Mitsubishi Mitsubishi 2003

Model Mitsubishi made in 2003 by Mitsubishi got 14 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and unknown or other.

Model 2003

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
0342A00205/01/200310002360Remote keyless entry (2003 models). *tt08/26/2003
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8003/01/2002637132Bulletin review regarding (tsb-02-00-002) vin information for 2003 models. *tt11/20/2002
8508/01/2002636844Mut ii blue rom pack update. *tt11/14/2002
8508/01/2002636847Bulletin review of tsb-02-00-009 2003 outlander technical specifications. *tt11/14/2002
8508/01/2002636840Subject regarding 2003 new model technical training. *tt11/14/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
11/08/200431678110/06/2004
 Airbags didn't deploy in my 2003 galant es. i hit a stopped vehicle, while moving approximately 25 mph, head-on into the passenger side of the other car. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
07/10/20081
 I own a 2003 diamante with about 60,000 miles on it. my windows continually fog up while driving or parked and the defroster/vents does not eliminate the fog at all, making driving very difficult and dangerous especially in rainy weather and during the nighttime. the smell of antifreeze is extremely strong inside the vehicle. i had a problem with my transmission shifting and the light around the n on the instrument panel was flashing. the mechanic said my heater core was leaking coolant onto the transmission control module causing it to malfunction. i was told that even though i paid for and have an extended warranty on this vehicle it would not be covered because the heater core leaking is what caused the transmission control module to fail. the heater core was replaced along with the control module and the relay with a cost of over 2,500 dollars. it seems like a problem like this that is extremely common is these vehicles, creates safety and health hazards, and very expensive to fix should be recalled and covered under warranty. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/02/20031000106/09/2003
 There is a rotten egg smell, all the time. i've taken it in to the dealer 3 plus times, and each time they tell me there is nothing wrong, and that i am using cheap gas. they sugguested changing gas stations. it still smells no matter where i get the gas.*ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
09/06/200590000107/12/2004
 The handle on the front passenger side comes out of its place. the hatchback on the outlander no longer can stay up on its own, the arm that holds it up is defective.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10/04/2003010/04/2003
 I have a 2003 mitsubishi lance oz rally, car has 32,000 miles on it, i purchased it used. i have had a problem where sometimes i would smell burning odor from the vents. i think car runs very ruff and im not sure what it is.. i believe it's the transmission from reading all the post on here.. and also the shifting is rough. i will be taking it to a dealer soon.. hopefully they wont give me the run around and fix the problem right away.. thanks! *nm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
07/20/20031
 I am driving a rented mitsubishi protoge'. yesterday i reached down to pick up a bottle of water from the receptacle by the dash. as i reached, i accidently brushed the gear shift lever ( automatic transmission ) and the gear shift popped into neutral. i pulled out of traffic and tried this again. same result. just bumping the gear shift sent it into neutral. i feel that this represents the possibility of a serious safety hazard. if it were to occur in heavy traffic or in adverse weather conditions, accidents could occur. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
12/14/20032000011/20/2003
 2003 montero sport xls--- studders/jerks at 30+ mph whiles driving down the rd, has been in shop 9 times
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
01/03/200533198105/31/2004
 Accelerator stuck & vehicle remained in idle, forcing to crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
08/06/20046582312/09/2003
 Brakes vibrate when applied. i have returned my '03 diamonte four times for repairs and each time they state that the rotors were warped and either replaced or machined them. brakes are now vibrating again and will need to be returned for repair or replacement. wind noise coming form the drivers side window. window adjustments were made three times still having noise problems. returned three times to have lumbar support switch replaced. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
09/06/200590000107/12/2004
 The handle on the front passenger side comes out of its place. the hatchback on the outlander no longer can stay up on its own, the arm that holds it up is defective.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
08/10/200534391305/01/2004
 Mitsubishi motors will not accept liability and pay to have a failure of a factory weld repaired on the right front engine cross member of my 2003 mitsubishi montero which is still under the factory warranty. my insurance adjuster has submitted a letter informing mitsubishi's vehicle department that the damage to my vehicle is due to failure from improper welding. i have also been informed by a certified body shop that the part was not welded properly. mitsubishi has refused to participate in repairing the vehicle since august 12, 2005. *jb
TIRES
09/01/20034
 Eagle ls keeps losing tire pressure (about 10psi) every 5-7 days. have went to the mitsubishi dealership 4 times now for the problem and they said to go see a goodyear service center. goodyear says the tire just needs air and it's ok. this cannot be safe if the tire is continually losing air pressure in such a short time frame. *jb
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
09/01/2007650005009/14/2004
 In researching what might be wrong with my mitsubishi galant heater, i find it is a common problem described to the tee. not having heat in my car and living in the pacific northwest could prove to be dangerous for myself and others as visibility and freezing will occur as i have to run the cold air on my windshield to see. *tr
03/15/200679000109/20/2003
 Heater went out, and after several attempts to have repaired, was informed heater core was defective. repairing/replacing heater core is an extremely expensive procedure!! *nm

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