2014 Mitsubishi Lancer problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer at about 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway).

Q: How much is a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer worth?

Comparable 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer listings run roughly $9,000–$13,800, typically around $11,239 (from 181 vehicles).

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints23

Combined25 mpg

Typical price$11,239

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg

City22 mpg

Highway30 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer worth?

Low

$9,000

Typical price

$11,239

High

$13,800

From 181 comparable 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,000

Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,950

Total$18,950

Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($11,239) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,275), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.