The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the passenger-side airbag inflator, which can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury.
The airbag issue has persisted through earlier repair attempts that did not fully resolve the problem, and certain vehicles that received a prior replacement inflator remain affected. On the suspension side, a front lower control arm can detach from the vehicle, causing a sudden loss of steering and directional control that raises the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side frontal air bag inflator may allow moisture to enter over time, which could cause it to explode during air bag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front cross member can corrode from salt water exposure in certain regions, potentially causing the front lower control arms to detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front cross member and either apply a sealing/anti-corrosion agent or replace it with a new sealed one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
