Mitsubishi Pajero Sport QE (2015-2019)

ACC service required and check DPF system alert – I had the alerts ACC service required and check DPF system alert the reason this happened in my case was due to a tear in the engine hose. Hence car was not accelerating. Nothing to do with battery. Am providing this as an experience and if it can assist any one facing the same issue out there. Since the mobile mechanic who I first consulted… Read more

advised changing battery did not help and instead left me 500+ out of pocket with out any proper diagnosis or result. Hope this post is helpful.

VG Vehicle – Second paj.sport I have owned VG overall ,shiny trim around steering wheel needs dumbing down(sun glare)so black texta cures that.GPS is very ordinary possibly the worst feature by far ,so poor that we won't use it,just use the phone if we have reception,otherwise use paper maps if out of phone coverage.My wife has a Kona the GPS unit in it is way ahead and easy to use. Show details

Excellent all rounder – A GLS model used 50/50 for city and country driving with little off road. Great overall level of comfort, visibility and economy. A great car for towing my 900KG Avan .. hardlly know the van is there and with electric brakes its safe and trouble free towing. Regularly serviced but pricey it seems. Only wish I had got the Exceed version with additional proximity detectors. Show details

Mitsubishi Pajero Sports - Super Selective Experience – What can I say...After getting mesmerised with the Mitsubishi Pajero Sports 3 years ago, I decided to take the plunge and purchase another Pajero Sports 2019 model. Why? I rack up a lot of KLMS for work as I do a fair bit of country driving as well as personal. I love the Pajero Sports for the price, features and off road ability. However as I'm… Read more

not a die hard off roader, my version of off road is on a dusty gravel road. Yep. Not super exciting.

So my love hate experience started last year in December. So the air conditioning was blowing hot air on a 38 degree day. Not a fun experience. My car has always been serviced according to the log book. Took it to a reputable authorised mechanic and basically told me I had a cracked condenser. He informed me that this is awkward and to take it back to Mitsubishi.

So in summary, I paid a reputable Mitsubishi dealer in Paramatta to have a so called diagnostic test - a test which states the obvious. Result? Will have to have re gas the car and look at it further but its not a cracked condenser. Brought the car back to have it re-examined. Result. A cracked condenser.

So as I believe this was a manufacturing defect and was not my fault, I complained to Mitsubishi Australia. They virtually gave me the middle finger and told me that as the car was out of warranty. ( was 3 years old and clocked 150000 kilometres). I was happy to go halves as I believed this was a supplier defect. But Nope, all my fault. After owning 2 Pajero Sports within the space of 4 years and looking forward to the new generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sports, I can sadly say this will not be the case. I am bitterly disappointed at my treatment and strongly advise others to look at other manufacturers. The Ford Everest or Prado now seems to be a worthy option even if I had to spend a little more. All I can say Buyer Beware when owning a Mitsubishi.

2016 Exceed – I have issues with my DPF. I had it cleaned by the local Mitsubishi dealer and 5 months later the light is back on along with my engine light. I mostly drive 10km trips twice a day but go camping approx once a month (200km?) and the odd 1hr journey 3 times a month? Am I not driving to it's needs? Show details

Car has issues – Had a 2017 pajero sport exceed since new, had some serious issues with it. Had a $13k bill for a fuel system repair that was not covered under warranty. 6 weeks after getting it back from that, it's just lost power again (DPF service, just happened today). Had to have the front seat replaced because it got a hole in it (warranty), had to get the… Read more

wiring harness replaced for the seat warmers (warranty). All of the switch gear is fading. Not a car I'd recommend.

2017 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed Bought my Pajero Sport new back in 2017, and it’s now ticked over 140,000 kays. Honestly, it’s been rock solid. I service it myself every December — it’s that easy. Anyone who can handle a screwdriver and a spanner will have no trouble doing it. You’ll never need a workshop with this car; it’s built simple and… Read more

smart.

Only issue I’ve ever had was a small leak in one of the intercooler hoses around 120,000 km — replaced both just to be safe. Still on the original front rotors, barely touched the rear brakes, and the engine doesn’t use a drop of oil.

It’s done plenty of towing and weekend hunting trips off-road, and it’s handled everything with ease. I don’t flog it through mud holes — just use it properly — and it’s never missed a beat.

What cracks me up is the online ratings. My car’s got nothing but 4-plus-star reviews from owners, yet somehow ends up with an overall 3.9. Meanwhile, Jeep — the king of breakdowns — scores almost the same. Go figure.

Verdict: Super reliable, tough, and easy to maintain. Would buy the same car again tomorrow. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reliable workhorse – My 2016 GLS has 160k on the clock. I use it on my rural property for hauling 2 tonne loads, I often engage rear diff lock for steep ascents and the crawl mode in fwd and reverse. The roads to my property are some of the worst corrugations in Aus. In my 8 years of ownership I have had nil issues. Battery replaced once, four sets of wiper blades and… Read more

now on my 3rd set of tyres and it is due for replacement shocks - that’s it !. The car is not spectacular in any one thing but shines nonetheless. I work it hard, it’s never been garaged, maybe washed twice in 8yrs otherwise just a hose down. It has earn its stripes in fire and flood, great turning circle and 4wd system, OK on fuel and superb on reliability and functionality.

Fantastic vehicle - but ride isn't like a car – 84000 km so far. It hasn't had any faults in 5 and 1/2 years. The good - rides well Strong 4wd system Reasonably roomy Great Aircon with independent rear system in row 2 and 3. Fuel usage is about 9 to 10 l/100km. (more IF AC is initially going flat out). Good seats Engine is adequate and 8 speed transmission is excellent. Interior controls are… Read more

easy to use. Automatic wipers and lights are good. Interior sound level is fine (depending on tyres). ABS, and auto breaking are very good. FM and dab radio are great. Android is effective for internet radio and navigation, phone calls etc. Overall - easy to use as an everyday wagon.

Not so good High beam is OK only. Original tyres wear well but poor in the wet. Can blow out - I have had one entire disintegration at speed. Scary but the car still went straight. Paint work is OK, not great. Seems a bit harsh under heavy acceleration AM radio is very poor. Magnet for dust into door seals etc. Difficult to wash out. OK if you live in a city or town, I live down some poorly maintained corrugated dirt roads.

Great value – We purchased this car new and to date it’s towed a caravan around Australia, regularly used as 4WD on tracks and beaches, have been extremely impressed - worth looking at if you want a cheap reliable SUV Show details

No regrets – I bought a 2020 Pajero Sport GLS because I wanted something which was comfortable around town with credible off road ability (and reliability) when going off the beaten track. So far, it is exactly what I wanted. It's no sports car, and it is heavy and cumbersome with slight deficit on power. That said, it is not supposed to be. It serves its… Read more

purpose perfectly. The one downside, which is soon to be tested with baby #1 on the way, is the roof mounted rear teather points for child car seats. Is it too much to integrate the teather point into the rear of the seat like 99% of other cars?! Anyway, in the grand scheme, very happy.

Excellent rating of the car and the company Mitsubishi Motors after bagging dealer – It is nice to write something good about a car company. Usually you hear dealers saying the car company is denying repairs. Mitsubishi Motors Australia survey customers after maintenance. When they found out I had problems with local dealers following through they were in contact with me. And wallah, magically the dealer all of a sudden fixed my… Read more

issue. So well done to Mitsubishi. Good thing as it was the only blight on what is otherwise an enjoyable experience owning a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Love / Hate relationship so far – Only just purchased Pajero Sport 2017 ( first reg Feb 2019) so has only 25,000 km. Interested in other opinion please..... it has had a few aftermarket additions such as Ironman , coils and shockers, iron man bull bar and bash plate protection, 265 65R18 Falken tyres ( standard 265 60R18). I am driving it conservatively on the Hume Hwy at 100km… Read more

and cant get better that 10.2L / 100km. I was expecting 8-9l/100km. ( likely to get 11+ at 110kph). Can anyone tell me this is normal? Secondly, I picked up a caravan and towed it for the first time down the hume driving conservatively , hit the first average hill and temp guage went up from 1/2 to just under 3/4. ( towing with paddle control in 7 gear to avoid overdrive in 8th). Then hit a dirt road up to our farm approx 1 km of slow winding track in 1st gear at 2500rpm . Temp guage went to the mark at top of guage just under red line. Disappointed now with tow performance and fuel economy. I took car back to dealer who so far having done some initial checks and said nothing has registered in the computer as faulty but have said that it is possible that the ironman bullbar is the problem. ( minimal ventilation) Has anyone else had this issue with ironman bullbars on a Pajero Sport QE.? Please provide feedback on Fuel economy and tow overheating issues if you have experienced these proplems. Cheers

Pajero Sporty all rounder – Purchased our GLS 5 seater new in August 2019. Tera Rosa, 5 seater is exactly what we wanted $46k incl genuine MM towbar (adds rear protection), Redarc tow pro 3, 7yr Warranty 2 yr free servicing included. Leather upholstery standard as is active cruise, electric ftont seat adjustments. Android mirroring by wire is our navigation! We often tow our… Read more

2500kg semi-offroad caravan and it tows beautifully. We bought an iDrive and it made drivability even better with faster merging and instant response. No regrets. Sad that the QF GLS has been jacked in price and had leather no longer standard. Also no 5 seater in GLS anymore. The lighter, roomier and greater payload allowance makes 5 seater the best towcar in the Sport range.

Pajero Sport factory fitted tow bar not fit for purpose – If you have a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (mine is a 2018 model) with a factory fitted tow bar. BEWARE. I made the mistake of getting one fitted to my vehicle on purchase. I then went to purchase a Weight Distribution system similar to the picture below. I was advised by Jayco that the Mitsubishi Tow bars cannot be fitted with this type of system. The… Read more

reason for this is that the fixing to the chassis will bend due to the upward angle of the force applied. They advised there are two solutions

1 - Remove the Mitsubishi Tow bar & replace with Hayman Reece or similar. 2 - Have airbag type system fitted.

I emailed Mitsubishi Australia to get their input. I had received no reply after 1 week. I then rang Mitsubishi who confirmed they have no approved or even recommended weight distribution system. In-fact Mitsubishi couldn't get me off the phone quick enough & denied ever getting my email (even though I have date stamped send info sent directly from their portal)

Extremely disappointed with Mitsubishi's total lack of care. Will think twice prior to purchasing another Mitsubishi

Good except for the transmission – Overall a good car but the transmission shifts harshly after you have stopped. It feels like you have been nudged by another car from behind This gets very annoying in bumper to bumper traffic. Dealer says it's in specifications.  Show details

I would say it is good but not perfect – Bought 2020 QF GLX in Jul. With tradie roof rack 2.1 m long and tow bar. All i would say it drives so comfortably very close to Prado but lots cheaper. I removed 2nd row seats and put a cargo barrier to turn the car as working van, it is safe for tools. I used to drive old 2.5l triton, i would say it is so much worthy to spend 46k including all… Read more

accessories. I also installed EGR delete cable with oil catch can, they work well, traveled 10,000k in 5 month no issues at all. Power is good with 8 speed transmission , but you definitely tell a half second lag when foot down to floor which is normal in turbo charge other than supercharged car. Fuel consumption is around 9l, on highway 7.5l with only 1500 rpm so impress me. I have test driven nearly all other 4wd like hilux, ranger... Ranger is so loud i pass it straight away but hilux is good with engine tuned feeling like less lag with much higher price though. So hands down to mistubishi.

Underrated Beauty – Pros Manual paddles, for easy control of auto transmission, off road and with the van. (This make a huge difference) Not one rattle. Not one breakdown. Not one fault. 8 Speed auto. Always have the right gear. Pulls the van very easy and braking with van excellent. (marks probably to van for this as well) Didn't get bogged at Fraser 4wd outing.… Read more

Really did well.

Neutral Could use more ground clearance. (We haven't been bogged or bottom out, however must have been close.) (Higher might be hassle for family. - There is your tradeoff)

Cons Would prefer a manual handbrake, rather than electronic button. (probably required for auto hill starts - prevent rollback)

We bought this after a fair bit or research. Asked a few people pulling decent vans, around 3100kg with positive feedback. (our van is 1900kg) Owners seemed very happy in person and online, which is getting rare.

Two year ownership, highly recommend.

