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#BS-2014-MITLAN-4AB02014 Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 13 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 13 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.
Top reported problems
clutch went out high rpm
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
4wd system service required light is on
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
tramlining
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 46K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (6 reports) • Median: 46K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Brakes (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 46,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 46K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Electrical overstress
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is clutch.
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
13
Class avg
138
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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