I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, and I currently have 358,000 miles one. Same engine, transmission, and alternator. Only thing I've had to replace is brakes, and tires. Best car I've ever owned.
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5:59 I currenty own 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport manual drive and I have 305k miles. I think it'll get up to 350K if not more. I bought brand new with 5 miles and just recently replaced my clutch and catalytic converter. It still drives great. I'm keeping it till the engine decides it cant go anymore. Very reliable car. I've driven it to many States.
@@evanekstrand2124 i got a 14 i love it so far i keep regular yearly maintenance and i haven't had problems since anything i should know to keep the miles going?
I've had two and they were extremely reliable. My parents have had like ten Mitsus. Only Carisma was a disappointment. All the other have been extremely reliable vehicles. 👍🏻
Thanks for the testimony. Seems like you get the highest mileage than what he talked about. Meaning there are many outstanding mitsubishi out there. Some of them are reliable cars though.
@@camillebehar6445 agree I had a 87 colt with 1.5 liter engine. Purchased at 100k found out the owner was selling because she thought it was going to break down. I put another 176k on it with minimal repairs. However it did burn oil and was an eye sore when I got rid of it
My mom used to own a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 doors by the time she sold it car had over 400k miles on it!! Super reliable little car!! She kept up with timing belt and water pump!! It how you take care of your cars! I’ve seen people destroy their Honda and Toyota with under 100k miles on it cause they neglected maintenance on it!!
I have a 2008 Outlander with 132K miles. The engine is a 2.4 cyl and runs like a clock. The A/C is still cold and overall the vehicle has been very reliable. My 08 Camry with 60K 2.5 4 cyl had to have the engine rebuilt due to faulty pistons and connecting rods. The engine still pulsates and does not compare to the Outlander which is smooth and quiet.
yes 2.4 engines can go a LONG time......if oil and other fluids regularly changed. also you or your mechanic must regularly inspect engine and cooling system, so small issues dont turn into Major repairs,but this applies to Any vehicle if you want it to last.
@@johnbarto4611 I have a 2005 Lancer Ralliart with the 2.4 Mivec. I’ve seen some on Instagram with almost 300k. The 4G69 is one of their most reliable engines. Not to mention it makes more power than the civic SI of the same year 😎
That 2.4 (4B12) is the best engine they build in my opinion...although the 2.0 (4B11) is also equally as good but just a bit underpowered. They are both based on the Mitsubishi MIVEC system (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control) and have been used in their vehicles since 2007. They are currently used only in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport/RVR/ASX. I have owned 6 Mitsubishi Vehicles since 2006 with no mechanical issues and my 2017 Lancer was traded in at 225,000 km on my current 2024 RVR SE AWC 2.4...these cars are very reliable with proper maintenance....I would never buy any other car brand.
08 Endeavor LS 233k miles super reliable the engine and transmission are very smooth. Most major repair in owning it for 3 years has been the Starter. Update: has 244K miles now and i took it to New York without any issues besides the suspension being worn out now which I will be repairing. I plan to keep this car until it dies it's been so good to me.
I have 1989 mitsubishi dodge Raider and still running to this day it out last all my cars all 5 my cars that were made in 2000s they must be doing something right with there engines. My goal go for the million mile club
I own a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant es, 2.4L engine. Hitting about 155,000 in awhile and only had to replace my battery, alternator belt, 2x my EGR valve. And still going strong. Bought for about $7200 off dealership(after taxes). Whoever owned the car before took very good care of the engine. About 98k mileage was on it before I bought it. I’ve been told “if you want your vehicle to last you a long time, keep up the maintenance on the engine & do the regular checks” !!!!!!
2003 Mitsubishi Pajer0 (M0ntero) with over 420k kilometres (260k+ miles) without any serious issues. Used for extensive overlanding trips in Africa. Not too sure about the validity of your reserach method, but I guess if you use the same method to rate other brands there at least would be some consistency and non bias.