Love it! Great fun offroader – It's been across Australia with not one issue and many off road tracks. Can do far more than I will ever be brave enough to do. Bonus that inside is similar to cars that are twice the price. Lovely comfy leather seats. Only downfall is not having an automatic boot. Show details

Does what it says on the tin – I purchased my MY17 Pajero Sport GLS in January 2018. My opinion is this is a fantastic vehicle for the price point, considering the feature set and build quality. My needs coming into this purchasing decision was for a 7 seat legitimate 4wd with +2T towing in the sub $55k range. I short listed 3 vehicles, this, the Izuzu MUX and the Toyota… Read more

Fortuner. All 3 are ladder chassis ute derivatives with similar overall characteristics. The Mitsubishi came out ahead on fuel economy, build quality, trim, features, off road capabilities, price, support and warranty. It fell short on power train, road handling capabilities and interior space. The latter components were not particularly worrying as the first is countered by economy and an excellent 8 speed gear box, the handling has been in part solved via a more appropriate tire selection (vehicle came fitted with Bridgestone HT - substituted for Falken WildPeak AT3s) and I will be soon investing in more suitable aftermarket shock and suspension options. The interior space on the PS is also quite narrow.

Pros: The PS is excellent value for money in the trim I selected, which is the middle tier GLS. At the time of purchase, this gave the 7 seat leather seat option, additional automation and a factory fitted rear diff lock. The off road capabilities are excellent, as it the approach angle, stability and ride height. I intend to enhance these with the fitting of a front bull bar and slight lift. Towing capacity is measured though slightly thirsty, though greatly over stated in a real world sense; this is not a criticism, more a reflection of how this type of vehicle is marketed. Just because it says it can tow 3.1 Ton I'd not recommend it simply due to the GVM of the vehicle. The build quality and finish are excellent for the price point (in this case sub $50k) as is the fuel economy. I regularly see an average economy of sub 10L/100km with a mix of driving, surfaces and loads. After 2 years I have had no serious mechanical or support issues with my PS.

Cons: Interior ergonomics of the vehicle can be a challenge initially. I'd not recommend the PS if you are over 6ft tall or heavy set. The driver posistion could be a little cramped. There are several niggling issues, like ill placed hard surfaces (fixed in later releases) and a few head bumping moments. Some of the interior trim elements could be redesigned for better wear. I would not recommend the PS if you need to fit 3 child restraint across the middle row of seats. Like most Mitzis, the PS is a long and narrow car. I'd class it more as a 4 seater with 2 rear temporary seats. It is slightly under-powered for it's class; another 15kw in the upper rev range would assist.

I hope this assists anyone considering purchasing this type of vehicle.

Comfortable and very competent off-road and on-road. Not too expensive either – We hired a bog standard version of one of these vehicles from a major hire car firm in Alice Springs for a two week, 4000 km, central Australian adventure in Feb this year. I am an experianced 4wd person having owned a Landcruiser Wagon, two Range Rovers and two Discoveries in the past. My current drive is a Transsyberia spec Porsche Cayenne S.… Read more

(The rare Dual Range, three locking diff model). I found the Pajero Sport amazing. It would cruise for hours in 43 deg heat at high speeds, 130kph plus, with Aircon on and fully loaded with no change in engine temp or dramas at all. Off road, it rode well including on corrugations with no probIems. In loose sand it was excellent using its pre-programmed settings. In loose pebbled creek beds it gave us a few moments but scrabbled its way out. Its traction control is brilliant. Fuel consumption was very good, which was fortunate as we had to pay up to $2.70 a litre in some locations. Roads like the Tanimi track and the Giles Rd were travelled with little drama. My only negative comment is that it has the worlds stupidest non intuitive remote entry control system with a range of a ridiculous half a metre and if you have three goes from more than that it locks you out. This focus'es the mind when the sat-phone is locked inside, its 43 degC and your are 250km from the nearest water or person! Fortunately it resets its self after a few minutes. Other wise a great vehicle for Australian conditions for families and grey nomads alike . Comfortable, very capable, easy to drive and relatively inexpensive.

