Reliability
Mitsubishi

Lancer Evolution (2014)

2014 · Sports Car
6 NHTSA Complaints
2 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
1 Crash Reports

NHTSA files most complaints about this model under the 2008-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, and they are counted on that page. This page counts only the 6 complaints whose own record names the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

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Reliability Score

8.4 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar sports cars

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 3 powertrain complaints. A typical sports car fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 6.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall3 complaints against about 6 for similar vehicles
8.4
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Recalls (2)

15V546000Aug 31, 2015serious
Fuel System

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.

14V281000May 27, 2014serious
Steering

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2014-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution complaints?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the brakes and the engine.

Is the 2014-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on file for the 2014-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2014-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2014-2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the brakes and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Lancer Evolution have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 6 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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