2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 -25 City / 26 -31 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

120 -276

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Joseph P

2005 Lancer - Great value in a small package

Car is very reliable. Outside of the passenger airbag recall, the car has been mechanically sound. Gas efficiency is excellent as well.

Re C

Best car for teenagers first car.

I have had my car for two years now. I bought a 2005 Mitsubishi lancer. I have had problems with my car but now once has my car not started up or cut off while driving and my car also has a lot of miles on it! I have took road trips with this car as well. It is a good car for a teenager first car I would recommend.

Carolyn B

It is very dependable and I love the color.

I love my little car because I have never had problems with it. It is nice to drive. It is paid for. These are.All plusses.

Charlotte E

The sync system is amazing!.

I like the horsepower it has, but I hate that it does not have air conditioning. It is still by far my favorite vehicle that I have owned.

Bety S

My car has been with me since 2005, it belonged to my mom, now it belongs to me. Is a very good car, looks like new, its pieces are cheaper any has a problem and needs changing. Is a very good car

Is a very good car, it has only given a few problems but it has been recently due to the long time it has with me, nothing we couldn't fix and was expensive like for example the air conditioner

Steve G

It is reliable and easy to maintain and has been from the start.

It is reliable. It is low maintenance. It is economical.

Jeanne O'Neal

Great little car!

I love my little dependable lancer es! It has been a very dependable little car, no major problems other than 1 expensive brake job, but that is regular maintenance. I bought it in 2005 and still have it today! I am keeping my car till the wheels fall off! I hear they quit making the lancer and that's a shame because they are economical, affordable and dependable with a great warranty!

Gabrielle F

Awesome car that lasts forever.

It is a super reliable. Has 270,000 miles on it and I've never had to replace the clutch. Really comfortable seats with plenty of legroom in the back seats. Huge trunk. I take it on long drives on windy mountain roads and have no problem and I also drive it through rush hour traffic. My favorite car I have ever had.

Negative Owner Reviews

Amy B

The worst car I ever loved.

Reliable, mechanically sound no major issues but it's the ugliest car ever. Driver's side door handle is held on with zip ties. Upholstery is shot. Great engine, tranny and brakes. Body is rusted. I love it. I hate it. But it still has a great cassette player so my dad's collection lives on.

Mitsubishi Lancer Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

120 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats

OZ-Rally

120 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats

Ralliart

162 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats

Evolution RS

276 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

Evolution VIII

276 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

Evolution MR Edition

276 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Owner Reviews

4.47

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Sharon A on September 24, 2020

Great mid-sized car! No major problems. My dogs like it!

I have had my car for 13 years and have had no major problems. A Lot of recalls that have been fixed immediately. It is a comfortable mid sized car that can seat 5 comfortable Has a lot of trunk space and the back seats fold down if you need more room in the trunk. It uses mid-grade fuel which is the only thing I don't like but is good on gas mileage. About 23 miles to the gallon.

Bety S on August 24, 2020

My car has been with me since 2005, it belonged to my mom, now it belongs to me. Is a very good car, looks like new, its pieces are cheaper any has a problem and needs changing. Is a very good car

Is a very good car, it has only given a few problems but it has been recently due to the long time it has with me, nothing we couldn't fix and was expensive like for example the air conditioner

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Ranks #3 Small Cars by Owners

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer has an average owner rating of 4.47 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #8 of 23 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer A Good Car?

Yes, I find it always starts, runs great, and it gets me home. I never have problems with it and very little maintenance. Easy to clean.

Katherine H.

Yes, no major issues over the course of 13 years that I owned it. Just recently got the muffler replaced. But that is all.

Morgan K.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Very reliable, has never left me stranded. Only problem is cooling fans will not come on, got to watch overheating in traffic only or idling.

Katherine H.

Extremely reliable. I drove it to New York state from Pennsylvania once a month for 10 years and had zero issues.

Karen H.

Is The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer A Good Value?

I paid four hundred dollars at the tow yard, two years ago. . This car has . Great value to me and my family.

Katherine H.

It was used when I bought it for 23,000.00 It is an extremely good value. Worth the money. No major issues and very dependable.

Alyssa A.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety