2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer Evolution years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. That ranks 5th out of 13 Lancer Evolution model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints, 29%), typically at around 93,501 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 29% | 93,501 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 29% | 187,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 21% | 9,661 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 14% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the turbo charger coolant hose was incorrectly manufactured, and may allow coolant leakage.
Risk: If a leak occurs, during vehicle operation when the manifold is hot, coolant may ignite and cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the turbo charger coolant hose free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi lancer evolution. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v321000 (air bags) for the front passenger seat air bag inflator and 16v458000 (suspension) for the lower control arm. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact…
Found excessive rust causing structural damage to rear uni body frame side members. Appears to have rusted from the inside out, similar to their current front sub frame rust recall. At this time no accidents/ damage caused but likely will result in uni body weakening and possible suspension/…
While driving i had all 3 acd lights come on. Upon further investigating and a trip to the dealership i was told my acd pump was bad and i would need a new one. This is a common problem in these cars that still hasn't been fixed with the newer models. I was quoted 2400 dollars just for the pump…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi lancer evolution. While driving various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable and pulled to the left. The vehicle also experienced severe oversteering when turning. It was discovered that the front lower control arm was faulty due to corrosion and rusting…
Lower control arm loose / disconnected from subframe, causing stability and control problems with the vehicle resulting in unsafe operation at any speed and at any time which the vehicle ia being operated.the socket on the subframe has deep rust and an irregular hole visible. Bob penkhus mitsubishi…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer Evolution model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.