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2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (fuel system, gasoline and steering) and in 6 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is power train: 230.8 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 130.9 per 1,000 across all 2014 model-year vehicles and against 457 per 1,000 for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 16.9 complaints per model year across the 13 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2017 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 7 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign SR-15-009); components: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly; parking brake.
- 14V281000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSReported 27 May 2014 · 146 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign SR-14-004).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (black) against all 2014 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2014 | Lancer Evolution line | All 2014 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 230.8 | 457 | 130.9 |
| Service Brakes | 230.8 | 16.6 | 56.8 |
| Unknown or Other | 230.8 | 29.8 | 79.5 |
| Engine | 153.8 | 26.5 | 121.5 |
| Wheels | 76.9 | 3.3 | 19.7 |
| Electrical System | 76.9 | 53 | 120.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 230.8 | 457 | 130.9 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 230.8 | 16.6 | 56.8 |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 230.8 | 29.8 | 79.5 |
| Engine | 2 | 153.8 | 26.5 | 121.5 |
| Wheels | 1 | 76.9 | 3.3 | 19.7 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 76.9 | 53 | 120.8 |
6 unique complaints, 13 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Engineering analysis | Electrical overstress | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | 19 Apr 2019 | 19 Sep 2024 | 20V024 |
Other Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 94 | 201,952 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 194,674 |
| 2005 | 2 | 14 | 195,853 |
| 2006 | 2 | 24 | 233,302 |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 38,628 |
| 2008 | 4 | 36 | 212,653 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 269,294 |
| 2010 | 5 | 26 | 363,392 |
| 2011 | 3 | 11 | 253,355 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 10,474 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 10,474 |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | 1,643 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 134,049 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years · Mitsubishi: 25 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 15V546000, was reported to NHTSA on 31 Aug 2015 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. Across all model years the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution line has 14 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution complain about most?
Power Train: 3 of 13 component mentions (230.8 per 1,000). Next is service brakes with 3. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.