Model year record

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 117 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V458000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component: Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 194,674
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-06-23
Owners notified: 2016-09-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V138000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 7,278
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-03-23
Owners notified: 2004-05-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

OVERLOADING CAN DAMAGE YOUR VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, CAUSE TIRE FAILURE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train: clutch assembly	44	5,500 mi
Power train: manual transmission	11	13,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	8	9,100 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	8	13,506 mi
Electrical system	7	48,605 mi
Structure: body	6	80,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	3	7,600 mi
Unknown or other	3	13,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	25,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	2	34,200 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: bell housing	2	2,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	2,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	16,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	1	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	1	19,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger	1	34,200 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	26,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	80,000 mi
Interior lighting	1	25,000 mi
Power train	1	48,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	19,050 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	15,000 mi
Steering: column	1	80,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	48,605 mi
Suspension	1	80,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	1	20,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.