Based on the data of many Mitsubishi Outlander 3 owners (namely, manufactured in 2013, Instyle equipment, assembly - Kaluga), we can say that, in general, the car justifies itself with its off-road patency, and sufficient interior comfort, and the price-quality ratio ”, and a good price in the secondary market. However, there are several "pitfalls" that the future owner of this car should be aware of already at the stage of selection and purchase. "Forewarned is forearmed" - that's what the proverb says, isn't it?
Weaknesses of the Mitsubishi Outlander III
- variable speed drive;
- soundproofing;
- discrepancy between the declared fuel consumption and the actual one;
- electrician;
- assembly.
1. So, the main problem of the Outlanders is the CVT. Although Mitsubishi equated the service life of this device with the service life of the entire car, however, in practice this is far from the case, and this device is unlikely to last 300,000 km. In practice, CVT failures begin to occur at 40 and 70 thousand kilometers. Moreover, the more you ride off-road, the shorter the service life of the variator, which, with intensive use on bad roads, decreases by almost 2 times! Therefore, the good cross-country ability of this crossover is leveled by an increase in the chance of getting a variator malfunction, which, alas, cannot be treated. The variator changes entirely, and this is very decent money (say, the cost of a variator with all-wheel drive is 88,000 rubles). What are the signs of a variator malfunction, seeing which you need to urgently go to the service station? If there is slippage and sharp jerks when the crossover is moving, traction disappears, vibration starts at high and low speeds, the signal on the instrument panel lights up and, finally, the auto stops completely, which means you are out of luck and need to deal with the variator. At some service stations, the variator is sorted out, but the manufacturer does not recommend doing this. How can you make sure that this evil fate does not befall you?
A few tips for the future owner of the Outlander regarding the CVT
Firstly, warm up the gearbox in the cold season, to do this, with the brake pressed, turn on the gear mode “D” or “R” and let the car work a little, and don’t “tear” your cvt in the cold season (before warming up, do not increase the speed over 2500), secondly, check the transmission fluid level, thirdly, do not load the box when driving on country roads and in general, if you can, refuse towing. Carefully follow the indication of the variator sensor and then, paraphrasing a famous song, increase "It's a matter of chance, a matter of chance ... "lucky with the variator."
Noise isolation
2. Another problem with Mitsubishi Outlander is its noise. Despite the improvements in this direction, alas, the sound insulation of the crossover leaves much to be desired. Our advice to you is to immediately order soundproofing at the Dealership Center or at specialized centers when buying a car, where it will cost less. The process will take 5-6 hours, and at the end of it, using, for example, the SGM M3 vibration isolator and others, you simply won’t recognize your car.
fuel consumption
3. The third problem of the crossover is the discrepancy between the declared fuel consumption and the actual value, especially when driving in the city, where with an engine capacity of 2.4 liters, this consumption reaches 14 liters per 100 km. Moreover, the use of the "ECO" mode "dulls" the car pretty much, and the savings are very insignificant.
4. Another weak point is the music. Although this is not so important, but still they could put a normal audio system. As they say, a car is not judged by the presence of leather in the cabin. Plays like a cheap radio with the same speakers in a Zhiguli.
The weak side of the Outlanders was the electrics of the car. The wiring melts, often under the driver's seat the electrical wiring connector. This was the reason for the recall of thousands of car models by the manufacturer.
5. Another problem is some assembly roughness in Kaluga, and they are varied, someone has oil leaking from the box, someone has a poor-quality seam on the trunk lid, which leads to slight corrosion, someone has knocks in the front suspension (in fact, this is a normal phenomenon for all Mitsubishi Outlanders of this year and is not a breakdown of something - this is a drawback). It should be noted that all of the above weaknesses are the most common in these cars and the rest of the breakdowns and shortcomings are not mentioned here, since this can be attributed to any other car of a different brand. But you can’t do anything here, you just need to keep an eye on the car and remember with nostalgia that just recently they went to Russia of Japanese assembly.
