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2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Based on reports from 13 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
13
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
65
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 13 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

clutch went out high rpm

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

4wd system service required light is on

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

tramlining

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

3 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 46K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
6
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (6 reports) • Median: 46K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes3 (23%)
Other3 (23%)
Drivetrain2 (15%)
Engine2 (15%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)1 (8%)
Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
Electrical1 (8%)

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.

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.

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.

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) 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 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)-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

2
14
5
17
2
18
4
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

14V281000Jul 2014

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.

15V546000Oct 2015

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.

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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

160

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.

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2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is related to the brakes, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 13 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 46,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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