Brilliant 4WD at a great price – The Pajero sport has been brilliant and never ceases to amaze people where it will go off road .Super comfie even for my daughters who are 5"10" they love the reclining second row , the third row has been great too. The 4WD mode for bitumen is an often overlooked feature which adds safety on wet bitumen and dirt roads , Also a diff lock standard… Read more

in GLS and above is a great feature . 60,000km so far including an East West Simpson desert crossing in stock form other than bash plates and AT tyres. Only slight negatives are the small fuel tank and the seat belt warning at 0km/h , Other than that the Pajero Sport is a great car for the low price ..Love it .

Awsome allrounder – So comfortable on the highway - eats up the kms and arrive feeling good. Off road it is surprisingly good. Cant fault it towing a 1.9 tonne van. No overheating on the hottest days (40c and over) going up steep hills etc towing the van temp does not budge. Show details

The overheating lemon – 2018 bought in March 2019 was as the online reviews say a great budget 4wd with 3100 towing. Not sure how it can tow that as my 13ft 1600 kg fully loaded Jayco Journey makes the car overheat and boil at the slightest hill. Three times have been back to the dealers who won’t do anything about it as I haven’t driven the car till the red engine light… Read more

comes on and cars engine cuts out. Have provided video and photographic evidence but still not enough proof Last time the dealership told me the want a weight certificate for the van to prove it’s not overweight. All because the computer at Mitsubishi says no error code for overheating as I won’t drive it till it stops so it would show the code. I guess if I let it overheat till it stops then the dealer will tell me I voided warranty as I ignored the high flashing temperature gauge. Wake up Mitsubishi fix the problem as the car doesn’t do what your advertising says it will Not at all happy with it should have got the Izusu

We love this car - so far. Still great, still love it – Bought this car as our Hyundai Santa Fe was a complete lemon. After completing a comprehensive review of other vehicles in its range, I decided to purchase one of these due to its drive and handling. Use is primarily for commuting around in the city, but when we go away we need to include our 2 dogs, and bird as well as 3 growing boys, plus… Read more

luggage. The car is great to drive, the 360 degree camera has been a lifesaver and parking in a breeze. The airconditioner is amazing, it is nice to be in a car where it works. The seats are incredibly comfortable, road noise is quiet and it is terrific on the highway driving. Great headspace for taller drivers as well It's an awesome 7 seater and this 7 seat function has been used frequently. I haven't taken mine on the beach, but have seen others with theirs, and they skim across the soft, sand with ease. Dealership sales wasn't the best I have had and upon pick up, it continued to disappoint. Service centre have been good so far, but I have only had the car for 6 months.

Update may 2022 Still love the car. It’s great. Reliable. Love it would recommend.

Great all round vehicle – I bought this 4x4 because I like to go into the bush, walking around looking up various things. On the road it is quite good with minimal roughness experienced compared some other manufacturers 4x4s I have tried. The equipment level beats all other makes of this sort of 4x4, exceptional value for money paid when buying. Fuel consumption is… Read more

reasonable. Normal driving on highways can be as low as 8.5 litres per 100 km. Even driving in suburban areas can be below 10 litres per 100 kml. Overall I am very happy with the Pajero Sport 2017 GLS.

We love it – Pros - we got it for rough 4WD excursions and it performs well. Love the feature that makes the car go like a snail down super steep, rocky mountains without needing to touch the brake. Love the ACC when it works. Love the 7 roomy seats for a tall family. Love having the kids waaaaayyyy in the back. Love the comfort of the seats. Addicted to the… Read more

heated front seats in winter. Kids love having control over AC vents in the back. Cons - as one other person commented, we also have had issues with the ACC randomly beeping and sending out warnings even though no road conditions have changed or become dangerous. Freaks us out. Now the FCM and ACC don't work at all. *** Edit; Had to to change my rating from 4 to 5, as the FCM issue turned out to be the fault of an After Factory Fitted Bullbar. It was messing with the calibration of the FCM. All it took was a couple of zip ties to fix!!

We had to sell the car because we thought we were moving overseas, and now that we are stuck in the country thanks to COVID, we really miss this car. It was everyone's favourite.

We had a little trouble getting the middle seats to lock back into place after they have been folded up.

