Pajero 3.2 diesel engine. Which Pajero should you choose? Diesel or gasoline? Available Pajero engines
02.11.2016
Mitsubishi Pajero) is a real all-wheel drive SUV, by today's standards the car is rustic and in some ways even primitive. But this car, unlike modern ones, overcomes off-road conditions without much difficulty and costs much less. It is worth noting that the third generation of the model, compared to the previous two, is aimed not only at motorists who like to drive off-road, but also at those who use the car for everyday trips to work. Today, on the secondary market, the third generation of the car is sold at the price of a new small car. But now we’ll try to find out how justified it will be to buy a used Mitsubishi Pajero 3 and how much its maintenance will cost.
A little history:
Serial production of the first generation Mitsubishi Pajero began in 1982. This car never had a large number of engines, but the line of power units always included both gasoline and diesel engines. In 1992, Mitsubishi introduced the second generation of the model, which was produced not only in three- and five-door body styles, but also in a “Metal Top” version with a soft folding roof. In 1997, the car was slightly restyled. In 1999, the manufacturer introduced the third generation of Mitsubishi Pajero, which was produced until 2006. The main difference between the third generation and the previous ones is that the manufacturer decided to abandon the frame structure and the use of dependent suspension. Cars imported from abroad have a different name - “Montero”, since the word “Pajero” does not translate well from Spanish.
Common ailments of Mitsubishi Pajero 3 with mileage
Mitsubishi Pajero 3, like most cars from the Japanese manufacturer, is famous for its weak paintwork. Therefore, the front part of the car at the age of 10-12 years is covered with chips. If they are not there, then the car was painted before sale and this fact should alert you. The metal in places where it is chipped does not corrode for a long time, and if rust appears, it can be easily removed with a rust converter. When operating a car, you need to clean the drainage system once a year, because if it becomes clogged, the front fenders and sills will begin to rot.
Power units
Mitsubishi Pajero 3 is equipped with the following power units: petrol 3.0 (170-180 hp) and GDI 3.5 (203 hp), diesel TD 3.2 (160-175 hp) and 2.5 (99-115 hp .). GDI engines are the pride of Japanese engineers; indeed, these engines are very highly efficient, since fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber. According to Japanese engineers, their engines have many advantages. However, as domestic operating experience has shown, this power unit also has a number of disadvantages. So, in particular, due to the fault of low-quality fuel, after 150,000 km, owners have to carry out expensive repairs to the power unit; at a mileage of 150-200 thousand km you have to change branded injectors, of which there are six (one costs 250-350 USD), and if one injector starts to fail, get ready, the rest will soon have to be changed.
In addition to the injectors, the high-pressure fuel pump can also fail; there are two of them, one is located in the tank (100-200 cu.), the second is outside (1000-1500 cu.). The first signs of problems: floating speed when the gear is engaged, traction disappears. After 100,000 km, the camshaft position sensor dies without cause or symptom. In order to extend the life of the motor, it is recommended that maintenance be carried out only at branded service stations. To increase the life of the injectors, they should be cleaned every 20-30 thousand km; it is also recommended to install an additional fuel filter.
Most cars with a 3.5 engine imported from the USA are not equipped with a GDI system and can handle the quality of our fuel well, plus, such cars are cheaper to repair. Another positive aspect of these motors is that they are well known to mechanics and there are no problems with their maintenance. Every 90-100 thousand kilometers it is necessary to change the timing belt and its rollers (100-200 cu). Spark plugs, according to regulations, are changed every 40,000 km, they are platinum, and are not cheap (40-80 USD per set). The 3.0 engine is known from previous versions of the model. This motor has been well studied and, most likely, all “childhood sores” will be eliminated in a used car, plus, mechanics have no special complaints about this motor.
Diesel engines are very popular in the secondary market and, as operating experience has shown, this popularity is not without reason - cars with such engines are reliable and economical. However, cars produced in 1999-2001 did not perform well; sometimes engine overhauls were required at 50,000 km. Later, the manufacturer modified the motors and the problem was eliminated. On cars manufactured after 2001, for trouble-free operation it is enough to change the oil once every 10,000 km. Closer to 200,000 km, the injectors will need to be replaced (100-200 units). The timing drive is a chain, the metal chain is very reliable and has a long service life, but the tensioner will have to be changed every 100,000 km. On the 3.2 engine, it is necessary to adjust the injectors every 50,000 km; if this is not done, the injectors will begin to pour fuel, and this, over time, leads to burnout of the pistons.
