Trim Report

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS2005

Includes:LANCERMITS|GTS
$2,800
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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Pricing

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Where to Find Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Location data for all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer trims combined

26States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 26 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mitsubishi Lancer Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer trims

Low Concern

With 2 recalls and 24 complaints, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
24
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
17V5690002017-14-09
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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18V2200002018-05-04
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 24 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags9
02Electrical System2
03Vehicle Speed Control2
04Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
05Steering1
24 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer trims

19–26mpg combined
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17-24city
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23-31hwy
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$1,700-$3,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ranges from 19 to 26 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic 4-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Sportback - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Evolution - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Evolution - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the GTS Worth It?

Common questions about the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

How does the GTS compare to other Mitsubishi Lancer trims?

The GTS occupies a distinct position in the Mitsubishi Lancer range. See how it stacks up on the 2005 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS?

Budget for standard GTS maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2005 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Mitsubishi Lancer GTS?

For the GTS, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Mitsubishi Lancer buyer's guide.

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