2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower arm
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger vehicles, the turbo charger coolant hose was incorrectly manufactured, and may allow coolant leakage.
Remedy: 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.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,314 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 (”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 30, 2017 · Air bags
“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 AC”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 31, 2016 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–24 / 23–31 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
How do I know if my 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V335000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.