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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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Common EVO Problems

What are the top common EVO problems?

I've heard the tranny stinks, paint chips a lot, anything else?
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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a search would answer you question in full...another big one is some people have a lot of clutch issues aka the clutch going out at relatively low mileage...not everyone but a fair amount of people
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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#1 - Bad drivers
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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agreed on the bad driver.
but i think ur looking for like...clutch goes out quickly, stock rotors on early models were prone to warp, paint chipping or rear doors.
maybe others will keep it going!
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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most of problems occured with 03 evos and half the time it was driver related
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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gas tank too small
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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-Paint chips easily, especially in fender wells and the rear door sills near the bottom
-Clearcoat on wing fades, spots, and peels
-Paint on Brembro brakes fades, and peels
-Clutch doesn't hold up well to 6k+ clutch dumps (nor should it)
-Transfer case also does not like clutch dumps (nor should it)
-Synchros are prone to going bad on 03 models
-Typical DSM lifter tick
-Stock Throw Out Bearing chatters (this may or may not be due to launching )
-Some models tend to throw p0300 misfire codes for no apparent reason
-Stock Yokohama tires wear out very quickly (atleast if you're driving right they do)


That's all I can think of, off the top of my head atm.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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The only thing that drives me crazy is my interior. It rattles and makes all kinds of noise's. I think most of it is because of the leather.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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It's not really a problem but kind of annoying. The brakes give off enough dust to cover half the united states.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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The only thing that drives me crazy is my interior. It rattles and makes all kinds of noise's. I think most of it is because of the leather.

+1 def. agreed!!!
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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i hate the turning radius, I cant even do a full u-e without have to put it in reverse and brake dust gets really annoying. but ive only had my car for a couple of months so i really dont have n e other problems with it. but i love my car and all that crap is worth the it.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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I am 200 miles away from 30k miles on my 2003 EVO with no problems whatsoever. Clutch isn't slipping, no tranfer case whine, and no gear grinds. I treat my car like a baby, but i have launched it multiple times and it keeps holding strong.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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Again, those problems are mostly casued by bad drivers. Of course, there are chances where some Evo's are made out of the factory spec just like every other things.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Getting pulled over and hassled by the cops.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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lol same here.
Originally Posted by Richard EVO
Getting pulled over and hassled by the cops.
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