2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, smoke started to emit from the engine compartment without any warning. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The contact stated that the failure was directly related to NHTSA campaign number: 14v281000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle identification number was not included in any recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10654445, filed 2014-11, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10154702Feb 7, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant sealant, special…
- 10154701Feb 7, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant, sealant, special…
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 13% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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