The main disadvantages of the 3rd generation Mitsubishi Outlander
- Rigid suspension;
- The quality of the plastic in the cabin;
- No steering wheel extension.
Conclusion.
With proper operation of the Outlander, all these shortcomings should not appear and spoil the joy of a comfortable ride for the future owner of the car, but it is necessary and useful to know about them when purchasing this crossover.
P.S: We will be very grateful if you indicate in the comments the shortcomings and vulnerabilities of your car identified during operation.
What are the weaknesses of the Mitsubishi Outlander since 2013 you should know before buying was last modified: September 15th, 2019 by Administrator
Mitsubishi Outlander variator repairAfter cars with continuously variable transmissions began to be massively imported into Russia, opinions about their reliability, advantages and disadvantages constantly diverge. The word "variator" has become a kind of horror story for motorists. They began to talk about them that this type of transmission is unsuitable for repair, unreliable, completely unadapted to domestic road conditions. So is it worth relying on the reliability of the Mitsubishi Outlander variator?
In the recent past, all Japanese manufacturers, without exception, began to install V-belt gearboxes on their cars. It would seem, why equip new car models sold almost all over the world with unviable transmission systems? To understand this issue, you should understand whether continuously variable gearboxes are really so unreliable, and is it even worth making a choice in their favor when buying a car?
In this case, we will talk about the V-belt version. It is this type of continuously variable transmission that is the most common, since it is installed on cars with a volume of up to two liters, which means that Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs are also equipped with them.
Mitsubishi Outlander xl variator repair
When the question arises about the reliability of a particular unit in a car, the first thing to consider is its service life. The variator on the Mitsubishi Outlander has the same feature as all continuously variable gearboxes. Its lifespan does not exceed the life of the car itself.
For manufacturers of Japanese cars, this is, in principle, logical. Why supply parts and accessories for a disposable gearbox? And if it (the box) breaks, it means that its hour has come, and it is easier to change the car for a new one instead of trying to repair the old one. That is, if the car must move 300 thousand km, during this time the CVT should not break. This suggests that the Mitsubishi Outlander CVT is, after all, reliable.
This is the theory, in practice everything is not as perfect as we would like. The fact is that many factors can significantly reduce the life of the gearbox. These are both bad roads, because manufacturers advise to refrain from driving over rough terrain, and improper operation of the gearbox.
If we talk specifically about CVT, then the resource of the Mitsubishi Outlander variator is from 150 to 200 thousand km.
Many are also interested in the question of which is better, CVT or manual transmissions.
Mitsubishi Outlander CVT It is worth noting that all three types of transmission have their advantages and disadvantages, therefore, when buying a car with a CVT, a motorist should be aware of the pros and cons of a gearbox. Compared to stepped transmissions, CVTs have the following advantages:
- such a box allows you to change the speed at the same speed;
- the car accelerates faster;
- the driver does not waste time shifting gears;
- the car rides softer, without shocks;
- saves fuel.
Flaws:
- lack of spare parts for replacement;
- even for a crossover, frequent driving on bad roads is not recommended, because of this the unit fails faster.
How difficult is CVT repair, and how is it carried out
This is not to say that there are no components for CVT on the parts market at all, it’s just that they are very difficult to get. On the territory of the CIS, only one company is engaged in the purchase of parts and repair of V-belt transmissions, and this is Kensi Transmission. She took care not only of the supply of components, but also of the purchase of equipment for accurate CVT diagnostics.
Service life of the Mitsubishi Outlander variator Repair of such gearboxes cannot be called too complicated. A typical problem of all breakdowns is the stretching of the metal belt, which leads to slippage of the gearbox and the impossibility of its normal operation. The belt is held on by terminals, which also wear out over time. The only correct solution in this case is to replace the old belt with a new one. If necessary, the terminals are also replaced.
