1997 Mitsubishi Carisma L review from UK and Ireland
"It has been reliable, but mundane"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has been very reliable with only expected parts, (tyres, bulbs, belts etc.) replaced.
It has had an intermittent fault of the starter motor not turning, once every 2 months or so, even after being replaced with a new one. Occurs whether the engine is hot or not.
However, the BIG bugbear has been the Renault built engine. It has always smoked badly and especially when the turbo kicks in. My garage has not been able to fix it, just added jet-cleaner fluid to the diesel to get it through yearly road tests.
General comments?
This car is a very average - having hard suspension that creates road noise and discomfort over any journeys over 20 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd October, 2005 |