2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Found excessive rust causing structural damage to rear uni body frame side members. Appears to have rusted from the inside out, similar to their current front sub frame rust recall. At this time no accidents/ damage caused but likely will result in uni body weakening and possible suspension/ structural failure”
NHTSA complaint #10938875, filed 2016-12, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. While driving various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable and pulled to the left. The vehicle also experienced severe oversteering when turning. It was discovered that the front lower control arm was faulty due to corrosion and rusting of the subframe. The dealer repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) in which an anti-corrosion agent was applied, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 187,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10927874, filed 2016-11, 187,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10015631Jun 1, 2005Recaro seatback bolster cover (part number correction). Mitsubishi tech talk.
- 10015719Apr 1, 2005Recaro seatback bolster cover breakage. Mitsubishi tech talk.
- 10015336Feb 1, 2005Door sash tape service procedures - service manual revision.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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