertrain fault lights on the instrument cluster. after pulling off the roadway to inspect the issue a small engine bay fire had been found (chard paint/insulation…”
2018-01-18 · Unknown Or Other · 60,000 mi“acd pump heavily corroded from normal use. the location and material are guaranteed to cause corrosion. there are even aftermarket relocation kits available. this problem needs to be recognized.…”
2017-07-06 · Wheels · 184,295 mi · 💥 crash“the car axles from the front wheels fell off that the brakes stopped working and i couldn't stop the car. for 2014 car and 184295 miles it was very strange. it happen in the street l just was coming out of the highway. police report (17-34721) insurance claim (171234952) recall (1-263434426)…”
2017-03-17 · Service Brakes · 46,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the contact stated that when the clutch pedal was depressed, an abnormal clicking sound emitted from the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that brake fluid was leaking inside the vehicle onto the floor board. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer …”
2014-10-27 · Power Train · 2,690 mi“on september 2, 2014, i purchased a 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr. on october 17, 2014, with a little over 2700 miles the service/maintenance light comes on and i drove the car to mitsubishi to have them check the car out. on october 21, 2014, i returned to dealer and the car was immediately was driven inside and placed on a lift to be ins…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.