It would seem that there is nothing complicated, if not for the lack of spare parts. At ordinary service stations, proceed as follows:
- buy used variators;
- remove the necessary spare parts from them;
- install a belt on a CVT that needs repair.
In fact, the owner of the car in this case is playing the lottery: the probability that the belt on the used gearbox will not be stretched is about 50 percent.
If you entrust the repair of the transmission to Kensi, the outcome of the repair is guaranteed to be positive, since only new parts ordered directly from the original manufacturer will be installed on the gearbox.
In the first case, on half of the cars, the slip is repeated after about a week. In the second, the transmission literally gets a second life, and will be able to leave as much as it has already served the owner of the car.
Typical diseases of the variator on the Outlander
CVT on Outlander xl and its malfunctions One of the typical illnesses of CVTs on the Outlander is constant overheating, especially in the summer. The reason for this situation is that no transmission cooling system is installed on the Outlanders. As a result, when driving a hundred kilometers, the CVT starts to overheat. From this, the probability of a serious breakdown increases many times after several tens of thousands of runs.
The transmission may hum when the vehicle is running. Most likely the bearings have failed. A common problem is a stretched V-belt. But these are rather common diseases for all V-belt boxes.
CVT cooling in case of overheating
It is no doubt possible to avoid overheating of the gearbox on the Mitsubishi Outlander. The first option is not to drive for a long time at high speeds. But many do not want to put up with this inconvenience, as the machine is capable of more.
Cooling the Outlander variator through a radiator The second option is . Fortunately, a radiator costs dozens of times cheaper than a continuously variable gearbox, which is why many drivers pay for this service at service centers, and some install the cooling system on their own.
What liquid is better to fill in the variator
In any variator, you need to fill in only the liquid, the use of which is prescribed by the manufacturer. That is, an original product for a particular model of continuously variable gearboxes. In this case, we have a CVT JF011FE from Jatco. Accordingly, you need to fill in only DIA QUEEN CVTF-J1.
Jatco variator
Model JF011E from the Japanese company Jatco is very popular. Today, it is these gearboxes that are equipped with cars of such brands as Nissan, Citroen, Suzuki, Renault and Mitsubishi.
Jatco variator on Outlander The manufacturer does not provide for the possibility of replacing the liquid, since it is filled for the entire operational period. But we should not forget about the peculiarities of Russian roads and the lack of a cooling radiator in the Mitsubishi Outlander XL, which leads to a loss of transmission fluid properties.
In conclusion, we give a table with the disadvantages and advantages of the variator on the Mitsubishi Outlander XL.
And so, good day to everyone, and as they say, neither a nail nor a wand.
After paying the mortgage in the summer, it became clear that it was necessary to change the car. Thoughts about replacement arose back in May after an unpleasant incident on the highway, the driver of the truck showed the left turn signal and took a little to the left, started overtaking, the road is curved, Renault Stepway is not a fast car, a flying truck appeared from behind the turn, went 6 meters between two trucks . The sediment remained.
After arriving in Moscow, they began to go around the salons. The criteria are as follows. Engine power at least 150 hp, automatic, four-wheel drive, climate, heated seats, large trunk, ground clearance of at least 195-200 mm., Yes, the engine wanted diesel. phoned salons and began.
Strengths:
Good dynamics
Excellent visibility.
Four-wheel drive.
High clearance.
Good ergonomics, power driver's seat, all the buttons in plain sight and no need to reach anywhere.
Cruise control.
Weak sides:
Scratching plastic in the trunk.
The flow meter readings are not fed to the logic.
There are no gas shock absorbers for opening the hood.
Review Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 4WD (Mitsubishi Outlander) 2013 Part 2
Our Outlander turned one year old, the first MOT passed and I decided to write a few lines about the operation of the car.
We have had the car since the summer of 2014. Was purchased with a mileage of just under 3,000 km. Now the mileage is only about 11,000 km. My wife travels often, but not far. I also traveled a bit myself. We passed MOT 1 at the official dealer (the time was right), issued CASCO for the next year, talked with the dealer, tried the car in a normal snowy winter ... In general, there are a few numbers and impressions.
