2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower arm
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,…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced…
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Labels (equipment)
On certain passenger vehicles sold in the united states and puerto rico, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) as stated on the certification label are in error.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the label. The recall began on may 31, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,113 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 55 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 ab”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2026 · Unknown or other
“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 compone”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2020 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (Lancer Evolution). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–24 / 23–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
How do I know if my 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V138000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.