2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO.

Most common 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Electrical System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2017-11-10, Electrical System
WATER HAS MADE ITS WAY THROUGH THE GROMMET IN THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL, DOWN THE HARNESS, AND RESTS IN THE CONNECTORS BEHIND THE KICK PANEL UNDER THE DASH. WIRES/CONNECTORS HAVE BECOME CORRODED CAUSING SEVERAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING: LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF, AND NEITHER WILL THE ENGINE AFTER KEYS ARE REMOVED AND EVEN AFTER THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED.
2011-09-14, Power Train
TRAVELING ON FREEWAY IN NUMBER 3 LANE, FRONT DRIVE TRAIN LOCKED UP. CAR SKIDDED FOR APPROX 60 FEET AND THAN VEERED TO THE LEFT AND WAS STRUCK IN THE NUMBER 1 LANE. *KB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO questions

Does the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO at this time.

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

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Electrical System (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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