1. TO 1 cost the official dealer almost 10 thousand rubles, taking into account the discount. I think that it is unreasonably expensive: to take such money for the simplest operations on the simplest car. But let it be on the conscience of the dealer. I was ready for this in advance and am extremely calm, because. wife travels a little and we are still facing only two MOT. I don’t plan to refuse MOT, because I think that the warranty is extremely important on this car (why - see the next paragraph).
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Review Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 4WD (Mitsubishi Outlander) 2014
Review Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 4WD (Mitsubishi Outlander) 2013
Good afternoon, dear forum users.
How difficult it is to buy a car for a woman on a limited budget! I just went through this unpredictable process full of surprises. And below I will describe how it was and what came of it.
In our family, the Skoda Fabia “lived” for a long time. This machine was bought for his wife after the first child. There were no significant claims against the Fabia. My wife's runs are small, the ride is measured. The car ran around 70 thousand.
Strengths:
Spacious interior (for its class of car).
Enough volume trunk.
Good ground clearance.
Useful options (keyless entry \ engine start, power tailgate, folding mirrors with buttons).
Good light xenon headlights.
Fuel consumption is quite adequate for the size of the car. 92 gasoline.
Sufficiently comfortable suspension (medium softness). The reverse side is significant rolls.
Smoothness of movement in city traffic.
Weak sides:
In the maximum configuration, there are no front or rear parking sensors (only a camera).
The lumbar support is not adjustable even in the driver's seat.
The center armrest is narrow and not particularly comfortable.
The variator selector knob is very small, it feels like it is from another car. If the hand lies on the armrest, then reaching for it is not very convenient.
Limited and not the most convenient transformation of the cabin.
Large irregularities in the suspension sometimes work out noisily.
Review Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 4WD (Mitsubishi Outlander) 2014
Hi all. So I had to sell my favorite ASX to Outlander. The reasons were 2: you need more trunk and like four-wheel drive.
Well, they didn’t think for a particularly long time about getting the 2014 Outlander. The choice of equipment was difficult, but from experience ASX decided that I needed: - a rear-view camera, if you like it or not, but a necessary thing, especially for a long car - cruise control, I go to the country house every weekend, well, just a thing for me - automatic transmission, or rather a variator (I don’t pull the handle) - fuel consumption and transport tax.
Strengths:
- high ground clearance
- economical
- reversing camera
- keyless entry
Weak sides:
- rattling
- AUTO modes don't work like that
- the brightness of the radio is not adjustable (only through the settings)
➖ Poor quality paintwork
➖ Suspension
➖ Noise isolation
➖ Audio system
pros
➕ Warm and comfortable interior
➕ Economy
➕ Large trunk
➕ Design
The advantages and disadvantages of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2018-2019 in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 with mechanics, automatic, CVT, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive 4x4 can be found in the stories below.
Owner reviews
Operation: quieter engine sound, compared to pre-styling, but still noisy. The suspension has also become softer, there are no rolls, but there is a feeling that the stern is no, no, but now it will rearrange.
I didn’t expect it, but the landing in the driver’s seat changed, they just added a couple of lines on the pillow, but it became cramped (my height is 185 mm, weight is 105 kg), and the back became uncomfortable.
I was pleased with the feedback on the gas pedal, I pressed it a little and you are already going fast, even the break-in mode is not annoying.
Review of the new Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 AWD AT 2017
Video review: problems with the variator
Well managed. Elastic and at the same time comfortable suspension. Doesn't roll around corners like American cars, Lexuses and Toyotas, which I had a hard time driving.
Forecasting. It's also about management. The engine, gearbox and suspension are very harmoniously balanced and behave like one organism, which allows you to calculate how the car will behave in a given situation.
