Mitsubishi Pajero Buyers Guide (2006-2021)

The Mitsubishi Pajero stands as an emblem of rugged capability and refined comfort, offering a harmonious blend of off-road prowess and on-road sophistication. Renowned for its legendary off-road capabilities, the Pajero is equipped with advanced four-wheel-drive systems and robust suspension, empowering adventurers to conquer the toughest terrain with confidence. Yet, it maintains a serene on-road demeanor, boasting a spacious and luxurious interior, complemented by a range of powerful engine options that balance performance with efficiency. In this guide, we tell you about the problems to look out for when buying a used Pajero and how to avoid these problems. We also give a detailed analysis of all the engines that come with the Pajero and advise on the right one to buy.

Our years of automotive experience give us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Mitsubishi Pajero and this is the valuable information that we share with you in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you an unparalleled view of the Pajero. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Mitsubishi Pajero.

Here is what you get in this book:

Mitsubishi Pajero Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Mitsubishi Pajero, their performance in real-life use and their fuel efficiency. These engines are;

3.0 L 6G72 V6 Petrol Engine

3.5 L 6G74 V6 Petrol Engine

3.8 L 6G75 MIVEC V6 Petrol Engine

2.8 L 4M40 TD Diesel Engine

3.2 L 4M41 Di-D Diesel Engine

Problems to Look Out for When buying used Mitsubishi Pajero

This chapter delves into the major problems that used Mitsubishi Pajero might experience. These problems include:

3.0 L 6G72 V6 Petrol Engine Problems

1.                  Timing belt tensioner problems

2.                  Cooling system problems

3.                  Valve cover gasket leaks 

4.                  intake manifold gasket problems

3.5 L 6G74 V6 Petrol Engine Problems

1.                  Timing belt tensioner and timing belt failure

2.                  Valve cover gasket leaks

3.                  Fuel injector problems

3.8 L 6G75 MIVEC V6 Petrol Engine Problems

1.                  Timing belt and tensioner issues

2.                  Valve cover gasket leaks

3.                  Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system problems

2.8 L 4M40 TD Diesel Engine Problems

1.                  Turbocharger problems

2.                  Fuel injection pump issues

3.                  Glow plug failures

3.2 L 4M41 Di-D Diesel Engine Problems

1.                  Turbocharger problems

2.                  Fuel injection pump issues

3.                  EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve problems

4.                   Diesel particulate filter (DPF) issues

Mitsubishi Pajero Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Mitsubishi Pajero. We give you an accurate picture of the reliability of the Mitsubishi Pajero over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Mitsubishi Pajero Off-Road Performance

The off-road credentials of the Mitsubishi Pajero are discussed in detail

Mitsubishi Pajero Maintenance Costs

A detailed description of how affordable the Mitsubishi Pajero is to maintain. This will guide you to see what your long-term budget should look like. This is important to help you with your purchase decision.

Mitsubishi Pajero Comparison with Land Rover Discovery, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota Prado

A head-to-head comparison with the Mitsubishi Pajero close competitors. This will help you understand what the other options are and what they offer in comparison to the Mitsubishi Pajero. We compare factors such as fuel efficiency, build quality, reliability, safety feature and pricing.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on whether you should buy or not buy the Mitsubishi Pajero

This Buyer’s Guide Applies to the following Mitsubishi Pajero Model Years:

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

2007 Mitsubishi Pajero

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

2009 Mitsubishi Pajero

2010 Mitsubishi Pajero

2011 Mitsubishi Pajero

2012 Mitsubishi Pajero

2013 Mitsubishi Pajero

2014 Mitsubishi Pajero

2015 Mitsubishi Pajero

2016 Mitsubishi Pajero

2017 Mitsubishi Pajero

2018 Mitsubishi Pajero

2019 Mitsubishi Pajero

2020 Mitsubishi Pajero

2021 Mitsubishi Pajero