Mitsubishi Pajero sport 2.5 diesel engine reviews. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport "Good warmth". Fuel Consumption: Combined

Good afternoon, dear forum users!

Yesterday my Padzherik left faithfully to serve the new owner, leaving pleasant memories of himself.

We operated it for 3 years, as planned. But the mileage turned out to be even more than expected for this period - 180 t.km. 5 days a week, the car was operated as a worker, transporting people and equipment over distances of up to 500 km. And weekends, holidays and vacations served as a vehicle for outdoor activities. Trips / expeditions on roads and off-roads in Tver, Vologda, Kostroma and other regions. Hunting Fishing. Trips to a distant dacha when there is a lot of snow or in spring thaw. The car pulled trailers (in winter - with a snowmobile, in summer with a boat or quadric).

Main costs:

The car was bought for 1.5 million sold for 1.35.

All three years I was insured under CASCO. Tariff in the region of 5% of the sum insured.

Equipped with webasto with remote control and timer. A very necessary thing for the comfortable operation of this machine. 3 years ago it cost around 60 tr. if I am not mistaken.

The paintwork is weak. If the car is used on a country road and off-road (otherwise why such a car), it is necessary to tighten it in a film. Which is what was done. The cost at that time was about 50 tr, if I'm not mistaken. During operation, several elements were pasted over again when the film became unusable from an accident, stones and other mechanical damage.

Other necessary dopa: bottom protection, carpets were donated by the dealer upon purchase. The towbar was installed by friends in the service. I don't remember the price.

Rubber. During the period of operation, 2 sets of AT tires (Cooper) and 1 set of Bridgestone winter tires were purchased (the first set of winter tires was a gift with the car).

THEN. The car went through one MOT at the OD, and then serviced by friends. OD breaks prices like for Maybach. If my memory serves me right, then the first MOT at that time cost about 18 thousand. The frequency of MOT is once every 10-12 thousand. I won't bore readers or myself with the cost of filters, oils and other trifles. Moreover, for 3 years these prices have changed many times and by the current moment have increased by 2 times for sure. The oil in the automatic transmission was changed 2 times (60 and 120 tkm). Timing belt 1 time (90 tkm).

Fuel consumption on the highway depends on the load of the car and trailer. From 9.5 l.

There were also some minor repairs.

Breakdowns and repairs.

Large-scale Padzherik never broke. The engine to 180 thousand was quite lively and cheerful. The checkpoint was also alive, but tired. Thousands by 200 will need an overhaul/medium repair.

There were some unpleasant little things that annoyed me a little:

The shock absorbers were replaced under warranty 2 times. The first time on a run of 20 t.km. The second time they said that they put modernized ones. They actually turned out to be stronger. Still changed the little things on the suspension (strut stub, etc.). Once (in the region of 140 thousand km) the rear springs were changed.

Peeled off chrome. Changed under warranty.

Damaged plastic interior parts. They refused to change them, citing inaccurate use. Although if they were made with high quality, they would not scratch or break.

There were small electrical glitches (the airbag malfunction light was on);

The driver's seat wobbled a bit. The dealer couldn't / didn't want to do anything. But this is probably an infrequent problem. My brother and I are large (I am almost 100, he is 110), the third driver (our employee) is also rather big. The construction is flimsy. On the last day before the sale, the chair still broke.

Periodically, not the first time, the rear differential lock was switched on. Once she completely stopped turning on, because. I tore off the tube, which is not very well located.

The windshield wears quickly and does not resist chipping. Changed several times. There were also scratches on the front side windows.

Rusted stainless steel J. Thresholds. Unexpectedly, but does not affect operation.

There have been 2 accidents in 3 years. Once at the crossroads, a Solaris flew up under the back. At Padzherik the bumper was broken and the hitch was slightly damaged. The second time on a tangent, our side was hooked by the SRV. Wing and door Padzherik under replacement. The metal is very mediocre.

General impressions:

There may be a list of breakdowns and not very short, but all these are medium-sized faults that were quickly corrected, and the car was not idle.

A good resource is laid in the main components and assemblies of the car. Padzherik passed 180 t.km. And I believe that after eliminating the accumulated problems (now we need a checkpoint revision, a suspension revision, rails, a big MOT, little things), the car will be able to safely drive the next 100 without any special difficulties and investments.