Still pushing a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor 166k. Just purchased a 2019 Outlander through Carvana to try before I buy. Car is gorgeous and has all the bells and whistles. However, it's a small crossover and not family friendly and really slow. Not for me, but my 20 year old Nephew loves it. Excellent warranty though.
Dang! My (European) family all drove Mitsubishi since 1978 (not all new cars when bought). We found them to be very reliable, but until 2000 very rusty too. After that almost zero problems (and I am talking some 9 cars in total). But... I do not doubt this video. We tend to buy another car at around 150.000 miles. All were Colt (not available in the USA), Lancers, Galants and now Mirages. All 3 or 4 cylinder cars between 1 and 2 liter.
Mitsubishi had some amazing cars at points in time. The EVO, the 3000GT VR-4, Galant VR-4, eclipse DSM. Don’t know what ever happened to all that amazing engineering.
I had an 01 Eclipse. Another Chrysler with a Mitsubishi engine. Lasted until 154,000 miles, junked when the strut tower rotted and wasn't safe to drive. It handled great and had a manual transmission. Was sad to see it go.
Happy to hear that. I recently bought a 2005 mitsubishi endeavor ls with 154.000 miles. Before buying it I thought to compromise on affordability and reliability. Researched some facts and found them out to be outstanding. From your testimony I know I still have a long way to go with it as long as I keep it well maintained. Thanks 😊
05 Lancer LS. 205k miles on it so far. 2.0 4 cyl auto. Bought it used with 30k miles on the clock from a lady who drove it only around her small town. I am the 2nd owner. No issues at all in the 8 years I have owned it. Regular maintenance as it should be. I had a Civic which has spare parts more available, but I have not had any problem getting spare parts for my car.
My nephew bought one for $4500 and drove it for 10+ years. The last 5 was just to the train station and back, about 6 miles roundtrip. I’m not sure how good was the maintenance, but it survived this grueling work! Jim PS......he was very satisfied with his investment!
The 2009-2012 Mitsubishi Galant is a decent very affordable commuter car with solid handling & ride and it’s reasonably reliable.. with regular oil changes it’ll go to 200k with original engine & transmission.. I bought one used with 147k / for $2500 and drove it to 180k with only basic maintenance.. only sold it because of body damage from hitting a deer 🦌 . Parts for that particular model are relatively easy to find but I can imagine other Mitsubishi models being a challenge to maintain
2003 Outlander 210,000 miles still going. Nothing broke on it. Ga. Another 2003 Outlander bought in NJ rusted in the bottom, replaced flex pipe, starter at 100,000.
We are going on ten years with our Outlander Sport and our only major expense has been a rear strut.We’ve kept up on the maintenance-oil filter changes and many transmission fluid changes because of a fear of the cvt transmission.The cvt is noisy but it’s not failed yet.We have a all wheel drive version that has been great in the snow.We thought we wanted a Suburu but didn’t think it was worth the extra money.So far no regrets
Mitsubishi knew exactly how to make the 2.4L interference engine and they did a damn good job too!! I have a 2008 Galant 2.4L runs like water 212,xxx miles no issues just regular maintenance and timing belt components!
I owned an 89 Galant from 1995 to 2002. Bought at 181,000km and sold at 321,000km or 200,000 miles. It was a fun driver's car, similar to a Mazda 6 or first gen Acura TSX in feel, with telepathic steering that told me everything, and a solid rear axle that embarrassed sport sedans with multilink suspensions. Near the end, I was starting to replace parts for a second time. The AC compressor went bad and there weren't any remanufactured units in the country, so I gambled on a used one (and lost, it was bad too). The car was blowing smoke because the valve seals were going bad, and I had replaced them only a few years earlier. I'd never buy a low volume car again after experiencing the headache of parts availability and lack of aftermarket support. Oddly enough, rust was never an issue.
