Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mitsubishi Lancer


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Suspension problem

The faulty control arm issue was repaired in 2017. When I went in for a front end alignment on 9/14/2021 they noticed that the control arms were rusting through. I live in wisconsin and noticed that there is a recall on 2007 Lancers for a similar problem where the control arms were not replaced   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Noticed suspension noise when going over speed bumps or potholes. Sounds coming from the driver side lower control arm.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Takata recall. On front driver side the control arm/subframe is rusted/rusting out really bad. There is a whole the size of a fist where the control arm attaches to the frame.   Read details...


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