The car, if it is shod with at least AT rubber, has excellent off-road capabilities (for an unprepared car). The torque of the diesel engine and the lowering gear allow you to pull a boat on a trailer out of the water onto a steep and rather slippery coast. Thanks to the locking rear differential, at least one side is enough to catch on hard ground. It is better to turn on the rear lock a little in advance, because. it does not always turn on on the spot the first time.

Also repeatedly had to force shallow fords. There are no problems with this. If I'm not mistaken, the instructions indicate a maximum depth of up to 0.5-0.6 meters. I also had a snorkel.

Clearance is almost always enough. A couple of times I ran into stones / tubercles with protection. Without consequences. The motor thrust is good, so you can not take most of the obstacles “on the move” and not risk bumping into something.

The car breaks snow very well. The main thing is not to dig until the last, when the car is no longer moving forward. It is better to take a little back on your track and break through on the second try.

Along the country road, if you drive slowly, it shakes quite noticeably. Better go faster. The suspension does not break through. Becomes more comfortable. Driving is a pleasure.

On the highway, diesel dynamics are also sufficient. But in general, in everyday use, I personally lacked comfort a little. The car handles small bumps in the road harshly. A little noisy and there is an extra vibration on the controls.

The seat and landing in general are not the most comfortable. The so-called "leather" on the seat is unpleasant to the touch. Very cold in winter and very hot in summer. Her back sweats. If I had kept the car for myself, I would have altered the seats in normal / genuine leather.

The climate is not working optimally.

And, of course, narrow interior. You notice this especially when 2 men in winter clothes are sitting in front. The back is tight. Behind the driver's seat there is little room for legs.

Demanding comfort from an off-road vehicle is probably superfluous. But apparently I'm getting old

Sale:

The car skated put him 3 years. A number of technical problems have accumulated that will require repair work in the next 10-30 t.km. We did not plan further use, because. it implies periodic decommissioning for repairs.

The protective film has been removed from the machine. After that, she acquired a very fresh look. The buyer was found very quickly. As a gift, he gave regular tires, which all 3 years were waiting in the garage.

Output:

I have never regretted my choice. Pajero Sport is a very decent car with honest off-road abilities. He fully justified his 1.5 million. We can safely recommend to buy and used Sport, but only to those who understand why it is needed.

I wanted to take a new Sport instead. Good is not sought from good. But he didn't.

The interior of the car, of course, has changed for the better. The seat has become a little more comfortable, the leather is better. There are more options. On the go, it seems to be softer, but there is nowhere to really try it on the test. That's where the positives end for me.

The cons that outweighed for me:

1) No diesel. Which is strange, because the vast majority of previous sports were sold on diesel. I need a diesel for this car.

2) Appearance and abundance of chromium. I'm not picky, but this is too much. Not mine. And if you imagine that there may be problems with this chrome (it will darken, etc.) ...

3) The car has become almost 2 times more expensive.

4) Salon remained the same narrow.

If there was at least a diesel engine, I would probably reconcile myself and choose Sport again.

The 2nd generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV (2014 restyling) is equipped with two types of power units. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 178 hp. and a torque of 400 Nm when equipped with a manual transmission (when installing an "automatic" the torque is reduced to 350 Nm). The engine is equipped with a Common Rail injection system and a variable geometry turbine.

The second engine available for an SUV is a gasoline V6, familiar from. In this case, it has slightly different settings. So, the maximum return is 222 hp, and the peak torque is limited to 281 Nm (at 4000 rpm).

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 diesel modification provides for equipment with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed INVECS II automatic transmission. The version with a 222-horsepower petrol “six” is equipped exclusively with an “automatic”.

The car has a frame body structure, sharing a platform with a pickup truck. All-wheel drive Super Select 4WD includes a symmetrical center differential that distributes torque equally between the axles, as well as a rear axle differential and a reduction gear. Both differentials can be locked, and the rear one is forced using a separate button.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport suspension is built according to the following scheme: in front - an independent structure on double wishbones, in the back - a continuous axle.

Technical characteristics of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 restyling - summary table:

25.04.2017

MITSUBISHI Pajero Sport)- one of the most popular SUVs of the Japanese company Mitsubishi. In our market, the number of crossovers is increasing every day, but real frame SUVs with transfer cases, lowerings and huge ground clearance are slowly becoming a thing of the past. But, our today's hero remains an exception to the rule, despite all the fashion trends, even with the change of generations, remains a real off-road conqueror. And, here's how things are with the reliability of the used Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2, and what you should pay attention to when choosing this car in the secondary market, now let's try to figure it out.

