Recall 05V-335: turbocharger coolant hose may leak (2005)
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What causes "Recall 05V-335: turbocharger coolant hose may leak (2005)" on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA says the turbocharger coolant hose was made incorrectly and may leak, and that coolant leaking onto the hot manifold can ignite and cause a fire; 1,179 cars. Fix: Dealers replace the hose free.
Symptoms
Coolant leaking near the turbocharger.
Cause
NHTSA says the turbocharger coolant hose was made incorrectly and may leak, and that coolant leaking onto the hot manifold can ignite and cause a fire; 1,179 cars.
Fix (summary)
Dealers replace the hose free. The recall began August 15, 2005. Check the VIN on NHTSA's site.
Related build entries
Other CT9A (Evolution VIII) problems
- Recall 04V-138: wrong weight ratings on the certification label (2003)
- Recall 16V-458: front crossmember corrosion can let the lower arms detach (salt states)
- 5-speed gearbox grinds as the brass synchro rings wear
- Plastic boost bypass valve leaks with age
- The MR's 6-speed is weaker than the 5-speed under high power
More for this car
- All Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) fitment answers · CT9A (Evolution VIII) common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 05V-335: 2005 Lancer Evolution turbocharger coolant hose — NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2005 Lancer Evolution; 1,179 units; hose replaced from August 15, 2005.
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