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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JA3AH86F73U••••••2003 Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION
That is about average for the 2003 Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION — 6 complaints per build across 12 builds.
8on this build
66on the model
12builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 6Structure 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainSep 2007
I launched my car from about 5500rpm. I previously had a new exedy clutch and flywheel installed about 2 months earlier. The car jumped but wouldn't go anywhere after I let the clutch out. I thought maybe first gear was gone but when I tried all the other gears it seemed as if…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2005
I own a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution that was purchased brand new from the dealership in the middle of 2003. The car had run fine until about may 12th of this year. The car started performing oddly. The turbo and engine would not provide full power at random times while…
StructureJan 2004
There are pitted rust spots on the rear driverside quarter panel. Where the door meets the panel. Also there are surface rust on the rear of my bumper of my car
Power TrainMar 2006
I am currently on the 5th transfer case for my 03 mitsubishi lancer evolution 8. I had 2 go out under warranty, another rebuilt and now I am on my last one. The first went at ~33k, replaced and broken within a month regular highway driving
Power TrainOct 2004
I have a 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. At 19,000 miles the car developed a very loud sound coming from the front of the car at speeds above 30mph. I work at a auto repair shop and concluded that the sound is coming from the transfer ase/front differential. More than likely…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JA3AH86F73U112734 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.