A bit of history:

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport first appeared in 1996 and was available only in the Japanese market, the world premiere of the novelty took place in 1997. For different markets, the car was sold under different names, for example, in the CIS and Asia "Pajero Sport", in South America "Montero Sport" , in Latin America "Nativa", in Australia "Challenger". This model is built on the same platform with and occupies an intermediate position between the Pajero and Pajero Peni. The word "Sport" in the name means that this model is designed using Mitsubishi's tremendous experience in rally competitions.

The premiere of the second generation of the car took place at the Moscow International Auto Show in 2009. Initially, the Pajero Sport 2, intended for the CIS markets, was assembled in Thailand, since 2013 the car began to be assembled at the Russian PSMA Rus plant in Kaluga. In 2014, a minor restyling was carried out, which did not bring any significant changes to the exterior of the car. The main changes affected the grille, front bumper and rear optics. Also, among the innovations, rims with a new design and turn signal repeaters in the mirrors can be noted. In August 2015, the debut of the third generation of the model took place.

Disadvantages and common malfunctions of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 with mileage

Like most cars of Japanese origin, this model has a rather weak paintwork, because of this, the body is quickly covered with chips and scratches. As for the corrosion resistance of the body, there are complaints about it, the fact is that after 4-5 years of operation, bugs appear on the body. Most often, the tailgate suffers, and you should also carefully inspect the thresholds, door edges and roof. You should not count on the good condition of the chrome body elements, but you should not blame the manufacturer for this, as this is the merit of our public utilities, which generously sprinkle the roads with reagents in winter. The mechanism responsible for lowering / raising the spare wheel often jams, therefore, when inspecting the car, be sure to check its performance.

Engines

Initially, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 was equipped with two power units: diesel - 3.2 (160 hp) and gasoline - 3.0 (220 hp). In 2010, the outdated diesel engine was replaced by a more modern and economical power unit. DI-D volume of 2.5 liters (178 hp). All engines are quite reliable, but not eternal, therefore, over time, they require certain investments. Of the most common shortcomings of the 3.2 engine, owners note problems with the turbocharger, even on cars with low mileage (an extraneous sound appears, oil starts to drive). Another common drawback is the delamination of the rubber layer of the crankshaft pulley. If the problem is not diagnosed in the early stages, this will lead to abrasion of the front of the engine up to the through hole through which engine oil will begin to flow. To fix the problem, you will have to pay about 1000 USD. The motor is equipped with a timing chain drive, with proper and timely maintenance of the motor, the chain will last up to 300 thousand km.

The 2.5 engine is equipped with a timing belt drive. The official service recommends replacing belts and rollers every 90,000 km, but operating experience has shown that this procedure is best done every 60-70 thousand km. The fact is that it is during this run that signs of wear of the balancing shaft belt (cracks) appear. Among the shortcomings of this power unit, it can be noted: a small resource of the rear crankshaft oil seal (an average of 60,000 km). Also, the owners note the increased noise of the viscous coupling of the engine cooling fan (manifested by a whistle in the cold season) . This ailment is a design feature and does not require urgent repair. This engine is prone to overheating, so many craftsmen equip their cars with an additional cooling fan. Also, to avoid overheating, it is necessary to clean the radiator at each maintenance.

On some instances, over time, cracks appear in the cylinder block or block head. Fortunately, the problem is not widespread and does not occur often (the main reason is engine overheating). But oil smudges from under the gasket between the block and the head are a more common occurrence on cars with a mileage of more than 150,000 km. Both diesel engines are demanding on fuel quality and, if you refuel with low-quality diesel fuel, replacing nozzles and high-pressure fuel pumps will not take long (usually problems begin after 100,000 km).

Despite the fact that the gasoline engine is the most trouble-free in the line, it is not a frequent guest in the CIS secondary market. Among the common shortcomings of a gasoline engine, problems with the intake manifold can be noted (chirring appears during engine operation in the range of 1800-2000 rpm.). Fortunately, the problem is not widespread, but if this trouble does happen, you will have to change the collector, and this pleasure is not cheap (about $ 1000 + work). The gasoline engine is equipped with a timing belt drive, in order to avoid serious troubles (belt breakage), the belt and rollers must be changed at least once every 60 thousand km.

Transmission.

