2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Random p0300 error plus vibration at 2800 to 3500 rpm. Contacted mitsubishi and it is a known issue with a tsb for all evo viii vehicles due to a faulty input shaft. However, mitsubishi does not cover this under warranty for 03 models as it would be out of warranty long before this issue shows up…”
filed Apr 1, 2012
“P0300 multi-cylinder random misfire. After many attempts made my mitsubishi, this problem has never been fixed. On average, this happens 3-4 times daily, everyday and hinders driveability. Mitsubishi has issued parts to be warranted and has denied all responsibility. Mitsubishi has quoted that the…”
filed Jun 23, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Lancer Evolution years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Lancer Evolution | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 Lancer Evolution | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 Lancer Evolution | 10 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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.