Smart. The car itself accelerates and slows down, does not lose sight of the car in front, with the exception of serpentines. On cruise control, it detects the degree of turn and slows down, then picks up again.
Good quality build. The elements of the car fit perfectly, in comparison with the Ford that I drove recently.
Of the minuses, a thin layer of paint on the body, as well as scratchy plastic in the cabin, which many sin on. In addition, at low temperatures, on a cold, uneven road, the steering wheel cover cracks. I think a drop of silicone.
Review about Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 (236 hp) with automatic and all-wheel drive 2016
I've had the car for 6 months. Good dynamics, good Shumka at maximum speed, consumption pleases: in the city 10-13, highway 8.0 speed 120 km / h (AI-92).
So far all options are working great. The car is very warm, warms up quickly. The design of the crossover, both outside and inside, is beautiful, pleasing to the eye. I live in the private sector, the roads have never been cleaned in winter, the patency is just class.
But here, although there is a windshield heating, and frost forms on the brushes in bad weather.
Viktor Vilkov drives Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 (167 HP) AT 2015
My impressions of the Mitsubishi Outlander 3: very quiet, almost silent at city speeds, you can speak in a whisper. Moderately soft suspension: 18th wheels on the 55th profile contribute. On the track feels rut, but not critical. The steering wheel is not wadded, but not heavy — it’s the most for parking. The turning radius is small for such dimensions, it is convenient to turn around in the yards.
The ergonomics of both the driver and passengers are excellent, the trunk is large. I especially like the box under the floor - all the small things fit in it and stopped rolling around the trunk. The electric trunk is a nice, but not necessary thing; for the winter, my husband said to turn it off along with the electric folding mirrors so that the motors do not burn.
Julia Moroz, review of Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 (167 hp) on the machine in 2015
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So far, of course, everything is still good: the car is soft, spacious interior, huge trunk, stable on the road. While I'm delighted, even despite some shortcomings in the cabin. The headlights are cool, they regulate the light themselves.
But the audio system is terrible. If you turn on half the volume, then the right passenger door is already starting to rattle from the vibration of the column. Radio: memory for 12 radio stations is a disgrace. The phone worked on the speakerphone for exactly 2 weeks, and now, as soon as there is an incoming call, everything freezes for me: neither the speakerphone nor the phone works. Have to turn off bluetooth.
The appearance of the front panel, in my opinion, was spoiled: the emergency gang buttons and 2 more warning ones could be hidden somewhere else.
Owner, drives Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 (146 HP) AT 2015
Our family has been using Mitsubishi Outlander III for two years now. This model is very convenient both for trips around the city and for long trips - the car is very roomy.
They took the Instyle 4WD version. Under the front seats fit two five-liter bottles of water. Trunk with wardrobe trunk. Folding the rear seats creates a flat floor. Salon — skin. Very comfortable - wiped and clean. There have been no complaints so far. In winter leaves any snow. And in the summer on the sea coast it does not get stuck in the sand.
Owner, drives Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 (146 hp) CVT 2014
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Year of issue: 2019
Engine: 2.0 (148 hp) Checkpoint: Variable speed drive
Feedback about Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 left: A novel from the city of Ufa
Average rating: 2.77 |
Year of issue: 2016
Engine: 2.0 (146 HP) Checkpoint: Variable speed drive
I like the combination of modern design, spacious interior and reliability in the Outlander. Since I very rarely get out off-road, I even needed a roomy station wagon rather than a crossover. But the choice of station wagons on the Russian market is small, their ground clearance is very small, and it is difficult to sell them later on the secondary market. Based on these requirements, at first I even thought about buying a front-wheel drive Outlander, but since the surcharge for all-wheel drive is quite small and the equipment of this version is richer, I took a 4x4 car in the Invite configuration. In the end, in our country, even if you don’t leave the asphalt, all-wheel drive will never be superfluous. ..full text of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CVT review
Review o Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CVT left: Nikita from the city of Voronezh
