2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs 2003 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2003 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 38 | 153 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 101 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 12,195 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 0 | 332 |
| Power Train | 65 | 61 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 92 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 77 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 34 |
| Structure | 8 | 31 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 38 |
| Visibility | 3 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2003 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.