2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 3% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got into my car to start and it would turn over but not start. After replacing the fuel pump, checking all the fuses and relays, still the same problem. The wire harness fuse block that sits inside the drivers foot well has been corroded by water from a leak in the fire wall. This is a very common problem that even goes back to the previous generation , evo vii, and wasn't fixed for the following generation, evo ix.”
NHTSA complaint #10446905, filed 2012-02, 133,000 miles“The car was running fine and had no problems then when I started it up one day the dash lights and tail lights started pulsing. I thought it might be the alternator so I had it checked out. The shop said the alternator is in perfect condition and couldn't figure out the problem. The pulsating lights is still going on, and I haven't been able to find out what the problem is.”
NHTSA complaint #10243393, filed 2008-09, 25,000 miles“The low beams on the vehicle do not light far enough at night making the ability to see the road difficult. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10111719, filed 2005-02Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
65 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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