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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer has 11 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

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

11

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Suspension Recalls

16V458000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-200...

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 14, 2021SUSPENSIONThe faulty control arm issue was repaired in 2017. When I went in for a front end alignment on 9/14...
Jul 29, 2020SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUPON INSPECTION OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE IN THE REAR, AREAS OF SEVERE CORROSION HAS DEVELOPED UNDERNEATH...
Jun 5, 2018SUSPENSIONNOTICED SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR POTHOLES. SOUNDS COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE...
Mar 3, 2017SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTAKATA RECALL. ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE THE CONTROL ARM/SUBFRAME IS RUSTED/RUSTING OUT REALLY BAD. THER...
Dec 1, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N...
Sep 10, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATEL...
Aug 19, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N...
May 3, 2016SUSPENSIONUPPER/LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND FRONT THE WHOLE FRONT SUPENSION SYSTEM IS MAKING A LOT OF CREAKING AND...
Dec 2, 2014SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)AIRBAG HORN DOESN'T WORK I CHANGED THE CLOCK SPRING BUT STILL DOESN'T WORK, SUSPENSION IS TERRIBLE I...
Jan 31, 2006SUSPENSIONMY 2003 MITSUBISIHI LANCER OZ IS EXPERIENCING SOME TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION. WE'VE ...
Jul 13, 2004SUSPENSIONWHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED...

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