2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls 6
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note:…
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag infla…
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.
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,…
Fix: 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 rep…
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer trims & engines on record
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles on record
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26EX5U048393
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E25U015047
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E65U004584
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E85U018793
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer RalliartJA3AJ66F25U016117
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E35U003120
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E15U017274
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E85U013030
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E85U037618
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E95U031603
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E35U036084
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E55U001465
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E35U026221
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z RallyJA3AJ86EX5U042595
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E45U015633
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E45U018595
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E65U049041
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E45U054223
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ESJA3AJ26E95U047218
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z RallyJA3AJ86EX5U005434
2005 Mitsubishi LancerJA3AJ66F75U005128
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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer — frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, suspension, structure.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer worth?
Comparable 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer listings run roughly $900–$3,600, typically around $2,184 (from 22 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.