Major Problems with 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Mileage: 7853 miles

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Mileage: 3200 miles

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Mileage: 34200 miles

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Problems with CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, MANUAL TRANSMISSION and TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the clutch wore out prematurely while driving between 45-55 mph. vehicle was taken to a dealership who indicated that the	44 ~ 6807 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution-8 and at approximately 2 400 miles i began having problems with my transmission...	11 ~ 17087 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN extremely loud noises coming from transmission/front transfer case. i know of many others with this issue. mitsubishi needs to look	8 ~ 10464 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING motor has blown twice 5 days after intial buy of vehicle then again 6000 miles later manufacter says customer neglect	8 ~ 13013 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1. this car is completely stock and driven by an adult who does not race or abuse any of the...	7 ~ 57515 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving at 65 mph consumer shifted gears and smelled a burning odor. vehicle was pulled to the shoulder and...	3 ~ 6218 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE rock chips behind the drivers side rear door. many little chips running up the door frame. the chips are in...	3 ~ 48500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the temperature knob broke off while adjusting from cold to warm. my car...	2 ~ 50000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the car was running fine and had no problems then when i started it up one day the dash lights...	2 ~ 79000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i own a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution that was purchased brand new from the dealership in the middle of 2003....	2 ~ 83600 miles
BELL HOUSING > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN after purchasing new 2003 mitsubishi lancer evo8 with 1500 dealer miles an additional 1000 miles was driven when cltuch problem...	2 ~ 2850 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. while driving approximately 30 mph the steering column detached without warning....	1 ~ 80000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING random p0300 error plus vibration at 2800 to 3500 rpm. contacted mitsubishi and it is a known issue with a...	1 ~ 60000 miles
POWER TRAIN 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. loud grinding noises coming from the transmission within a few thousand miles. cars under 8 thousand...	1 ~ 48000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i had just arrived from work and pulled-in my driveway i was idling my car before shutting off the engine....	1 ~ 48605 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have replaced part #138110 blower motor 3 times in the last 7 months. apparently there is water/condensation that builds...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. at 65 000 miles the vehicle would not turn off when the...	1 ~ 65000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING the car was running fine and had no problems then when i started it up one day the dash lights...	1 ~ 25000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT i bought my 2003 mitsubishi evo shortly after returning from a tour in iraq in 2006 after a short time...	1 ~ 26000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ongoing problems with vehicle brakes which severely limits stopping ability. intermittent severe vibration in front end of vehicle during light...	1 ~ 15000 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE i own a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution that was purchased brand new from the dealership in the middle of 2003....	1 ~ 34200 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my car was/is slow to engage gears when you depress the throttle. the rpms rise approximately 1000 then settle back...	1 ~ 20000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. at 19 000 miles the car developed a very loud sound coming from...	1 ~ 19050 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the low beams on the vehicle do not light far enough at night making the ability to see the road	1
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE 1. this car is completely stock and driven by an adult who does not race or abuse any of the...	1 ~ 19000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE there are pitted rust spots on the rear driverside quarter panel. where the door meets the panel. also there are	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY there are pitted rust spots on the rear driverside quarter panel. where the door meets the panel. also there are	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER ecu registers p0300 (multiple cylinder misfire) obdii error code. error code is thrown ses light comes on and car stumbles...	1 ~ 13000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my vehicle had repeatedly shown a check engine light for a misfire code. every time i get the check engine...	1 ~ 16000 miles

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