Worst 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Airbags
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~194,674 vehicles.
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.
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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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