2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 59 complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 51% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 51% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 8,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 39 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 8,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The clutch wore out prematurely while driving between 45-55 MPH. Vehicle was taken to a dealership, who indicated that the clutch needed to be replaced. This was a common problem with these vehicle.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the consumer thought there was a transmission problem. Upon further examination the dealer found that the clutch needed to be replaced.