2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO
The 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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
Safety Rating for the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIN-21-00-001 — AIR BAGS
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers informing then MMNA has put together a new limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the Takata Airbag Inflator Recall Campaign as part of our continuing efforts to minimize the number of vehicles with an open recall.
TSB-20-42A-007 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This TSB provides the addition of Hood Air Outlet Maintenance Procedure due to a change in suppliers. Addition of Reassembly Service Points Addition of color information
TSB-20-42A-007 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This TSB provides the addition of Hood Air Outlet Maintenance Procedure due to a change in suppliers. Addition of Reassembly Service Points Addition of color information
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO
- 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO — 1 complaint
- 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO — 4 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO (current)
- 2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO — 10 complaints
- 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO — 30 complaints
Other MITSUBISHI Models
- MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 2,784 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI GALANT — 2,429 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 1,776 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 1,136 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 989 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints