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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

9.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,821

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016317 · manufacturer campaign SR16-003

21 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2003–2006 · Outlander 2003–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front crossmember assembly, which may ultimately lead to separation of the control arm at the mounting point. This would allow the wheel to rotate off its designed axis, and could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the crossmember and apply an anti-corrosion treatment or replace the assembly, as required.

64,305 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 81% of 143 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
209 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer at 9.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 209 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,821 in fuel, producing roughly 4,204 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.