Mitsubishi Pajero Problems

No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Mitsubishi Pajero reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Mitsubishi Pajero 2011: Oil leak

Answered by CarsGuide 13 Jul 2012

You're right, a seal is meant to seal, not leak. My guess is that if is a weep and not a full blown leak the dealer will want to continue to "monitor" it, whatever they might mean by that. I would get on the front foot with them and demand that it be fixed, it is only likely to get worse and probably leave you with the bill to fix it after the warranty has expired. Get it fixed now and should be no further concern about it.

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Pajero timing chain

Answered by CarsGuide 10 May 2012

Timing chains do not need to be replaced regularly as timing belts do, so there is no requirement in the service schedule for such a replacement. But they do wear and can become slack over time, and when that happens they do need to be replaced. If you don't replace them in that situation you risk them breaking or jumping teeth on the drive gears and if either of those things happened you could do serious internal damage to the engine. I'd be inclined to follow your mechanic's advice.

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Mitsubishi Pajero timing chain/belt

Answered by CarsGuide 12 Apr 2012

That's correct, the 3.2-litre turbo-diesel engine has a timing chain, not a belt, so doesn't need to be replaced.

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Mitsubishi Pajero 2007: Clutch replacement

Answered by CarsGuide 29 Nov 2011

Clutches are a regular complaint item at Carsguide, but determining what is acceptable life for a clutch is difficult because it depends so much on use and that varies from owner to owner. I would regard 39,000 km as unacceptable in normal use, but to argue your case would be a long and frustrating thing to do and I would fit a heavy-duty aftermarket clutch, which should give you better service.

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Mitsubishi Pajero 2005: Why can I smell burning oil?

Answered by CarsGuide 6 Sep 2011

The Mitsubishi engine is generally sound and doesn’t normally use excessive oil. If and when they do it’s usually found to be worn valve stem seals, and it that’s the case you won’t find and leaks or see any sign on the tailpipe.

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Mitsubishi Pajero 2005: Can I convert it to LPG?

Answered by CarsGuide 30 Aug 2011

The trade tells us that there is no issue with your model, but make sure you fit a quality sequential injection system, such as the Impco one that Mitsubishi released as a factory option for the 380.

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Mitsubishi Pajero turbo diesel snorkel

Answered by CarsGuide 18 Aug 2011

I don't believe so; they're mainly fitted to prevent water getting into the engine when crossing creeks and rivers etc.

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Ask Smithy Xtra timing belt replacement

Answered by CarsGuide 9 Aug 2011

If you removed the tensioner pulley when you replaced the belt I would guess you didn’t set it up correctly when you reinstalled it and the belt was loose as a result, and has jumped a tooth when you revved it. Check the belt again and make sure the tensioner is installed correctly and the belt is tensioned. While I think that could be the explanation it is also possible that the wire to the crank angle sensor has broken.

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Mitsubishi Pajero 2004: Using a performance chip

Answered by CarsGuide 19 Jul 2011

I too have read the claims made by makers of these chips as well, but I don’t have the evidence that confirms the benefits, so I would leave well enough alone. By your admission the Pajero is doing the job, so I wouldn’t change it.

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Major service on 04 Pajero

Answered by CarsGuide 30 Jun 2011

The diesel engine has a chain, so there's no requirement to replace it as there is with a belt.

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