2014 Mitsubishi Lancer

Powertrain complaints dominate what 2014 Lancer owners report, with transmission behavior being the most common thread. Owners describe hesitation of a second or two before the vehicle moves from a stop, a "slow down" warning message appearing on the instrument cluster, and in some cases the vehicle stalling or refusing to move while Drive is selected, requiring a full shutdown and restart to recover. A separate pattern involves the subframe rusting and cracking, reported by more than one owner at relatively modest mileage. Airbag complaints represent the next notable cluster, though the narratives don't point to a single shared symptom as clearly as the transmission reports do. One owner also reported a strong gasoline smell inside and outside the vehicle while parked, with no warning light.