Transmission
The Mitsubishi Pajero 3 was equipped with manual and automatic transmissions (Montera is equipped only with automatic transmission). The transmission is perhaps the strongest side of the car, but it’s up to you which one to choose; I’ll only note that both boxes are very reliable and have a long service life. To keep your transmission happy for as long as possible, change its oil every 40,000 km. A manual clutch, depending on operating conditions, will last 70-120 thousand km; for a new set you will have to pay up to 800 USD.
The all-wheel drive system is called “Super Select 2”. Generally speaking, the system is quite reliable, however, sometimes the transfer case sensors fail, and as a result, the transmission stops working. This problem can be eliminated simply and for a long time; you need to replace all five sensors, which will cost 100 USD. Also, after 100,000 km, you have to change the driveshaft crosspiece; for a replacement they will ask for about 50 USD. To extend the service life of the crosspiece, it must be injected at each maintenance. Servicing the all-wheel drive system is quite expensive; every 40,000 km you need to change the oil in the front and rear axles, transfer case and automatic transmission.
Chassis reliability of Mitsubishi Pajero 3
This model has a completely independent suspension, which has a beneficial effect on the car’s handling and comfort level, even on a bad road. But, unfortunately, the new concept adversely affected the life and reliability of the suspension, especially when used off-road. The weakest point in the chassis of the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 is considered to be the wheel bearings; on average, they last 50,000 km; the bearing is replaced as an assembly with the hub, so replacement is quite expensive (160 cu. pcs.). The second significant drawback of this suspension is the souring of the camber bolts; eliminating this drawback is very problematic (it is necessary to cut the levers and cut off the bolts). To avoid this problem, have your vehicle aligned at least once a year.
Steering ends, on average, last 80,000 km. Bushings and stabilizer struts, with careful operation, will last up to 100,000 km. When buying a car with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, be prepared that by 150,000 thousand km you will need to rebuild the entire front suspension. The rear suspension has a significantly longer service life than the front suspension and can last up to 200,000 km without repair. In the braking system, the main problem is the electric brake accumulator, as well as the constant souring of the guide calipers.
Salon
The interior of the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 is very spacious and makes a pleasant impression, despite the fact that the manufacturer used average quality materials for its finishing. The car is equipped with a large number of electrics, however, failures in the car’s electronic systems are very rare; sometimes the display on the center console can begin to act up; replacement will cost 100 USD. There are also complaints that the connectors for connecting devices come off or oxidize, but the service solves this problem for a symbolic price.
Result:
, has good off-road qualities, so many owners love to climb into the deepest wilds with it. And, if you buy a car from an owner who treated the car like an all-terrain vehicle, then in the first year of operation, study the entire price list for spare parts, which will not be cheap. Therefore, before purchasing, you need to study the history of the car in detail and conduct high-quality diagnostics of the main components and assemblies. And only in this case will you enjoy owning this wonderful car, and not look for money for repairs.Advantages:
- Good off-road performance.
- Comfortable suspension
- High quality build.
- Comfortable fit.
Flaws:
- Most power units are demanding on fuel quality.
- Weak paintwork.
- High fuel consumption - up to 20 liters per 100 km in the city.
- Cost of service and spare parts.
Unfortunately, a very rare 3.0 6G72 - V6 engine with a cast-iron block, timing belt drive (lifetime 90 thousand) and, importantly, multipoint injection. The design is extremely durable and unpretentious. As these engines age, they suffer from leaks of oil seals and gaskets, and when the mileage exceeds 300, they also suffer from oil loss through the rings, but these are fairly standard problems. The main drawback is that it is almost impossible to find due to the fact that the 3-liter Pajero was not officially supplied to Russia.