Great value genuine 4wd – Bought a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport for my daughter who was in the market for a mid size 4wd. She uses it for a general daily run around, with a fair few off road trips into the beautiful national parks around the NT. So far it has been a fantastic buy with its excellent fuel economy and genuine ability to go off road. It is an excellent size for her… Read more

small family, with plenty of room for the kids and their camping gear when they go bush. Her favourite part of the car is the great fuel economy she gets, and the excellent way that it eats up the kilometres on the roads around here. Compared to her previous cars, it’s quiet on road and even though it’s a base model, it still has lots of gadgets that she enjoys using.

Good value, average build quality and poor importer support – In 2016 we bought our Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed after quite a bit of research, comparing and test drives. I chose the car as it is very well equipped for its price and has a lot of features as standard that you cannot even get with the direct competitors and seems a step above its direct competitors for interior design and finish. THE GOOD… Read more

Further to the features: especially the 360 degree camera I found very impressive (and would not like to do without anymore going forward) and the great (sound) quality stereo is also better than expected. While the car has Apple car-play and Android Auto I do feel those are gimmicks and are definitely no replacement for a "hard-wired" navigation system. I have used both extensively and both are highly unreliable, unstable and do very little that a phone using Bluetooth cannot (both Android Auto and Apple car play freeze occasionally too which is a very "interesting" experience with a radio that has no physical on/off button. Finally the safety systems are good too, while it feels a bit strange to have the car brake by itself I can easily see how this would prevent collisions.

The car drives well, the Diesel engine is not necessarily very quick (if you want a quick car, you're probably not looking at a 7 seat 4WD ladder-chassi'd car) but it does have a lot of torque which makes it a very relaxed ride and makes it that you don't feel like you're operating a large and cumbersome SUV. The space inside the car is also very impressive, especially the 3rd row seats that can accommodate smaller adults fairly comfortably for a while (we drove Sydney - Canberra once with 1 adult in the 3rd row seats and not too many complaints).

I have also noticed that this car can go off-road properly, it's ability in the rough far outperform my ability to control my fears when not on bitumen.

THE BAD After just over a couple of weeks of ownership some issues started to develop with the electrical system and the interior light at the rear door wouldn't switch off anymore (even when switched to "off") eventually leading to the main fuse of the car blowing and the car needed to be towed away from our driveway....... not a good start. The dealer investigated that and fixed it within a week after which we didn't have any major issues for a while. When the car was just over a year and a half or so the battery started to play up and the car just wouldn't start anymore leading to a number of unplanned visits by the NRMA. When I brought this up with the dealer during a service I was advised one of the cells of the battery is not functioning properly anymore and the battery probably would need to be replaced soon. They also advised the average age of a battery is typically about 2 years....... we ended up replacing the battery with a different brand that offers 3 years warranty (not through the dealer though).

THE UGLY One day when I cleaned the car, probably about just after a year of having owned the car, I noticed some black spot on the interior trim on the driver side of the centre console. Upon checking it out further I noticed the paint was peeling off and the same was happening on the trim on the other side. As it looked very "second hand" I contacted the importer who advised me to contact the dealership as they won't deal with any warranty issues. No nearest dealership or contact details were provided, no phone call was made to explain and no follow-up call was made, only a standard e-mail was provided which I thought was a bit "less than impressive". When I brought it up with the dealer however they fixed it without delay.

A little while later I noticed the paint was peeling off the buttons on the steering wheel which the dealer also fixed up.

The last issue we have had with the car is that the clear coat over the headlights peeled off. After I brought this to the dealer's attention they checked the other (new and older) cars in the yard and discovered it was not an isolated issue...... and apparently replacing these light clusters costs around $2K. Anyway, the dealer fixed that up as well.

Overall I think the car is decent value but this comes at a trade off which is a bit of a step back in quality (we have had a "normal" Pajero in the past that didn't have all these issues). The car drives well, is pretty big and very versatile. While the dealer has been very responsive and overall very helpful, the importer doesn't seem at all interested in providing any sort of service. All things considered I am not sure if I would consider buying another Mitsubishi again, it's not that it is that bad but there are a lot of alternatives on the market and from experience I know that there is at least one other Japanese brand that provides similar-ish value with far less issues.

Amazing cheap high quality reliable all round family vehicle – Use this car on weekenders, travelling away camping, commuting everything, even a run about ( diesel is so fuel efficient for such a large car as comparison less then 4wd Rav 4 petrol ). Show details