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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Powertrain
116
Visibility
73
Engine
18
Electrical
17
Other
16
Structure
16
Suspension
11
Airbags
9
Brakes
8
Steering
7
Speed Control
6
Fuel System
4
Lights
3
Tires
3
Seat Belts
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 6, 2016STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STE...
Jan 8, 2011STEERING,STRUCTURE2003 LANCER OZ RALLY, STEERING COLUMN FELL DOWN IN MY LAP. FACTORY SAID TO BAD, OUT OF WARRANTY AND ...
Jul 29, 2010STEERING,POWER TRAINWHEN DRIVING MY LANCER EITHER ON CITY OR HIGHWAY, IT REFUSES TO SHIFT. THE RPMS GO UP, BUT THE CAR W...
Nov 9, 2007STEERINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE STEERING COLUMN FELL IN THE CONTACT'S LAP WHEN SH...
Nov 9, 2007STEERINGMY STEERING COLUMN WAS SLIGHTLY LOOSE, BUT A MECHANIC ASSURED ME THERE NO PROBLEM. ABOUT 2 WEEKS L...
Sep 26, 2007STEERING,POWER TRAIN2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER. AXLE BEARING FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE. I REPLACED IT. INNER TIE ROD TORE OU...
Jun 17, 2003STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROLWHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE, AND VEHICLE WOBBLED FROM FOUR TO SIX INCHES TO EITHER SID...

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