- The main petrol engine is 3.5 6G74, unfortunately, with GDI direct injection. Like any design, it has its fans who do not consider the need to decarbonize engines a problem and attribute all complaints about direct injection to the ignorance of critics and love of bad fuel. However, in the next generation of Pajero, Mitsubishi abandoned GDI in favor of distributed injection and never returned to it. In short, the main risks when buying a car with direct injection: difficulties with starting at low temperatures, the high cost of a high-pressure fuel pump, as well as accelerated coking of piston rings and intake valves compared to “conventional” engines. If you really want a petrol Pajero, you can buy it, but at least after diagnostics with an endoscope and a face test. And having money in reserve to overhaul or replace the fuel injection pump.
- The rare weak diesel 2.5 4D56, as already mentioned, belongs to the “do not take” category. The design is archaic, from the 80s, and even with turbocharging, power was initially at 90 hp. Boost up to 115 hp turned out to be clearly redundant. If you drive carefully and don’t rev the engine, you can drive 200+ thousand without any problems. But the design cannot withstand high torque: the cylinder head cracks, less often the cylinder block, it can break the valve rocker arms and break the timing belt before the scheduled time.
- The much more common diesel 3.2 Di-D 4M41 is initially of a more modern design. The timing drive here is chain driven; the chain lasts from 150 to 200 thousand, depending on the intensity of use. But even earlier, at 120-130 thousand, the upper chain guide may wear out, which, breaking off, can lead to the pistons meeting the valves. Fortunately, they can change it without removing the chain, and you can check the damper by removing the valve cover.
- The power supply system on the 4M41 diesel engine is with direct injection, but not Common Rail with a rack, and not with pump injectors, but with a distribution injection pump Zexel VRZ of a radial plunger design, which supplies fuel to each cylinder through a separate line. It was the fuel injection pump that became the main problem of this engine (not counting the timing chain). Pumps are very expensive, few know how to properly repair them, and they can be damaged by a lack of diesel lubrication, impurities of water with solid particles, and even a small amount of paraffins at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of failure of these injection pumps, the owners installed additional fuel filters. For the next generation of Pajero, Mitsubishi abandoned distribution injection pumps in favor of a traditional Common Rail system with a distribution rack.
Before 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero were real frame SUVs, they had a rear axle beam and distributed fuel injection. And after 1999, the third generation of Pajero came out, which introduced a monocoque body instead of a frame, independent suspension and direct fuel injection.
Now we will find out how much all these innovations, at that time, affected longevity.
Load-bearing body The Mitsubishi Pajero is very durable, it has a developed system of side members, so the car easily overcomes off-road conditions and the body does not become loose from such driving. But when buying a used car, you need to check very carefully whether the car has been in an accident, because the body structure is quite complex and its geometry is not easy to restore after a serious accident. Definitely a must check the wheel alignment angles when purchasing.
If you buy a Pajero that has not been involved in accidents, then you don’t have to worry about the longevity of the body, because it is galvanized, so rust will not appear on it. Corrosion may appear on tailgate– under the bar illuminating the license plate and in the glass opening. Air conditioning tubes can suffer from the chemical winter because they are made of aluminum, as well as wipers, door sill lighting wiring and external elements made of chrome. As for the rest of the electrics on the body, they do not fail, despite all the technical complexity.
Salon
The materials used in the cabin are not of the best quality. Leather on seats it shows that it is not expensive, and leatherette is used on the sides. The front seats themselves are equipped with a spring suspension that regulates stiffness; this solution is usually used on trucks. But in general, the interior looks decent and after such a considerable amount of time, there is almost nothing creaking in it.
Engines
The only thing that can create problems is demanding engines that need to be filled with high-quality fuel, and in Russia there are cases where it is possible to fill with insufficiently high-quality gasoline or diesel fuel. Moreover, for the Russian market, dealers sold only Pajero configurations with direct fuel injection: petrol V6 GDI, the volume of which is 3.5 liters, and diesel engines with a volume of 3.2 liters and 4 cylinders.
Showed himself best turbodiesel with a volume of 3.2 liters, its design is approximately the same as that of the diesel engine of the previous generation Pajero, although the volume was smaller - 2.8 liters. You can only be afraid of cars from the early years of production - 1999-2000, they have 80,000 km. The pistons could burn out due to problems in the fuel equipment. But this defect was corrected, and diesel cars younger than 2000 are free of any problems with the engine.
They even digest Russian fuel well, the main thing is to not allow water to get into the tank, because the fuel pump doesn’t like it. If all is well then fuel pump high pressure can easily withstand 200,000 km. Previously, the booster pump installed in the tank, which costs $400 for a new one, could fail. A new high-pressure fuel pump costs $4,500, but you usually don't have to replace it, just a simple repair, which will cost about $900.
After 150,000 km. we need to pay special attention to the engine, because the time has come replace fuel injectors, each of which costs $130, and it is advisable to change the timing chain so that it does not stretch. If there is an unusual noise under the valve cover, this means that the chain has stretched and is breaking, destroying the tensioner and cutting off the dampers. If you don't replace the chain, you can end up with a lot of money - about $4,500 for repairing the cylinder head. But in general, the engine is reliable, requiring only once every 10,000 km. change oil and filters. It is also necessary to clean the intake manifold from accumulated soot with the same regularity.
There are also modifications with diesel engine with a volume of 2.5 liters, but they are available in Japan, this engine is more reliable and very unpretentious in terms of fuel quality. This engine usually comes with an Easy Select transmission, which is also reliable. In such a car, all maintenance comes down to regular replacement of the balancer shaft belt, oil and filters.
But the V6 gasoline engine with a volume of 3.5 liters is quite capricious, its high-pressure fuel pump does not like dirt and water in gasoline even more, and unlike a diesel engine, it cannot be repaired, and a new injection pump costs $900. You can determine that the pump will soon come to an end by this sign: at medium and high speeds, traction is lost because the filter mesh in the pump is clogged. Also, if the idle speed starts to fluctuate, this may also be a signal that the fuel injection pump will soon have to be changed.
Even if you refuel at expensive and proven gas stations, this does not mean that there will be no problems with the sensitive pump; dealers just need to install an additional fine filter into the fuel system, then the problem will be solved. The injectors of the petrol Pajero are also sensitive, thanks to which, after 100 thousand km. the engine may be unstable. You can clean the injectors, sometimes this is enough, but in advanced cases you have to replace the old injectors with new ones, a set of which costs $2,500.
So, if you buy a gasoline Pajero, you need to be sure that there is clean and high-quality gasoline in your city, because bad gasoline will also quickly ruin the spark plugs, and changing them is not so easy - to change the spark plugs, you need to remove the intake manifold from the motor, so you will have to spend extra money for the work. But in fact, there are no special problems in this, because after 50,000 km. anyway, the manifold will have to be removed to clean the engine.
If the car often drives in traffic jams at low speeds, this leads to large quantities of soot accumulating in the intake tract, on the valves and in the throttle body. This is a characteristic unpleasant feature of engines running on gasoline, with direct injection and EGR recirculation system. By the way, you can make sure that this problem rarely bothers you - you just need to periodically give the engine good gas - drive it slightly at high speeds so that various dirt comes out.
By the way, in the USA Pajero is sold under a different name - Montero, the American versions are equipped with a 6G74 engine, which has distributed injection; for this engine, 92-octane gasoline is common; it easily digests it without any consequences. Owners of American Monteros do not have any worries other than changing the timing belt along with the rollers every 90,000 km, which costs $400 plus labor. And also, after approximately 125,000 km. update the spark plugs, converter and camshaft position sensor.
In addition, for the American market it is possible to buy Montero 3rd generation complete with a reliable engine from the second generation - a 3-liter 6-cylinder 6G72, such modifications were even supplied to the United Arab Emirates. After 2003, a similar 6G75 engine, the volume of which is 3.8 liters, was transferred to the new 4th generation Pajero without any major modifications.
Transmission
American versions only install automatic boxes, and for other countries there are configurations with a 5-speed manual. Both gearboxes are reliable and have a long service life if you change the gear oil every 45-60 thousand km. But mechanics are considered less expensive, because after 200,000 km. In an automatic transmission, the valve body may fail; a new one is not cheap - $2800.
Since the Mitsubishi Pajero is an SUV, it has SuperSelect II transfer case, although it is not famous for its reliability, but more on that later. Super Select II provides all-wheel drive, it has a locking viscous coupling with an asymmetrical center differential, and you can choose between all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. But this transfer case may fail due to problems with the mode switching electronics, which is controlled by the selector joystick. And all because the wiring of this system and sensors are openly located under the bottom, when moisture gets on them, malfunctions can occur and the SUV will be left without all-wheel drive. And if this happens while driving off-road, it will be very difficult.
There were approximately the same problems in the previous SuperSelect transfer case, which was installed on the Pajero back in 1991.
Suspension
IN front driveshaft There is only one crosspiece, it will last a long time, provided that it is lubricated not only during technical inspection, but also after every serious off-road trip. All other connections of the cardan shafts are CV joints. The front wheel bearings are not well protected from slush, and even if they are constantly lubricated, this will not help; they have to be replaced together with the hub after a certain number of kilometers, which will cost $330.
Suspension for Pajero 3rd generation independent, it lasts quite a long time if you drive on normal roads, but off-road driving it wears out faster. If you drive calmly and carefully, then 100,000 km. the suspension will not require attention. After this mileage, you will have to update the stabilizer struts, which cost about $80, and bushings for them - $10 each.
After 130,000 km. usually Shock absorbers need replacing, which cost $200 for the rear and $300 for the front, as well as the tie rod ends, $60 each. After 150 thousand km. the time comes to replace the front levers and silent blocks, it will cost $540 for 2 levers and $800 for 2 silent blocks. And after 160 thousand km. The ball joints will also need to be replaced, each of which costs about $80. On the rear multi-link suspension, the parts last longer: the rear silent blocks will need to be changed after 200,000 km. A complete rebuild of the rear suspension will cost $1,000.
For those who like to mix dirt and conquer off-road conditions, you have to inspect the rear suspension a little earlier - after about 120,000 km, and the front - after 100,000 km. Off-road driving requires expenses, in addition, active off-road driving will definitely require replacement of the steering mechanism, which will cost $1,900.
Many Pajero have such a disease that eccentric bolts, with which you can adjust the angles of the front and rear wheels, after a few years, together with the silent blocks, they are connected so tightly that they cannot be separated and you have to cut the levers, and this is not a very pleasant task, therefore, in order to avoid such a situation, it is necessary, in advance, to prevention, lubricate these bolts.
Brakes Quite reliable and depending on the ride, costs may vary. If you drive a loaded car quickly, then after about 25 thousand km. pads and discs need to be changed. By the way, each disc will cost $150. On a Pajero of early years of production, the hydraulic accumulator in the brake system was unstable, the pedal was pressed softly, before purchasing you need to check whether it was replaced under warranty during the recall campaign, because a new hydraulic accumulator would cost $2,500. When replacing pads, it is also worth lubricating the brake guides because they will rust over time.
In general, the 3rd generation Pajero is a fairly reliable car, but it has a competitor - which is considered more reliable. But a jeep from Mitsubishi is about 400,000 rubles cheaper. For those who want to save money, it makes sense to take a Pajero, but it is best to take the American version, with 3.5 or 3.8 liter engines, the main thing is to check the condition of the engine, transmission and suspension before purchasing.
Feelings from Mitsubishi Pajero
When you drive a diesel version of Pajero with a manual transmission through city traffic jams, you understand that this jeep has nothing to do here, the first 2 gears are short, so driving through traffic jams is very similar to jerking. In petrol version with automatic transmission in traffic jams things are better, the machine behaves smoothly and smoothes out jerks. But the automatic transmission does not perform sharp maneuvers very well, there is some thoughtfulness, so you need to drive the Pajero around the city calmly and without fuss.
“The house has disappeared” - approximately these words uttered by Professor Preobrazhensky from Bulgakov’s “Heart of a Dog” could convey the mood of fans of the Mitsubishi Pajero model, who learned that the new, third generation left the frame, dependent rear axle in the dustbin of history and began to be equipped with injection engines.
Seven years after the debut of the model, it became clear that competitors took a more correct path. Thus, Toyota, which left the Prado in a classic design, did not lose its customers, but the Pajero III did not repeat the popularity of its predecessor among those who value the car’s off-road qualities.
WHY DO WE NEED INJECTION?
For some unknown reason, the only gasoline engine supplied to our market was the injection GDI V6 3.5 l (202 hp) model 6G74. While for North America, where Pajero has always been sold under the name Montero, modifications of this engine were offered without any ultra-modern high-tech technologies. It’s as if the Japanese don’t know what quality our gasoline is and that the followers of Vasily Alibabaevich from “Gentlemen of Fortune” still dilute it with donkey urine. We also have a rainy and snowy climate, and water in the fuel can be found not only through direct entry into the tank. After taking a bite of water, the high-pressure fuel pump throws back its hooves without even squeaking. In addition to the pump, high-pressure nozzles that cannot digest dirt and abnormal additives are at risk. The situation has been somewhat improved by additional fuel filters, which have been standardly installed for some time now on copies officially sold in Russia.
It would be nice if the gap in the line of units was plugged with the right diesel engines, but no, the old 4-cylinder 4D56 2.5 l (99 hp) engine installed on its predecessor, to put it mildly, is rather weak for the grown-up Pajero, and besides, it is often combined with it simple Easy Select 4WD transmission with a rigidly connected front end.
Well, the other diesel is a 3.2-liter 165-horsepower four-cylinder 4M41 unit with a Di-D direct fuel injection system. A modern, high-tech, economical engine with an incredible torque of 373 Nm at 2000 rpm, but afraid like hell of low-quality diesel fuel and water in it. And the fly in the ointment is that the high-pressure pump of this diesel engine, unlike many competitors, is repairable.
When using fuel from proven gas stations, regularly replacing filters and paying close attention to the cooling system, both 150-200 thousand engines can be maintained without problems. And then investments will be required in any way - for the same nozzles, pumps, seals. It seems that 200 thousand km is a very respectable mileage, but the specifics of our market are such that such cars roll 40-60 thousand a year. Read for yourself.
Any engine can be combined with either a manual or automatic transmission. There are no complaints about the “mechanics”, but on copies of the first years of production, the Di-D diesel used to finish off the “automatic”, which could not withstand its power.
ARMED AND SAFE
The body line offered two versions - a five-door and a compact three-door. In order not to infringe on the rear passengers, the three-door is made with a spacious interior, but a tiny trunk.
Most five-doors are seven-seater, with the third-row seat folding into the floor niche, while on the Pajero II, folding seats reduced the usable trunk volume.
Most of our new cars were bought with maximum equipment. Among the electronic assistants, an optional anti-skid, traction control and another system were installed, designed to ensure a confident descent from the mountain. The maximum number of airbags is six.
SUPER CHOICE
As before, the transmission of this Pajero has a SuperSelect 4WD transfer case, although it is modernized, of the second generation. SuperSelect II allows you to choose from four modes. It can only be rear-wheel drive - selector position 2H. All-wheel drive with torque distribution depending on road conditions in a ratio from 33:67 to 50:50 - 4H. All-wheel drive with a locked center differential - 4HLc, and the same with the low-range row in the transfer case - 4LLc. Rear axle locking is offered as an option, and a limited-slip differential is used as standard.
There are no questions about the mechanical part of the transmission, but the electronics sometimes fail. The transfer case sensors or their wiring fail, and then it becomes impossible to switch modes; the mode indicator icon located on the dashboard flashes. There are problems with the front axle connection system.
ON-AND OFF-ROAD
In terms of cross-country ability, the Pajero III is not inferior to its predecessor, which climbs decently on the right tires. But the security of the chassis, transmission units and other components located under the bottom has become worse. But on the road the car behaves almost like a car, steers very well, and provides a comfortable ride, including on broken surfaces. This is due to the independent suspension, low center of gravity, as well as high body rigidity achieved by abandoning the frame structure.
The chassis with independent front suspension and rear multi-link has changed radically. The solid rear axle was retired, and springs took the place of the front torsion bars. It’s good that we at least managed to do without the now so popular pneumatics, otherwise the list of weak points would probably have included body position sensors and air cylinders.
The struts and bushings of the front stabilizer with a normal driving style end at 50 thousand km, the ball joints of the arms last a little longer. The need for a global overhaul of the front suspension usually occurs after 100 thousand km and costs $1000. In the rear suspension, the stabilizer struts and bushings are slightly more durable than the front ones, and numerous levers have to be replaced closer to 200 thousand. Their comprehensive update will cost approximately $1,500. In rack and pinion steering, around 100 thousand km, play appears in the steering tips. The rack itself is quite reliable and cases of its replacement due to leaks that cannot be eliminated and criminal knocking (light does not count) are rare.
