Overview and Common Failures
Body and Interior The body of the model is partially galvanized and, with proper care, holds up more or less well. Corrosion can easily be found in the wheel arches, suspension components, or exhaust system. The interior is made of budget, creaky plastic, but usually decently equipped. If you don't keep an eye on the wiring, the electrical system can cause you a lot of trouble. Engine Mitsubishi petrol engines are reliable and known for their fairly long lifespan. Keep an eye on the timing belt and balancing, as the engine often bends valves when they break. Many problems are caused by electrical failures and coolant leaks. The 3.0-liter V6 engine not only consumes a lot of fuel but also oil. Transmission Mitsubishi manual and automatic transmissions are quite reliable and durable. The manual transmission needs its lubrication refreshed every 40,000 km, otherwise the bearings will start making noise. Automatic transmissions do not tolerate frequent acceleration and sometimes the reverse gear fails. Suspension The suspension is too soft but quite sturdy, and the spare parts for it are quite inexpensive. Owners only complain about the low lifespan of the bushings and stabilizer struts. The steering rack tends to leak oil, and the joints and tie rod ends wear out quickly. There are no major complaints about the braking system, except that the handbrake tends to rust regularly.
