2003 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 199 | 80 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 91 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,680 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Lancer | Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 71 | 21 |
| Power Train | 51 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7 |
| Equipment | 13 | 3 |
| Structure | 13 | 3 |
| Suspension | 10 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
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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.