The suspension travel and geometric cross-country ability of the third generation have remained virtually unchanged
SIGNIFICANT DISEASES
The brake system causes the greatest dissatisfaction among owners. 10-20 thousand km and when braking, a strong beating begins, which is to blame for the deformed front discs. At first, the disks were given a 6-month warranty, but then, realizing the scale of this problem, their service life was increased. The proposed groove helps for a short time. In cars of the first years of production, the hydraulic accumulator of the brake system failed, and therefore it was replaced during the recall. Its malfunction did not lead to any consequences and was only felt by abnormal sounds.
The ride comfort is very decent even on very rough roads, and plus, in terms of handling, the car is closer to crossovers than to SUVs
The fog lamp glass is very fragile. Officials are aware of this problem and rarely refuse to replace fog lights under warranty. Although it is recommended not to use them in rainy weather. Funny?
The list of troubles includes breakdowns of the windshield wiper trapezoid of older cars, which is caused by the ubiquitous dirt. There are not isolated cases of damage to the air conditioner pipes, cooling system and rear circuit heater.
ALL IN ALL
The trends in the global automotive industry to make cars disposable have not bypassed the Pajero. While it’s fresh, it’s good, but after 4–5 years of intensive use, the owner will actually study the price lists for many spare parts, which are very expensive. But this is the price to pay for owning a comfortable car with a rare type of transmission and decent driving performance.
When getting into the mud, you need to clearly monitor what goes under the bottom. The likelihood of damaging components and assemblies located below is high
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A car for any off-road, excellent price and quality indicators, a cool SUV - epithets of this kind are always heard, one only has to mention the Pajero 3. Indeed, the technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 were initially good, even taking into account the restyling that the SUV experienced three years later after its release.
The debut of the third generation SUV took place in 1999. Immediately after this, serial production was launched. Obviously, according to the initially programmed plan, three years later a restyling was carried out, which did not affect the driving characteristics. Only the design of the SUV has undergone modernization.
Restyling was carried out in 2003. It didn't bring any major changes to the design or anything else.
Mitsubishi Pajero 3 post-restyling
It is noteworthy that already at the time of its release, the design and design features of Pajero 3 were considered revolutionary and attracted the attention of many experts.
Features of the characteristics of the third generation Pajero
Among the features of the third Pajero, one can highlight the ability of the 3.5-liter version to save fuel at different engine speeds. The same engine complied with the new economic standards introduced at that time in Japan.
The 3.5-liter analogue was also supplied overseas, to the States and Russia.
Other innovations include the installation of a 5-speed adaptive automatic transmission, which made it possible to change gears manually.
The main feature of the 3rd generation SUV was that they tried a long-planned solution - the abandonment of the frame structure. Now Pajero has a different V60 body, increased ground clearance and a universal suspension.
With the release of the new SUV, changes have been made to the steering rack. A rack and pinion mechanism was introduced, which simplified control. The updated jeep also received the response of a car thanks to an independent spring suspension on all wheels. The huge SUV could now be steered, literally, with two fingers.
The turbocharged diesel version supplied to Russia deserves special attention. It had impressive torque, even greater than that of gasoline engines. In addition, it was specially tailored for the Russian Federation and had a Euro-2 standard. Thus, "Russian" , This is an SUV less sensitive to fuel quality, which is also more powerful than its European counterparts.
Pre-restyling and post-restyling versions
Pajero 3, in addition to the Japanese market, was popular in the USA and Russia, and was supplied in large quantities to these countries. 2 pre-restyling and 2 post-restyling versions were supplied to the Russian Federation. Pre-restyling “Russian” versions were equipped with two ICE options:
- 202-horsepower 3.5-liter “six” with GDI direct injection;
- 165-horsepower 3.2-liter DI-D diesel four with turbocharging.
Technical characteristics of 3-door Russian versions (pre-styling)
Engine volume, l 3.2 liters 3.5 liters Release period December 1999 - June 2003 type of drive Full Clearance 225 235 Number of seats/doors 5 and 3 4315 x 1895 x 1845 4315 x 1895 x 1875 Engine make Engine power, hp 165 202 Fuel consumption in the combined cycle, l/100 km 9 Tire size 265/70 R16 285/65 R18 Fuel tank volume, l 71 Transmission Mechanics machine
Technical characteristics of 5-door Russian versions (pre-styling)
Engine volume, l 3,2 3.5 Engine make Diesel 16-valve 4M41 DI-D Petrol 24-valve V-shaped, six-cylinder, with electronic fuel injection 6G74 Engine power, hp 165 202 Drive unit Full Number of seats/doors 7/5 Clearance 225 Release period December 1999 – June 2003 Body type SUV V60 Fuel consumption (combined cycle), l/100 km 9,7 14 Tire size 265/70 R16 285/65 R18 Fuel tank volume, l 90 Body dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4830x1895x1855 Transmission Mechanics Machine As for the post-restyling “Russian” versions, they began to be delivered in the period 2003-2006. Interestingly, the modifications came in two bodies: V60 and V75W. The versions were equipped with the same engines, as mentioned, no technical changes were made.
Technical characteristics of 3-door Russian versions (post-restyling)
Engine volume, l 3.2 liters 3.5 liters Release period July 2003 - July 2006 type of drive Full (4WD) Clearance 225 Number of seats/doors 3 and 5 Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm 4315 x 1895 x 1845 4315 x 1895 x 1875 Engine make V-shaped, six-cylinder, with electronic fuel injection 6G74 Engine power, hp 165 202 13.2 Tire size 265/70 R16 285/65 R18 Fuel tank volume, l 71 Transmission Mechanics machine
Technical characteristics of 5-door Russian versions (post-restyling)
Engine volume, l 3.2 liters 3.5 liters Release period July 2003 - July 2006 type of drive Full (4WD) Clearance 225 Number of seats/doors 7 and 5 Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm 4830 x 1895 x 1855 4830 x 1895 x 1855 Engine make 16-valve diesel DI-D 4M41 V-shaped, six-cylinder, with electronic fuel injection Engine power, hp 165 Fuel consumption in 10/15 mode, l/100km 13.2 Tire size 265/70 R16 285/65 R18 Fuel tank volume, l 90 Transmission Mechanics machine Body brand V60 V75W “Japanese” Pajero 3 was produced in different body variations: pre-styling – V63W, V65W, V68W, V73W, V75W and V78W; post-restyling - V63W, V65W, V68W, V75W, V77W and V78W.
As before, Pajero came in two versions: short three-door and long five-door. The car, intended for the domestic market, was equipped with a wide range of engines:
- 180-horsepower gasoline 3-liter 6G72 SOHC24 MPI, inherited from;
- 220-horsepower 3.5-liter engine 6G74 DOHC24, GDI;
- 219-horsepower 3.8-liter “six” 6G75 SOHC24 ECI-MULTI, put into operation since 2005;
- 175-horsepower “four” with turbocharging and direct injection system 4M41.
Detailed technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 “Japanese” versions can be found in the tables below.
Characteristics of the 5-door Mitsubishi Pajero (pre-styling)
Petrol version Diesel version Release period 2001 - 2002 January 2002 - August 2002 type of drive Full (4WD) checkpoint Manual transmission 5 Automatic transmission 5 Engine capacity, liter/cc 3.0 or 2972 3.2 or 3200 Body brand LA-V73W KH-V78W Ground clearance (ride height), mm 235 Number of doors 5 Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm 4735 x 1875 x 1855 Fuel tank volume, l 90 Engine make 6G72 4M41 Fuel consumption in 10/15 mode, l/100km 11.5 9.8 Tire size 265/70R16 Engine power, hp 180 175 Characteristics of the 5-door Mitsubishi Pajero (post-restyling)
Petrol version Diesel version Release period January 2005 - September 2006 September 2002 - November 2004 Body brand TA-V75W KH-V78W Engine capacity, liter/cc 3.5 or 3496 3.2 or 3200 checkpoint Automatic transmission 5 Automatic 4 Ground clearance, mm 235 225 Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm 4770 x 1895 x 1855 Fuel tank volume, l 90 Engine make 6G74 4M41 Maximum power, hp 220 175 Fuel consumption in 10/15 mode, l/100km 12.2 9.8 The Pajero 3 configurations for European countries and the USA were practically no different from their analogues.
Definitely, the technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 have been changed for the better. Compared to the previous generation, the body and chassis were radically changed, new engines and electronic systems were introduced.
