2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,750 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.
“Brake failure at 7032 mi brakes completely metal to metal loss of most braking functions very poor response time,brake pads replaced,brake failure again at 13560 brakes again metal to metal very poor response time,brake pads replaced again,brake failure again at 18500 again brakes metal to metal loss of brake response time very loud grinding noises upon application of braking systems service refused by dealer all within 10 months of vehicle purchase brand new.”
NHTSA complaint #10142621, filed 2005-11, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10019650Mar 1, 2006Rear brake noise.
- 10017674Oct 1, 2005Brake disc thickness service specification & run-out corrections - service manual revision.
- 10018380Dec 1, 2004Sport pedal installation tools. Mitsubishi. Tech talk.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 14% |
| 2009 | 16 | 16% |
| 2008 | 9 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 11% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
10 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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