2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution transmission problems

Filed Dec 12, 2008 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · CA

2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution. Loud grinding noises coming from the transmission within a few thousand miles. Cars under 8 thousand miles having to replace clutches and transmissions. Gears popping into neutral. Dealership accepted warranty and is currently working on the car. Car was returned a 2nd time to be looked at again.

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · NY

The 5th gear syncro has failed on the car at 60,000 miles. This is a known defect to mitsubishi and they have developed new, stronger parts as part of a tsb. However, mitsubishi is refusing to repair the defect citing "abuse".

Filed Jan 11, 2008 · Transmission · 26,000 miles · CO

I bought my 2003 mitsubishi evo shortly after returning from a tour in iraq in 2006, after a short time of driving the car I noticed a grinding sound coming from the car when I let the clutch out in 1st gear, and now reverse as well. I bought the car under original factory warranty and went as far as to purchase the platnum extended warranty. After replacing thousands of dollars in parts on my car it has come down to the clutch, which is a wear item and not covered. The more disturbing portion of this is that I was told on my second visit to the dealership for this problem that the car was sold to me with an aftermarket clutch, and that should have voided the original factory warranty in the first place, to include my extended warranty as well. Now I am stuck with this problem and have to look for legal assistance.

Filed Sep 20, 2007 · Transmission · MD

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 the car was in neutral. I had the car taken to a local performance shop and they diagnosed the problem as being my transfer case. The total cost for the new oem transfer case with front differential and labor to put it in was around 3400. Mitsubishi needs to act on this problem because I have read many complaints about it and have heard many stories from evo owners about their transfer case issues.

Filed Mar 4, 2007 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jan 29, 2007 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · FL

Tl*- the contact stated that while parked and attempting to drive the 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution he turned on the ignition while in neutral and the vehicle lunged forward and failed. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated everyone with the same vehicle had the same problem.

Filed Dec 10, 2006 · Transmission · 13,506 miles · NJ

While traveling 65 MPH my transfer case on my 2003 mitsubishi evolution unexplainable began to make a loud whining noise, although only having roughly 13,500 miles. As I pulled the car over I could here that there was a metallic clicking sound coming from the transfer case also. To correct this the transfer case will need to be completely replaced.

Filed Dec 6, 2006 · Transmission · 8,057 miles · PA

After only 8057 miles on my 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution, my transfer case started to whine quite badly. After reading some tech articles, I found that this is not an uncommon failure. I also know that mitsubishi has had transfer case recalls in the past due to their poor rear seal design. The recalls were based off of lawsuits and deaths to individuals driving their vehicle at highway speeds when all four wheels have locked on them causing catastrophic loss of vehicle control. Based on mitsubishi's track record, and their knowledge of life threatening conditions under transfer case failure, it is a negligent act for them to overlook this problem. A recall is necessary for public safety!

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Transmission · 48,956 miles · MO

Vehicle was bought used. Still has remaining factory powertrain warranty. Vehicle had clutch problems when I took delivery of vehicle in july. Dealer was informed of problem immediately after test driving vehicle. Dealer protested a replacement. Had service records pulled for vehicle. Clutch was replaced under warranty for first owner. Dealer replaced disc and pressure plate. Left assembly line throwout bearing on vehicle. Stated that it is a "non-wear" item. Throwout bearing failed to disengage causing disc friction material to be "spun" some time back. Dealer was informed of this incident. Again, protested replacement stating it is a "non-warranty item". Clutch is considered a wear item, even thought it is the integral link in the powertrain assembly. Clutch completely failed and left this author stranded 45 miles from home, on this date. Dealer again notified and once again, I was denied a claim.

Filed Jul 1, 2006 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · MO

3rd gear synro went bad after 32000 miles.