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Heater that does not warm up because of a clogged heater matrix (Space Star)Climate control
- Engine / equipment
- Heater matrix: Mitsubishi Space Star
- Period mentioned
- 2013 onwards
- Symptoms
- The heater gives no or very little heat, even with the engine warm.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD (2026 TÜV report), when the heater does not work, the cause is often a clogged heat exchanger.
- Check for the garage
- First check the coolant level with the engine cold; at the garage, check whether both heater matrix hoses get equally hot (if not, it is clogged) and flush or replace it.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryHeadlights that stay on and daytime running lights that fail because of the control unit (Outlander III)Electrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Front lighting control unit: Mitsubishi Outlander (III), diesel, petrol and PHEV
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2021
- Symptoms
- The headlights stay on all the time and the daytime running lights stop working; the bulbs are fine.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, the fault is in the switching, not the bulbs: the suspected cause is a faulty control unit.
- Check for the garage
- At the garage, read the faults with a Mitsubishi-compatible diagnostic tool and check the lighting control unit before replacing bulbs or headlights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryMitsubishi Space Star weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mitsubishi Space Star, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2013 onwards
- Symptoms
- Footbrake on 2–3-year-old cars, suspension and steering joints on older ones, rust on unpainted parts, misaligned headlights and rear lights, and a heater that does not heat.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD’s 2026 TÜV report.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryMitsubishi ASX (2010–2023) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mitsubishi ASX (2010–2023), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2023
- Symptoms
- Steering joints failing from the third inspection (7 years or more) and rust: worth checking on a lift.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, suspension, driveshafts and brakes are at or below average.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryMitsubishi Outlander (III) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mitsubishi Outlander (III), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2021
- Symptoms
- Diesel: clogged particulate filters and faulty sensors on short trips; PHEV: an expensive battery that is hard to assess; petrol: lambda sensor; all: front lights.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, the engine is robust and serious failures are very rare.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryMitsubishi Outlander (2007–2012) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mitsubishi Outlander (2007–2012), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2007–2012
- Symptoms
- Steering and brakes at inspection; electronics that sometimes upset the engine, and cooling fans.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD’s TÜV reports, among the 10–11-year-old SUVs with the most serious defects.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryMitsubishi L200 (2006–2015) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mitsubishi L200 (2006–2015), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2006–2015
- Symptoms
- Rust from road salt (poor factory protection), a worn steering-column joint, a permanent airbag warning light (usually wiring) and an electric 4WD switch that seizes if unused.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, the engine, gearbox and 4WD hold up.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryMitsubishi Eclipse Cross weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2018 onwards
- Symptoms
- Infotainment that crashes depending on the software version, an over-sensitive collision brake, judder under load at low speed, cabin creaks and door handles that fail early.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD; the PHEV battery has an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryMitsubishi Pajero / Shogun (2000–2021) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mitsubishi Pajero / Shogun (2000–2021), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2006–2021
- Symptoms
- Serious engine or turbo damage on the 3.2 DI-D if it is revved hard (fuel use of 12 l/100 km or more points to driving too hard) and rust on the floor, doors and wings; suspension wear shows from about 150,000 km.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, 8% of owners had serious engine damage; driven gently, the 3.2 DI-D passes 250,000 km. The article covers the Pajero from 2000 to 2018, including the V80 body.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.