Depending on the engine type, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 is equipped with one of three gearboxes: five-speed manual (installed in tandem with 3.2 and 2.5 power units), four- (with 3.2 engine) and five-speed automatic (with diesel power unit 2.5 and gasoline 3.0) . The mechanics proved to be the most reliable. The clutch, under medium loads, lasts quite a long time - 100-120 thousand km, but if the car is constantly used in off-road mode, clutch replacement may be required even after 60,000 km. There are no complaints about the performance of the four-speed automatic. And, here, a more modern automatic transmission can present surprises in the form of ECU failures (“glitches” are found only on diesel copies). To eliminate the defect, a flashing of the ECU in the service is required.

Also, the disadvantages include poor cooling of the transmission, which often leads to overheating during prolonged movement under load. When driving off-road, take into account the fact that, when overheated, the transmission goes into emergency mode (movement is only possible in 2nd gear). To correct this shortcoming, many owners install an additional transmission oil cooler. When installing a second radiator, one must take into account the fact that in winter there is a high probability of hypothermia of the automatic transmission fluid.

The all-wheel drive system is reliable and causes little to no trouble, but only if it is used regularly. If, for a long time, all-wheel drive is not used, the mechanisms become soured, which entails the inability to turn on many modes. Also, to increase the resource of the all-wheel drive system, do not forget about the need to inject the swivel joints of the cardan shafts. On Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2, the first years of production, the weak point is the coupling shaft for connecting the front right axle shaft (long slippage must be avoided).

Weaknesses of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 suspension

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 suspension has an impressive margin of safety and, under average loads, requires attention no more than once every 100-120 thousand km. On most cars with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, you can find a slight body roll to the left side: this problem is a special specificity of painting. Among the shortcomings of the chassis, a small resource of many steering elements can be noted. The weakest point is the steering rack, which can start knocking at a mileage of less than 50,000 km. Often, the steering column is also the cause of knocks. When contacting the service, dealers pour a special liquid into the assembly, after which knocks appear less frequently. Also, many services offer to replace the knocking column with a new one, but there is no guarantee that it will not knock after 20,000 km. The worst thing that can happen in the steering is the biting of the steering shaft hinge ( steering wheel stops turning), I am glad that such cases do not happen often. This defect can be detected at an early stage, the appearance of additional efforts when turning the steering wheel will be a cause for concern.

Salon

Most of the interior trim elements of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 are made of hard plastic, which is quickly covered with scratches, and, over the years, fills the interior with an unpleasant creak. If we talk about the reliability of electrical equipment, then the owners of cars with 6 airbags experience the most problems (the computer gives a system malfunction error s). The reason is weak contacts connecting the control unit. Not famous for reliability and airbag plume mounted on the steering wheel. The problem is manifested by a crunch when turning the steering wheel. Over time, the anther begins to creak at the bottom of the steering column near the floor. To get rid of the annoying squeak, just lubricate the boot.

Outcome:

In practice, it turned out to be a fairly hardy SUV, but, like most modern cars, it is not without flaws. But, if you are looking for an inexpensive modern comfortable SUV for frequent off-road trips, then the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 is unlikely to disappoint you.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

In early cars, there were in-line four-cylinder engines of the 4G64 series, well known to the owners of Galant and other Mitsubishi cars, but the main engines are still a 3-liter V6 of the 6G72 series with a capacity of 177 hp. from. and diesel 4D56, with a volume of 2.5 liters and power from 99 to 136 liters. from. In regional versions, it was possible to meet larger 6G74 with a volume of 3.5 liters, and diesel 2.8 4M40, and other engines. But cars with them come across extremely rarely.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport "1999–2005

The three-liter V 6 prevailing in our market is really good. Cast iron block, good design, proven over the years, and very good traction. The timing drive is carried out by a belt, but, because the belt is durable and reliable.

The control system is far from perfect, but with minimal investment it can be put in order. Usually, candles, high-voltage wires, ignition modules, lambda sensors and temperature sensors fail - and sometimes the wiring of the engine compartment itself.

Serious damage to the motor can be caused by a malfunction of the cooling system - for example, antifreeze leaks (which are not uncommon) or fan failure due to viscous coupling or electrical problems. The radiators themselves are frankly flimsy, they swell when the pressure in the system rises, and they are easily contaminated in typical urban use.

The tendency to increased oil appetite in age is usually eliminated with better oils and replacement of valve stem seals, which is quite successful. With runs over 250-300 thousand kilometers, the oil appetite progresses up to 0.5 liters per thousand kilometers, but the engine remains operational, and even catalysts can withstand such a regime for a long time.

