Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005
Model Lancer Evolution made in 2005 by Mitsubishi got 22 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 2.0 turbo engine.
Model 2005
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 19/26/21 | 20.9/32.9/25.004 | Premium | 1392 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.0 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 19/26/21 | 20.8/32.7/24.8733 | Premium | 1392 | COMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V335000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 12/10/2004 to 06/06/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1179 | 08/15/2005 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/27/2005 | 07/28/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the turbo charger coolant hose was incorrectly manufactured, and may allow coolant leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a leak occurs, during vehicle operation when the manifold is hot, coolant may ignite and cause a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-05-004.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0554006 | 06/01/2005 | 10015842 | Immobilizer system information update *sc | 08/15/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 0513006 | 04/01/2005 | 10016133 | Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0554001 | 02/01/2005 | 10015337 | Battery load test rate chart - service manual revision. *tt | 07/14/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 116 | 06/01/2005 | 10015626 | Rough idle/misfire. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 08/02/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 115 | 04/01/2005 | 10015713 | Premature water pump failure. mitsubishi tech talk. to also include 2004 mitsubishi lancer evolution. *tt | 08/10/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0613005 | 04/01/2006 | 10019921 | Freeze-frame data for misfire conditions. *tt | 05/16/2006 | |
| 0513003 | 04/01/2006 | 0613004 | 10019922 | Random misfire (dtc p0300, p0301, p0c02, p0303, or p0304). *tt | 05/16/2006 |
| 0511004 | 12/01/2005 | 0511004 | 10018798 | Cylinder head valve guide and valve stem specifications - service manual revision. 2003 - 2006 lancer evolution. *tt | 01/17/2006 |
| 0511001 | 05/01/2005 | 0511001 | 10015821 | Cylinder head height specification - service manual revision. *tt | 08/12/2005 |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TSB-09-35-006 | 05/01/2009 | 10030330 | Mitsubishi: abs hydraulic unit bracket torque spec. changed; service manual revision. to provide corrected tightening torque specifications for the abs hydraulic unit mounting bracket fasteners. *pe | 09/21/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 113 | 01/01/2005 | 10015217 | Brake bleeding procedures. *tt | 07/08/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 35 | 12/01/2004 | 10018365 | Cleaning brembo brake calipers. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 12/21/2005 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||||
| TSB-08-37-006 | 10/01/2008 | 10026795 | Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals. *pe | 12/17/2008 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB-08-37-006 | 10/01/2008 | 10026795 | Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals. *pe | 12/17/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 115 | 04/01/2005 | 10015719 | Recaro seatback bolster cover breakage. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 08/10/2005 | |
| 116 | 06/01/2005 | 10015631 | Recaro seatback bolster cover (part number correction). mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 08/02/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 0551002 | 02/01/2005 | 10015336 | Door sash tape service procedures - service manual revision. *tt | 07/14/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 70000 | ||
| The srs airbag light came on, the wipers won't stop running. the horn starts on itself. all is related to water entering in the inner fender, shorting electrical connections. this happens when it's rainy outside. this happens to every evolution owner that i know. i don't know if there is a risk with air bags not working caused by that, but that highly concerns me. if there is an accident, i would want to be sure that the airbags will deploy... thanks for your assistance. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 70000 | ||
| The srs airbag light came on, the wipers won't stop running. the horn starts on itself. all is related to water entering in the inner fender, shorting electrical connections. this happens when it's rainy outside. this happens to every evolution owner that i know. i don't know if there is a risk with air bags not working caused by that, but that highly concerns me. if there is an accident, i would want to be sure that the airbags will deploy... thanks for your assistance. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/02/2007 | 1 | ||
| My car was purchased on 11/23/05. one week after purchase, service manager informed me that my oil was really low and added a quart of oil. he advised me to check the oil level regularly. i noticed that i had to add a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or so. i voiced my concern to the service manager when i had my first oil change and was told that a quart of oil loss per 1,000 miles is normal. i checked my oil regularly to avoid any problems until one day, i found out about oil consumption tests. i told the service manager about it and he arranged to have it done on my next oil change. the first oil consumption test revealed abnormal results which prompted them to repair the problem. another oil consumption test was done and it showed a more favorable result. i check the oil level regularly and still notice that i add a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. i spoke to the service manager about it and was told that it was normal. i went to another dealer to have the oil consumption checked. the first oil consumption test revealed a quart of oil loss per 1000 miles and the second test revealed an abnormal result of a quart and a quarter oil loss per 1000 miles. i was then told by the service representative to contact mitsubishi corporate office to report the result. now i'm asking for your assistance in solving this problem. thank you. *tr | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 1 | 09/01/2005 | |
| Consumer complaint regarding the need for mud flaps on 2005 mitsubishi evolution viii lancer. *ts the consumer stated without the mud flaps, the tires stick out 1.5 inches past wheel wells. the consumer stated when a right turn was made, or a speed bump was hit, a strange noise would emit from the vehicle and then a pop sound could be heard. the dealer told the consumer gravel was stuck into he calipers, shock towers, brakes and springs and it would work itself out. the dealer recommended the consumer take the vehicle to a car wash, but the problem continued after the vehicle was washed. the tires were replaced because they were so badly worn. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/09/2005 | 1847 | 1 | 09/22/2005 |
| I purchased a brand new 2005 mitsubishi lancer evolution, and two months later @ 1847 miles, the clutch went out. mitsubishi refused to warranty repair the failure, so i started investigating their clutches. it turns out six local repair shops as well as 4 mitsubishi technicians advised me the clutches are weak/defective from the factory, and mitsubishi is aware of the problem on my model, but refuses to recall them or repair them. i also went on-line and found several web-site complaints about evolution clutches, including www.mitsubishisucks.com i contacted mitsubishi's consumer complaint dept, who generated file#379146 and i was never contacted again. they refuse to acknowledge their product failure! my vin# ja3ah86d15u023601. i ended up having to pay $606.80 to daytona mitsubishi or they would not give me my car back! they head service manager ron, told me its a little car, with too much power, so mitsubishi had to design it in a way where something would have to break, and unfortunately its the clutch. with hundreds of existing complaints, i would respectfully request mitsubishi have to recall all lancer evolution clutches, and replace them with a unit that will not fail. *jb | |||
| 09/22/2005 | 9661 | 1 | 11/12/2004 |
| I own a 2005 mitsubishi evolution lancer that has 9,661 miles on it and the clutch is already needing to be replaced. mitsubishi acknowledges that there have been numerous complaints regarding this problem that dates back to the 2003 lancer, but yet they still refuse to confront the issue and take care of it. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/11/2007 | 1 | 11/25/2005 | |
| Turned warped brake rotor. problem came back, unsafe to drive due to poor handling when braking. *jb | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/27/2005 | 1 | 07/29/2005 | |
| Prior to the automobile accident on december 27,2005 there was no problems with the vehicle to my knowledge. it was purchased in july 2005 , demo-used car. the accident happened as follows: it was very cold that evening, i was making a right turn going west into the middle lane, unfortunately my car did not go straight, but continue to turn. i crossed over to the far right lane, then the side walk into an utility poll. could not control the wheel of the car, the wheel locked, could not turn the car. the car crashed into an utility poll, imploding both air bags. my insurance company's adjuster deemed it a total loss, non-repairable. not sure if there were any problems with this model at all, just wanted to report this incident with the dealership to informed them of what happen that it would be on their records, just in case another incident happen with this modeled car to someone else, that was all, but the dealership would not assist me. i wanted to see if there could be an investigation done to look at the car to see what could have caused the wheel to lock and for me not to have control of the car. i do not know if there was anything on the road that effected the tires, not sure at all because everything happen very quickly that night. if you need any documentation on the incident, please contact me at 954-801-6958. i know this is a very small case, but i just wanted this on file to let you know. thank you.*ak | |||
| 12/27/2005 | 1 | 07/29/2005 | |
| Prior to the automobile accident on december 27, 2005 there was no problems with the vehicle. was purchased in july of 2005 (demo car-used). the accident happen as follows, it was cold that night i was making a right turn going west into the middle lane. unfortunately my car did not go straight but continue to turn. i crossed over far right lane, then the side walk into an utility poll. could not control the steering wheel of the car. the wheel locked, could not turn the car at all. the car crashed into an utility poll imploding both air bags. my insurance company's adjuster deemed it a total loss non-repair. not sure if there were any problems with this model of car at all, just wanted to report this incident with the dealership to informed them of what happen, so that it would be on their records, just in case another incident happen with this modeled car to someone else that was all, but they did not assist me. i wanted to see if there could be a investigation to look at the car to see what could have caused the wheel to lock and for me to not have control of the car. just wanted this on file to let you know.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 1 | 2 | 09/01/2005 |
| Front bearings are loose causing erratic steering, premature tire wear and premature brake wear. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 1 | 2 | 09/01/2005 |
| Front bearings are loose causing erratic steering, premature tire wear and premature brake wear. *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 1 | 09/01/2005 | |
| Consumer complaint regarding the need for mud flaps on 2005 mitsubishi evolution viii lancer. *ts the consumer stated without the mud flaps, the tires stick out 1.5 inches past wheel wells. the consumer stated when a right turn was made, or a speed bump was hit, a strange noise would emit from the vehicle and then a pop sound could be heard. the dealer told the consumer gravel was stuck into he calipers, shock towers, brakes and springs and it would work itself out. the dealer recommended the consumer take the vehicle to a car wash, but the problem continued after the vehicle was washed. the tires were replaced because they were so badly worn. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 70000 | ||
| The srs airbag light came on, the wipers won't stop running. the horn starts on itself. all is related to water entering in the inner fender, shorting electrical connections. this happens when it's rainy outside. this happens to every evolution owner that i know. i don't know if there is a risk with air bags not working caused by that, but that highly concerns me. if there is an accident, i would want to be sure that the airbags will deploy... thanks for your assistance. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | COCONUT CREEK | 33073 | COCONUT CREEK MISTSUBUSHI | 954-283-1000 |
| FL | COCONUT CREEK | 33073 | COCONUT CREEK MITSUBUSHI | 954-283-1000 |
| FL | DAYTONA BEACH | 32114 | DAYTONA MITSUBISHI | 3862527000 |
| WA | BURLINGTON | 98233 | KARMART | 360 755 1774 |