2003 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution 2003

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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mitsubishi Lancer in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2015
May 2011

78000 mi

US $200
replaced Inner tie rod ends for play and front sway bar link pins 
Mitsubishi Lancer in Washington, United States
May 2012 - Oct 2014
Sep 2012

133000 mi

US $100
catalytic converter needed to be replaced but even after that, it did not pass the emission test. CEL still on. So finally, I had to change the car computer. The dealership told me it will need to be re-calibrated but because it was taken from exactly the same car, it worked perfectly. 
Apr 2014

141000 mi

US $15
The transmission has a grinding sound all the time.We filled it with a thick transmission oil. It didn't help. I will need to replace the transmission ( miles 141,000) or get rid of the car. 
Jun 2014

141000 mi
I bought an used MT transmission, went to the transmission shop and I was told this purchased transmission is defective,so I gave up for now and the car is still here on the parking... 
Sep 2014

142000 mi

US $900
Bought an used transmission for US$500, the mechanic put in in the car, used the pressure plate and the clutch from the new ( used) transmission, changed the transmission oil and the engine oil, and the car works fine... 

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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Oct 2017
May 2014

128920 mi
dead alternator 

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2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 271hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Mitsubishi Evolution in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

87000 mi

US $20
Changed spark plug 
Mitsubishi Evolution in Colorado, United States
Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
Sep 2017

166800 mi

US $500
Radiator needed to be replaced. Leaking from the top and bottom plastic areas. 

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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Repair Histories

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