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.
Related service bulletins
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2015
Power Train problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 20 | 69% |
| 2015 Lancer | 5 | 22% |
| 2012 Lancer | 6 | 32% |
| 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.