2003 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 23, 2016Crash risk2002–2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2003–2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon and 1 other model — Suspension
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.
16V458000 · 195K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Sep 1, 2004Safety2000–2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa, 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1998–2004 Mitsubishi Diamante and 9 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
04V428000 · 100K units · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN