Mitsubishi Triton MQ (2015-2018)
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purchased a new Triton in 2017. My third Triton, the first purchased NEW. A small leak from an oil seal was addressed inside the the first couple of months of ownership completely satisfactorily. The cruise control never worked perfectly, but has… Read more
completely failed after 43 thousand kilometers of driving. as of this date (12 January 2026), the vehicles' total kilometers is still 44K! Australian consumer law, as confirmed by John Cadogan and The body calling itself "Fair Trading Queensland", says that the manufacturer- Mitsubishi Motors Australia, is responsible for this failure under the 'Fair life expectancy' laws that govern everything sold from washing machines to triton utes. Mitsubishi Motors Australia though do NOT have policies that allow for this law- as they tell me anyway. {5x'kind regards emails'}
They have a time warranty that has expired and "GOODWILL/out of warranty consideration" policies they say they are BOUND by? The Good will policy apparently NECISITATES i pay, no mater how long it takes, to diagnose exactly what part of the cruise control system failed. The LAW requires they have a policy to recognize that i have a failure in a machine they sold that should NOT have happened at 43 THOUSAND KILOMETERS! I have offered to pay for the diagnosis IF it is found that in fact my red sheepskin seat covers have caused the failure, and they will have the car in their custody, so they can and would hold me to it!
Turns out, there was a way around their Policy Bonds, IF they are honest brokers. I submitted the vehicle for trade-in appraisal at 2 of their dealerships. BOTH , in writing, confirmed the vehicle was 43 thousand kilometers old. It has been serviced. The cruise control does NOT work! I did not expect this would work and of course it didn't. All my Tritons have been good vehicles, but i am unable to imagine an honest reason why they don't have a policy to comply with Australian Consumer Law? i am micheal Albert Dryer
Follow-up · Q1. did the oil leak recur? That would have been part of the story if it did. Q2. What caused c.c. failure? Unknown - read the review again. Q3. trade in value. There is value and what they offered. Resale value is all i can afford to indulge and as the ute runs like new except for the C.C. it will be a wile i'd think before i find out.
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Excellent 4X4 trayback Carries more in weight than a Landcruiser – We have used this ute on farm and for longer trips since new. It has 49000 kms since new (2019), carries 1 ton with ease and no loss of speed (100-120 kph) with that weight. Generally uses 11 litre per 100k.s (25 mpg)? whether loaded or not. The auto changes seamlessly and pick up is impressive if needed. Handles well on dirt though original tyres… Read more
(which were recently replaced with Wranglers) are not much good offroad. The 8 foot tray will fit a side by side (Polaris 570) without having to tow a trailer. Very minor mechanical issues. Mice can get into cab air intake.When filling with diesel keys dont like getting soaked as they will malfunction. I have owned Landcruiser tray backs and fuel use was a lot more and price about double so if the Triton lasts half as long as a Landcruiser go and buy two new Tritons and you wont be any more out of pocket.Fixed price servicing only good till 45k service and next service (60000 k's) will cost $1600 which seems excessive
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Poor quality including that of the factory fitted genuine accessories – List of issues include: Leaking transfer case seal Replacement steering rack 2 replacement canopies Almost 6 weeks waiting for the second replacement canopy to be fitted to my vehicle Respray of canopy because of paint defects Respray of tail gate because of incorrect fitment of canopy Respray of tailgate a second time because they stuffed it up… Read more
the first time Cracked snorkel Replacement rear leaf springs
Dealing with Mitsubishi customer care is like extracting teeth, very painful.
Mitsubishi are terrible to deal with regarding warranty.
MQ Triton best value, true 4WD Off Road Beast – 45,000km in 18 months and still loveing it. Comfort, drivability, handling & off road capabilities are outstanding. After test driving all makes/models in this class Triton just ticks all the boxes. Show details
In-depth reviews
Excellent turbo diesel 4x4 – I have a permanent daily work 2016 Triton. I also have a personal Toyota Landcruiser 100 series. I drive the Triton everyday and it’s really grown on me as an outstanding all around quality 4x4. My previous employer used Landcruiser 79 series with the V8, I find the Triton is a better everyday driver than the Landcruiser. Very easy highway touring… Read more
sitting on 1900 rpm in 6th at 110kph. It doesn’t quite have the towing or hard off-roading of the Toyotas but that’s what makes it so easy to live with. The most practical family and work vehicle I have ever had. I use low range for work on gas fields and rain soaked mud. It’s 4x4 is excellent, it isn’t going to win contests on articulation flex or ground clearance but if you don’t need hardcore lifts or axle flex don’t pay for it. Save money and keep a 4x4 with major touring manners. I run 600km a day on the Hume freeway for work some days and it’s a comfortable easy trip.
Fuel average at 8.6L per 100km on my set up. My only complaints are the seatbelt alarms when you start up, it gets old quickly. I would also put a larger fuel tank on if I owned it privately. Mitsubishi was too modest putting a 75L tank on it. 90L or 95L would be a lot nicer. Turbo lag is also very noticeable, unfortunately it’s there and no one can really be happy with bogging down on take off.
No faults so far at 57 000km, reliability is Japanese standard. A good all rounder for work and family. Saves major cash over some other makes. The Triton will do an excellent job and keep costs at a reasonable level. Put it on your short list.
Ongoing problems on a vehicle brought new – Brought second hand 2004 Triton 4x4 with only 18k km on it had it for 11 years no problems only had to replace clutch once. Upgraded to new Triton 4x4 late 2016, I've had to take it back for warranty repairs plenty of times, within a year 3rd gear slipping, electronics on steering wheel always playing up. Recently 4x4 lights flashing as well as… Read more
traction, won't go into 4x4, then when it finally locks in always 4x4 low and can't get it back to 2 wheel a nightmare. Door alarm is permanently beeping although all doors closed. Took it in today warranty covers 4x4 problem but not door problem had to be re aligned, never been in an accident and only 4x4 driving on road verges where I work so I had to pay for the dodgy door system and the usual response we've found the problem with the 4x4 we'll ring you when we get the part and you can take another day off work as we need your car at 8am. These people keep no spare parts onsite so any problem is always 2 visits and the reason you buy brand new running a business so you don't have these problems. The money I've lost from taking days off to get warranty repairs done, around 15% on top of purchase price, do yourself a favour and spend that 15% on a better brand of vehicle and save yourself a lot of hassle and dealing with these people who don't give a fck
Great ute for the price – I bought a 2018 MQ GLX+ Triton dual cab 4x4 on runout, it honestly wasn't my first choice ute at the time but my finances meant it was the only choice. Now I've done 50 000km in I couldn't be happier, the engine and gearbox are solid and it goes just fine four wheel driving, nothing heavy yet but I have built serious cars in the past and driven… Read more
crazy tracks, this car feels pretty good. Pro's It was cheap It's as comfortable as most cars Small turning circle due to short wheel base The small engine doesn't seem to lack power as it's figures suggest Cons Mitsubishi is now part of Nissan and Renault so I expect the service and quality of the vehicle and service to drop to the level of Nissan and Renault. Not a good sign......... The paint is rubbish The turbo and engine have terrible lag The head unit is awful to use, the sound is ok though The wheel base is short meaning the tray overhangs the rear wheels by way too much limiting the length and weight carried in the tray. It's pretty ugly
I gave it 5 stars because for the price you simply cannot beat this ute. The Ranger looks awesome, the BT50 looks ugly too but you get the 3.2 and quality at a much higher price. The DMax is tough as nails but basic inside and much dearer. I highly recommend this ute.
Positive reviews
Brilliant Value For Money – The 2016 Triton Exceed in my experience represents a brilliant value for the money 4 WD ute. Its not 100% perfect and other utes may have some features and benefits that it doesn't provide , but when you take the purchase price into consideration and what it does provide by way of features and driving experience it deserves a 5 star rating! I have… Read more
another 2 door Mitsubishi ute purchased early 16 plus this one purchased late 16 and have owned 3 others in the past all of which I have been very happy with.
Good Ute – I bought the Triton brand new in 2018, it is perfect for my needs, it has never missed a beat since day one. It has been serviced at the Mitsubishi Dealership I bought. I have never had any problem. Show details
Rugged AND Comfortable – We purchased a 2019 brand new and have been very happy ever since. Drives like a sedan, but is a rugged 4X4 off road. Accessories are prohibitively expensive, but we got a good price on the ute when they were trying to close out last year and start moving the 2020 models. Not as quiet as a car, but it IS a diesel and not overly loud. There is a… Read more
bit of delay when taking off from a stop, so you need to account for this when crossing traffic. Highway suspension is great, but speed bumps are rough. The driver's left leg feels like it needs another inch or so of room to the side, but you get used to it. Driver visibility is good, but the rear view mirror does block some of the visibility in city traffic, particularly when it comes to looking out for pedestrians and other cars. You need to move your head downward to peer below it to get a thorough look. However, I find this to be problem with most vehicles these days.
Negative reviews
Diesel mixing with oil component in the ute – Does any one have this kind of problem. My oil level goes up every week and I have to chang the oil. I have checked my DPF it is perfectly fine Show details
Terrible Customer Service – Go in for a warranty claim for head unit completely dying, local dealer said all good, covered by warranty. Then get a call say sorry, out of warranty you’ll have to pay for it to get fixed, we’ll need the car, we’ll send the head unit away to get repaired (not replaced), can’t give you a time line and can’t give you a cost for the repairs either.… Read more
Quick 5 minute search of forums are you can see this is a fairly common problem and they clearly don’t want to own up they have a sub pair product! Oh and still waiting for Pacific Mitsubishi Gympie to actually respond in writing so I can take claim further. Get a Hilux instead, don’t have to deal with the crap of owning a Triton.
If you want a headache this is the Ute for you – Only positive is that it starts. Hasn’t even done 100,000kms and the AC has gone twice, clutch isn’t great either. Lights are terrible hit multiple Roos cause you can’t see a thing. Radio is fuzzy and cuts out if you have to turn lights on due to some wiring thing. I rely on it as a work vehicle, can’t be taking it in all the time to get things fixed. Show details
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Have had my 2013 triton since new and it's been fantastic, never given me any major problems or breakdowns, and it has carried some heavy loads of firewood with no problem Show details
Great service – Has been a great vehicle, great service from our local Mitsubishi dealer.
2016 triton mq glx+ 7.5 year review – I use the car for personal use and commuting to work, will do tip runs, cart mulch and topsoil at times and occasionally go off road. With a full ute load I get a bit more than average side to side rocking so OEM suspension is not great. My Cons: Issues with stereo losing Bluetooth settings - fix under warranty Issue with gearbox (jumps out of… Read more
3rd) - fixed under warranty Average suspension for heavy loads After 7 years I need to get roof and bonnet repainted (clear coat is gone in spots), always left outside in the sun tho No great at towing near max loads Fuel economy is not the best 80kg roof load capacity My Pros: Value for money, compared to others at the time 10k less but with a whole lot more plus better warranty Nice enough to drive for a ute Simple without all the tech crap Very capable for its price Goes well off road with good tyres I have a manual so no turbo lag issue (auto is not so lucky)
Over all, be realistic with you expectations, install a catch can and keep it serviced and it will be a good little ute for a very long time.
Nothing but problems!! – 2018 model. Nothing but problems from 80,000k Ac problems, overheating when towing, totally gutless when towing. Cracked manifold twice, turbo gaskets. No help whatsoever from Mitsubishi they are shocking to deal with !!! Now after 165k service it's blown up completely, currently fighting with Mitsubishi again . Show details
Heap of crap – Bought brand new 2015 Triton Exceed. 7 years and 9 recalls later - sidesteps fell off at high speed (luckily no other vehicles nearby), 2 canopies fell apart, hand brake cable snapped, alarms for seatbelts, traction control etc going off randomly, vibrations, rattles, seats very uncomfortable, constant problems and poor service from Mitsubishi… Read more
along with increasing lack of available parts and we threw in the towel and bought a Dmax. Will never touch Triton again.
Would never buy another Mitsubishi Triton ever again – At 70K on the engine lost all oil pressure and engine was buggered. Dealer refused to deal with problem. called up Mitsubishi direct but still refused. cost myself 10k to replace engine. They have lost a customer for life. useless dealership Show details
The rats still get in the fan box!!!! – Farm work & off roading camping. Misubishi refuse to place a mesh screen to keep rats out of heater air inlet!!! Had same problem with MN Model GLX so why don't they listen to customer complaints? Show details
Keeps on Keeping on – Use the car for farming and towing purposes. I use it on the weekends, starts every time and does the jobs I need it to. serviced every 12 months never an issue Show details
Luxury inside – $20k cheaper than Hilux,ranger, I am very happy with my ute, it has leather seats, push start,heated seats,apple car play and plenty of other extras. I can't fault it never had a issue since owning it, would happily recommend it Show details
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Very poor After sales service – New triton went in for first 2000k service there was a miscommunication re wireless in dash phone charger on purchase that was meant to be rectified. dropped off the car the sales man (dev wanneroo Mitsubishi) had not done anything about rectifying the issue just said outright he forgot and could do the charger for std new sale price this is after… Read more
leading us to believe it was a std feature very disappointing no service car was available after being told it would be and then speaking to the parts man (dave wanneroo Mitsubishi) about the price of the phone charger he told us that we weren't intending to get the car serviced through them in the future so why would it be in his interest to give a good deal on the wireless phone charger? All round very poor service for the sake of a brand new 50k car to be fed with that sort of ____ very disappointing
Very happy – Very happy with my triton. Far cheaper than all competitors. A little rough around the edges. If a few small things were fixed it would be perfect. An example is the inbuilt media system. Can be unreliable sometimes and the text translation is terrible. Show details
MR triton why so bad? – Headlights - are these legal. Not sure if legal. Can't decide if low beam is better than high beam soft yellow light. Feels like driving an XC falcon with a flat battery. Seats - woeful. Feels like I am sitting on a park bench. No support. I keep pushing back into the seat trying to get comfortable. 176cm and 95kg. Suspension - hahahahahaha… Read more
really. Ok in town very good. On a typical country bitumen road this thing is attrocious.
Engine and Auto - Excellent, no turbo lag. Enjoyable! Looks - amazing interior and exterior.
Great car... for the price – Have had my 2018 triton now for almost 3 years. So far it has been trouble free. I often tow a boat or use it for commuting up and down the highway with my family and the car runs faultlessly. Some annoying things: Fuel economy isn't as good as Mitsubishi quoted. Slight lag on take off Suspensions a little rough(most utes are) Things that need… Read more
attention in the near future are front suspension (need heavier duty units to carry the ironman bullbar) and brake rotors as they are starting to warp. (45000kms)
Air Con – Hey, the air conditioner on my 2016 Triton MQ is pre-set to go now lower than 18 degrees. Anyone know how to get it colder? Its like sitting in front of a blow heater at the moment. Show details
Worst ute you can buy – I bought a MQ in 2015 brand new last year I put around 16k of accessories on this car then my engine blow off out of nowhere cracked top engine. At 70000k this is unbelievable. I have been servicing this car every 10k and Mitsubishi will not take care of it under theirs warranty cos I put a bullbar on my 4wd? What do they expect. Trust me their… Read more
engine are absolutely rubbish you do not want to spend any money on a Mitsubishi Triton do yourself a favour walk across the street spend 10k more on a ute that will last like a Isuzu or Hilux.
Amazing ute – I have owned or used for work every brand of ute going and the triton knocks spots off them all, best off-roading on road tyres I’ve ever experienced, on road performance is exceptional, services are expensive but not Ford ranger expensive. The only other vehicle I’ve had that could match the standard triton off road was a highly modified safari! And I’d rather have the comfort of the ute now. Show details
Sad To See the 24litre engine is failing and the dealer does not want to know you – Used to be a fan of the Triton Ute have at least 20 in the fleet but i am afraid the new 2.4l do not cut the work load they say they can do Cars are serviced every 10000klms but have just blown 3 Motors 150000/120000/105000 and a clutch at 55000 and they do not want to know you Will look at replacing the fleet in the next 12 months with something… Read more
a little more reliable Still have 4 of the older models with 350000 plus klms so it certainly has something to do with the new smaller engine
blow up engine – car used only for family transport regularly serviced engine blow up at 73000 km 5 years terrible customer service ,they just ignore you not a reliable car , dont waste your money Show details
Fuel cap issues – The car itself is great...but the fuel flap door will not open. It has taken 6 months already for them to order the part which is still another two weeks away. So I have a brand new car that I can’t put fuel into without first going to the dealer to have them open it for me. The 7 year warranty is no help with this apparently because the car goes, but still can’t leave town or head away on holidays in the new car in case it runs out of fuel. Show details
Such a beauty! – Just bought our GLS Premium 4x4 yesterday. Such a beauty to drive! This is our first 4x4 and we find it easy to park with the help of 360deg camera. We'll be using it in 2weeks for our camping trip to Karijini so we're a bit excited. Show details
Fantastic value - way better than competing dual cab utes – My Triton cost me $15k less than the equivalent market leader. It drives very well loaded and unloaded although the drive by wire makes it a bit laggy on take off. That lag can be a problem when you are trying to dart across a T intersection or merge quickly into a roundabout from a standing start. Huge array of safety features not found on… Read more
other makes.
Comfortable, nicely laid out interior.
Impossible to set a useful volume level for incoming calls via Apple Car Play but otherwise ok system.
Rear seat belt lights have a mind of their own and Mitsubishi are too lazy to investigate it ... but just a minor annoyance.
The vehicle is 1 year old this week and I couldn't be much happier with it.
Great drive – Great truck. Have completed 73000km with it. I Use the Ute on gravel roads over mountain passes all the time in NZ. I am using Four wheel drive daily. Also tow my 1.7ton digger over same roads. It’s been awesome. No real dramas apart from a sticky turbo waste gate. Seems to have fixed itself Show details
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