2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 1% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering column detached without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the warranty expired and did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10925046, filed 2016-11, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10026795Oct 1, 2008Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
65 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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