Recalls: Mitsubishi Mk.3 Pajero
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mitsubishi Mk.3 Pajero
- In August 2001, a recall was issued for model year 2000 and 2001 Mitsubishi NM Pajeros as the accumulator diaphragm on the booster may have been assembled incorrectly; if it failed, it would reduce the level of power assistance (PRA 2001/4852).
- In September 2001, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi NM Pajeros that were fitted with accessory-supplied towbar tongues. In these vehicles, towbars manufactured between 7 July 2000 and 20 September 2001 – which were sold separately as part of 1200kg and 2500kg tow bar kits – were susceptible to embrittlement that may cause the tongue to break in service under certain conditions (PRA 2001/4958).
- In August 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi NP Pajero vehicles that were manufactured from 2005 to 2006. In these vehicles, a crack may develop in the soldering of the printed circuit board (PCB) between the base and the platform for the lighting switch. At worst, a crack in the PCB could cause a temporary continuity failure resulting in a situation where the head lamps and/or turn signal lamps turn off, do not turn on or stay on – this may pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2014/14258). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- JMF**V77W**000101 to JMF**V77W**003579; and,
- JMF**V78W**000101 to JMF**V78W**004303.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi Mk.3 Pajero
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Mitsubishi Mk.3 Pajero
- Shifting into or out of four-wheel drive while moving may cause the transmission to stick in 4H (i.e. four-wheel drive, high range). To fix, the shift forks must be adjusted.
- Water could enter the wheel bearings, causing premature wear and noise – revised bearings were subsequently released.
- For models with power adjustable drivers’ seats, the wiring harness under the seat may chafe and short circuit, blowing a fusible link and causing the power adjustable seat, windows and sunroof to stop working.
- The transmission cooler – inside the radiator – may crack and leak, allowing transmission fluid into the coolant and coolant into the transmission. In overseas markets, a recall was issued for this problem to replace the radiator.