The main thing is not to miss the oil level, since the crankshaft is very easily damaged at the slightest level fluctuation. We recommend oil with a viscosity of SAE 40 and higher and a mandatory check of the hydraulic lifters and the timing hydraulic tensioner after 200 thousand kilometers. A little more trouble can be caused by a leaky intake manifold. Of course, you need to monitor the condition of the candles and high-voltage wires - misfires lead to early failure of the catalysts, which, in turn, kills the piston group.

The condition of the gaskets on the front cover of the block will also require attention. Leaks quickly kill the timing belt, whose standard resource is about 90 thousand kilometers. Often it is able to pass even 120, but when oiled, it fails very quickly.

Pictured: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3.0 V6 AT "2005–08

Unlike gasoline, diesel 4D 56 is not considered particularly reliable. A rather old design, which was successively boosted from 70 to 99 or even 136 hp. from. corny does not withstand the load, despite the overall thoughtfulness and quality of workmanship. The cylinder head and the block crack, the pistons burn out under load, the rocker axles break, and sometimes even the timing belt breaks with low mileage. With quiet operation, the engine can withstand both 300 and 400 thousand kilometers, but one trip at a speed of 120–130 km / h for a couple of hours can lead to cylinder head cracking and excessive pressure in the cooling system.

The injection equipment on Pajero Sport engines does not cause any particular problems: the price of the components is low, the EGR is easily silenced in the event of a malfunction, the nozzles are inexpensive. But all this is in low-forced versions. As for the later European versions with a boost of more than 136 hp. s., then here the fuel equipment is different, and reliability is also lower.

There are no particular problems with manual gearboxes, except that dual-mass flywheels and clutches on diesel engines are not particularly reliable. But the automatic transmission of the V4A51 series and its rarer five-speed version on the Montero 3.5 V5A51 can be safely attributed to one of the most successful and resource boxes. Before a run of 200 thousand kilometers, problems are extremely rare, even automatic transmissions with runs over 400 thousand without repair come across.

The main problems of a purely electrical nature are the failure of rotation speed sensors during hard operation, as well as the rare replacement of overdrive planetary gear sets. The resource of the gearbox and gas turbine clutches is about 200 thousand kilometers (twice as much as on modern 6–8-speed automatic transmissions), so, as you can see, the design is perfectly balanced.

On cars for the Asian market, you can also find the Aisin 30-43LE four-speed gearbox, familiar to many from Toyota Land Cruiser of different series. It is no less reliable and even tolerates tough operation a little better. With proper maintenance, it easily overcomes the half-million mark, and on commercial vehicles there are also automatic transmissions with a mileage of a million kilometers.

What to choose?

In the first part of the material, we have already made the reservation that despite the apparent high off-road potential and reliability overestimated by many, it is better to prefer a car that spent most of the time in the city. In this case, the lack of a suitable and reliable diesel engine will not be a problem - the gasoline version will not only be more preferable for the wallet, but also not too compromise for operation. But the price of transmission malfunctions can be quite large, and there are many problems in it.

For those who drive mainly around the city, cars with a permanent all-wheel drive transmission are recommended AWD, with which the handling of the Pajero Sport will be more or less passenger - these are mostly "Americans" after 2003 release. There is, however, an opinion that the best part-time 4WD is best, but it is based on the hypothesis of increased fuel consumption on all-wheel drive.

It doesn't make sense, but the logic is broken: if you're using a hardwire when you don't have a differential, then a disengaged front axle really saves money. In the case of the more “intelligent” AWD and Super Select transmissions, there will no longer be such a critical difference, and all-wheel drive will give you what SUVs are bought for: confidence on slippery surfaces and mixed.

Does the option of buying a Pajero Sport appeal to you after all you read?

It is doubly interesting when you find something new in familiar places and in well-known cars. It seemed to me that the roads winding through the Colchis forests in the vicinity of Sochi, I know thoroughly. And I’m familiar with the SUV: we have been selling it since last year. Things are going sluggishly - so far only 753 cars have been sold. The reason for the weak demand is the lack of alternatives to the gasoline engine: how to beat the Land Cruiser Prado with a voracious three-liter aspirated engine with a capacity of only 209 “horses”?

The main rival is the Land Cruiser Prado with a 2.8‑liter diesel engine (177 hp). Such a Toyota with a gun costs from 2,807,000 rubles. There is still a far from new Kia Mohave. With a three-liter diesel engine (250 hp) and an automatic machine, it is priced at 2,419,900 rubles. So Pajero Sport, as they say, is on the market.