CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (70 reports).
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls
Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control
Certain Mitsubishi vehicles sold in or ever registered in a number of Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states may have a front cross member that corrodes from salt water exposure, such as road salt.
Most common 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems
Problem areas named in the 98 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 70 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
My vehicle was clean title but then it was considered salvage title, it was involved in a car accident on 9/07/2023 . I never knew about the recall because I am not the first owner. how i found out about the recall was because I have to do brake and lamp inspection and it failed on 10/09/2024 so I took the vehicle to Hayward Mitsubishi on 10/15/2024 to get the recall fix and since then they have not contacted me in any way to give me an update I have called them several times and they told me that they have not received the label so I then decided to try a different dealership that's call Concord Kia Mitsubishi Service and Parts they tried to help me out but also mentioned to me that the rec
Corrosion on cross member
UPON INSPECTION OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE IN THE REAR, AREAS OF SEVERE CORROSION HAS DEVELOPED UNDERNEATH THE REAR ON THE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME BAR THAT HOLDS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN PLACE SUCH AS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL & LATERAL CONTROL BARS THAT CAN SURELY COMPROMISE THE CARS ABILITY TO DRIVE IF UNNOTICED. ADDITIONALLY THE FUEL LINES ALONG THE GAS TANK, AS WELL SURROUNDING SURFACES ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR, HAVE DEVELOPED NOTICEABLE CORROSION AS WELL THAT IS ALSO PROVING TO BE A LARGE AREA OF CONCERN. I AM CERTAINLY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY WHEN OPERATING THIS AND THE VEHICLES ROAD WORTHINESS BECAUSE OF THESE AREAS. THIS VEHICLE IS BY NO MEANS HEAVILY MODIFIED AT ALL,
SEVERE REAR FRAME RAIL UNIBODY RUST. SPECIFICALLY WHERE THE REAR ALUMINUM SUBFRAME MOUNTS TO THE BODY. MY VEHICLE, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OTHER, HAVE SHARED SIMILAR RUST AND ROT FROM THE EXACT SAME LOCATIONS ON 2003-2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTIONS. ABSOLUTELY NO FRAME PROTECTION FOR THE STEEL BODY. THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME FOR RUST THAT CAN ALLOW THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FALL OUT. THE SAME COULD HAPPEN TO THE REAR OF THESE VEHICLES WHERE THE ENTIRE REAR END/DRIVETRAIN AND SUSPENSION COULD FAIL AND FALL OUT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. ANY PART OF THE US WHERE HIGH HUMIDITY/RAINFALL OR WHERE ROAD SALTS/SOLUTIONS ARE USED ACCELERATE THE CORROSION
WHILE REPLACING FRONT SUB FRAME STRUCTURE UNDER RECALL FOR RUST AND CORROSION, RUST DAMAGE TO THE REAR STRUCTURE WAS NOTED BY DEALER. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THERE ARE HOLES IN THE REAR STRUCTURE AS WELL.
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution questions
Does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Based on 98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (70), Engine And Engine Cooling (11), Structure (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.