2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution transmission problems
The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 70 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 60% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
70
Transmission complaints
60%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH 26 MILES. 6 MONTHS LATER AND 17000 MILES THE CLUTCH SLIPPING AND NOT INGAUGING. IT WAS SO BAD THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT EVEN MOVE. THE RPM WOULD JUST RAISE, EVEN ALL THE WAY UP TO 6500 IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE CAR NOT RESPONDING. THE MITSUBISHI DEALER SHIP HERE IN…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution transmission — 60% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.