2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Worst 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
Manual Transmission
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 44 | — | — | 9,359 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 11 | — | — | 17,087 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 13,012 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 8 | — | — | 16,743 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 67,101 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 81,375 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Bell Housing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~194,674 vehicles.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
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Does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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