Table 1 shows 15 common power train related problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the clutch (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (13 problems).
The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer oz rally(na). The contact noticed that the clutch slave cylinder was leaking fluid; the following day the clutch petal was no longer operable. The dealer or manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired or diagnosed. Read details...
When driving my Lancer either on city or highway, it refuses to shift. The rpms go up, but the car wont accelerate. It actually slows down as if I'm pressing on the brakes (and im not) then out of nowhere the gear will shift and the car lurches forward unexpectedly. It does this all the time. Read details...
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". Read details...