2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer EVO years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Lancer EVO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 110,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 84,920 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | 110,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Water has made its way through the grommet in the driver side wheel well, down the harness, and rests in the connectors behind the kick panel under the dash. Wires/connectors have become corroded causing several problems, including: lights will not turn off, and neither will the engine after keys…
Traveling on freeway in number 3 lane, front drive train locked up. Car skidded for approx 60 feet and than veered to the left and was struck in the number 1 lane. *kb
Other Mitsubishi Lancer EVO years
← 2004 Lancer EVO · 2006 Lancer EVO →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lancer EVO | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 Lancer EVO | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Lancer EVO | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Lancer EVO | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer EVO model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.