2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer EVO years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO. That ranks 5th out of 5 Lancer EVO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 74,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 100% | 74,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the heater control malfunctioned, causing the heating system to remain activated. As a result, the window became foggy. The contact referenced tsb action number: 10006466 (visibility) and called the manufacturer. The…
Other Mitsubishi Lancer EVO years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lancer EVO | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 Lancer EVO | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 Lancer EVO | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Lancer EVO | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
See all Mitsubishi Lancer EVO problems by year, every Mitsubishi model, or the Mitsubishi VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer EVO model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.