2003 Mitsubishi Lancer drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 29 complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 10,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 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 | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 10,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Consumer called about having problems with the right front axle, which broke while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that there are no recalls and to get a hold of his insurance company, they should solve his problem.
Clutch starting slipping at 10000 miles, car is not modified or abused in any way. Way to early for a vehicle to have such major problems. Waiting to see what service will do.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 77 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
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