The service and repair manual for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Evolution MR Sedan 4-Door · LS Diamond Sedan 4-Door · Evolution RS Sedan 4-Door · DE Sedan 4-Door · ES Sedan 4-Door · Ralliart Sedan 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 27 complaints · 74 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2005 Lancer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 334
- General Information 2,315
- Accessories & Equipment 3,020
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 130
- Body & Frame 1,088
- Maintenance 22
- Brakes 306
- Restraints 444
- Drivelines & Axles 288
- Steering 470
- Electrical 2,723
- Suspension 230
- Engine Mechanical 419
- Transmission 421
- Engine Performance 2,251
- Front 226
- Rear 225
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2005 Lancer
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 16V458000A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk o.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 06E023000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 27 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 74 technical service bulletins for the 2005 Lancer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2005 Lancer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2005 Lancer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2005 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the Evolution MR Sedan 4-Door, LS Diamond Sedan 4-Door, Evolution RS Sedan 4-Door, DE Sedan 4-Door, ES Sedan 4-Door, Ralliart Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door, Evolution Sedan 4-Door, OZ Rally Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2005 Lancer problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2005 Lancer, covering suspension, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 2005 Lancer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2005 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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