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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems

NHTSA lists 14 complaints for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION.

At a glance

Complaints
14
With crash
2
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
194,674
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
41

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
STEERING428.6%
SUSPENSION428.6%
POWER TRAIN321.4%
AIR BAGS214.3%
STRUCTURE214.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER214.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17.1%
TIRES17.1%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
POWER TRAINCLUTCH ASSEMBLY2
STEERINGHYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
STEERINGRACK AND PINION1
STRUCTUREBODY1
STRUCTUREFRAME AND MEMBERS1
SUSPENSIONFRONT1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

16V458000

Date: 2016-06-23. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: 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, (excerpt)

Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

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 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 custo (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

05V335000

Date: 2005-07-27. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE.

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

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

41 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
STRUCTURE6
AIR BAGS5
POWER TRAIN5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4

10240443

Date: 2023-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

10238897

Date: 2023-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.

This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.

10238899

Date: 2023-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.

This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.

10235608

Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.

10235609

Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

10235606

Date: 2023-04-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

10217126

Date: 2022-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.

This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Virginia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed with State of Virginia letterhead.

10211530

Date: 2022-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

10204200

Date: 2021-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the TAKATA Airbag recall and also urged dealers to accurately capture customer data during visits.

10181903

Date: 2020-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

This TSB provides the addition of Hood Air Outlet Maintenance Procedure due to a change in suppliers.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
LANCER EVOLUTION14

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