2003 Mitsubishi Lancer transmission problems
The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer has 53 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
53
Transmission complaints
22%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“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. *PH”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer transmission — 22% 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.