One problem related to exterior lighting has been reported for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer based on all problems reported for the 2005 Lancer.
Water has made its way through the grommet in the driver side wheel well, down the harness, and rests in the connectors behind the kick panel under the dash. Wires/connectors have become corroded causing several problems, including: lights will not turn off, and neither will the engine after keys are removed and even after the battery is disconnected.
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems |