2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls and problems

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 2 recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2005 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 11 Lancer Evolution model years — 5th most.

2recalls

14complaints

2crashes

0fires

2injuries

70,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Suspension

Jun 23, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V458000 · 194,674 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Engine

Jul 27, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V335000 · 1,179 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the turbo charger coolant hose was incorrectly manufactured, and May allow coolant leakage.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

IF A LEAK OCCURS, DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN THE MANIFOLD IS HOT, COOLANT MAY IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-05-004.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005 vs. other Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the latest from Jun 23, 2016 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (4), suspension (4), power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.