Model year guide

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — representative photo
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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$10,230

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls 2

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm NHTSA Campaign #16V458000 · 23/06/2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,…

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These rep…

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #04V138000 · 23/03/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO, THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AS STATED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Low
$6,800
Typical price
$10,230
High
$13,750

From 5 comparable 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.0L

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles on record

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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?

The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Comparable 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings run roughly $6,800–$13,750, typically around $10,230 (from 5 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.