Known Mitsubishi problems at the APK

• Colt VI 2005–2014 · 8.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.1%)
• Space Star 2013–2025 · 7.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.1%)
• Outlander II 2008–2012 · 6.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.1%)
• ASX I 2010–2021 · 3.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Outlander III 2013–2021 · 3.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.3%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

• Outlander III 2013–2021 · 9.4% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
• ASX I 2010–2021 · 9.2% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Colt VI 2005–2014 · 7.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.1%)
• Outlander II 2008–2012 · 7.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• Space Star 2013–2025 · 8.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 4.0%)
• Outlander III 2013–2021 · 6.7% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)
• Eclipse Cross 2017–2025 · 6.3% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)

Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.

• ASX I 2010–2021 · 2.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.5%)
• Colt VI 2005–2014 · 2.2% at 16+ yrs (national 1.2%)
• Outlander II 2008–2012 · 1.9% at 16+ yrs (national 1.2%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• Outlander III 2013–2021 · 5.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.9%)
• Outlander II 2008–2012 · 4.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.9%)
• Space Star 2013–2025 · 1.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• Outlander III 2013–2021 · 5.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
• Outlander II 2008–2012 · 7.8% at 16+ yrs (national 4.9%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• Colt VI 2005–2014 · 4.4% at 16+ yrs (national 2.3%)
• Space Star 2013–2025 · 1.1% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.6%)

On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.

• Outlander III 2013–2021 · 2.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.3%)
• Eclipse Cross 2017–2025 · 0.6% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)

Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.

• Space Star 2013–2025 · 10.1% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.2%)
• Outlander III 2013–2021 · 1.0% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.5%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

• Space Star 2013–2025 · 2.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• ASX I 2010–2021 · 0.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• Outlander III 2013–2021 · 10.3% at 3–4 yrs (national 6.4%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

• Outlander II 2008–2012 · 7.0% at 16+ yrs (national 3.5%)

Look behind the front wheels at the rubber boots: no tears or grease around them. Drive a tight turn: no clicking noise.