2014 Mitsubishi Lancer
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer.
What 23 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer at a glance
- Trims
- ESEvolution GSREvolution MRGTRalliartSESportback ESSportback GTS
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder, 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 2.4L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, CVT, DCT 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer with NHTSA, most often about the power train. No recall campaigns are on file for this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.