2003 Mitsubishi Lancer power train problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the clutch failed to function and the contact heard a popping noise . The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”
filed Aug 22, 2013
“First occurrence happened while attempting to leave a convenience store. Clutch went to floor of vehicle, and did not know what was wrong. Since 1st occurrence it has happened regularly approximately every 3-4 weeks. For the last 8 years. Clutch become spongy and requires me to refill master…”
filed Jul 28, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 21 | 70% |
| 2015 Lancer | 5 | 22% |
| 2011 Lancer | 6 | 18% |
| 2010 Lancer | 4 | 8% |
| 2009 Lancer | 14 | 14% |
| 2008 Lancer | 11 | 12% |
| 2006 Lancer | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Lancer | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 Lancer | 22 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.