2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, affecting suspension, wheels & tires and engine. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Jun 23, 2016
- Owner complaints
- 14
All 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 16V458000Jun 23, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires194,674 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm: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, 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.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
- NHTSA 05V335000Jul 27, 2005Engine1,179 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
On certain passenger vehicles, the turbo charger coolant hose was incorrectly manufactured, and may allow coolant leakage.
Risk: 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, covering suspension, wheels & tires and engine.
- Are 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 16V458000, reported Jun 23, 2016, concerning the suspension, wheels & tires.