2003 Mitsubishi Lancer structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall. On front driver side the control arm/subframe is rusted/rusting out really bad. There is a whole the size of a fist where the control arm attaches to the frame.”
filed Dec 9, 2017
“The lower control arm became detached resulting in the inability to deive the car! I contacted the dealerships and they have basically been incorporated to helping fix the recall!!!! I do notbdrive the car because I loose control of it”
filed Mar 29, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Structure problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 Lancer | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 Lancer | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Lancer | 4 | 12% |
| 2010 Lancer | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Lancer | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 Lancer | 10 | 11% |
| 2006 Lancer | 5 | 14% |
| 2005 Lancer | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Lancer | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 Lancer | 7 | 5% |
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.