1995 Mitsubishi Pajero review from Cambodia
"A total dog of a car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drive shifts and CV joint front drive failed 3 times.
Difficulty in engaging 4wd.
Front wheel drive chain failed.
Power steering failure 2 times.
Broken fan belt alternator belt and power steering belt failed all at once.
Numerous electrical problems and instrument warning light failures.
Turbo charger impeller replaced.
Front passenger dash peeling apart.
Metallic paint disintegrating on roof and bonnet.
Air con not very efficient and needed gas; problem persisted and never works properly.
Transmission noise became intrusive.
General comments?
The car has lots of room with the hi top roof and rear bench seats; it can take 9 people just.
Basic interior OK at front, but not good for rear passengers.
Easy to drive and smooth gear change.
4WD system totally impractical as no centre diff, but works well on muddy and sandy roads.
Diesel engine unpleasantly noisy and terrible at speeds between 80 and 100kph.
Fuel economy not bad (because it is so noisy I have to keep below 80kph).
Recommended reviews
| 1996 - Pajero 2.5-liter 8-valve, inline-4 SOHC turbo-Intercooled A Good car for your money. Quite cheap to run and lasts really long |
|
| 1994 - Pajero LWB High Top 2.8 liter turbo diesel Bomb-proof! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 130000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2007 |