I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.5 Auto Trans. Bought it at 71,000 in Sept 2004 for $2,500. It now has 290,000 and still runs good, with original engine and trans. Changed the Trans fluid and spin on trans filter every 30,000 to 40,000 with factory filter and fluid. Job takes me about 40 minutes. Did oil changes every 1500 to 2000 miles because you can get to the drain plug and oil filter without crawling underneath. I use mostly factory original parts unless I can't find them. California Car with mostly freeway miles. Burns 1/4 quart of oil every 2000 miles. Car is fun and easy to work on and I've replaced the usual things like brake pads rotors, and timing and drive belts, tires, etc. Car broke down only one time since 2004, when the ignition module in the distributor quit at 180,000, but I had a spare in the trunk so it was an easy fix. Funny thing is back in 2012 I thought the Mirage would quit on me soon, so went out I bought a brand new Nissan Versa with a 1.8 and 4 speed automatic - Not the CVT, thanks God. So, long story short, the Mirage kept on going and going and going, Versa is still brand new with only 3700 miles on it. And, yes, Mitsubishi, I'm willing to a sales commercial for you - for free!
Maybe high mileage cars don't hit the used market, not because they are scrapped, but rather because their owners love them so much they don't sell them - just a thought? PS: I see many great reliability reports for Mitsubishi in these comments.
@@Brararaf101 Transmission fluid and filter. I used a fluid made for imports, mainly Japanese. Got it at Walmart. The one recommended by Mitsubishi is outrageously expensive.
I had Mitsubishi Mirage, 2000, 160K in 2011, traded in for Outlander Sport 2L, gave it to my son in 2016, bought Outlander Sport 2.4L. Both sports are running well., 2011 has 120K for now. No problems, except rattling in Sport 2011, it was exhaust pipe, needed to reattach, did not cost anything.
i just bought a 2002 mitsubishi lancer for my first car. just over 100k miles. handles great, nice brakes and acceleration, happy with it so far. time will tell how good it is.
I have a 14 Lancer ES, 2L engine and CVT transmission. I really don't put many miles a year on it as I bought it with 15K miles in late 2015 and I only have a little over 52K miles now. I have done nothing to it except the usual oil changes, transmission service at 30K, battery and a set of tires. Only issue I have is the power door lock on the driver side sticks sometimes.
My 2001 Mitsubishi Montero limited with 320K miles still kicking it!! Go Mitsubishi! My wife have the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor awd have 217k miles still kicking it! Mitsubishi last forever as long you replace the timing belt and water pump every 100k miles! The super select 4wd on Montero(pajero) one of the best 4wd systems ever made!!
Anyone with high mile Mitsubishi daily driver is an anomaly. Before old Mitsu owners get angry with me, just note how often you see 20+ year old Mitsu's on the road versus Accords & Corollas from same era. The challenge is getting replacement parts for older Mitsubishi models. They’re not as readily available as Honda / Toyota. All the 20+ year old Mitsubishi’s in Midwest have rust. I had 1998 Diamanté wagon and struggled to find parts. I had to order thru a dealership or find used on Ebay. I liked the car, but keeping it alive in Midwest was a challenge.
I'd have to agree that finding parts sucks. I have a 2003 Lancer Sportback wagon. Mitsubishi's OEM parts are either expensive, or no longer manufactured. Quarter panel window? Dealer quoted $1500 import from Japan. Fan controller that frequently fails? $300. Ebay and salvage yards are the only hope. But, knock on wood, 290,000km and it never left me stranded.
I’ve own a 2003 stratus coupe with Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4 engine, and I sell it with 160k miles, and was a dream engine, tomorrow I’m going to get an endeavor, hope to get good luck with him
I have had 4 Mitsubishi cars. I love them. I have 67,000 on my Outlander, 2.4 L CVT and not one problem.Id sure like to get 200K out of her .She looks great and runs like a dream for the time being. I keep up on PMs better than a regular American. I will keep you posted. There is still 30k left on the warranty. Which is good. Time will tell.
5 thousand miles later and She runs great! The Outlander is getting 29 to 30 MPG. I live in the country so, my miles are almost always on the two lane or 4 lane highway. Mine is a 2016 that I bought in 2015 so, I have 3 more years left on a warranty. The paint job is still flawless, the interior is perfect, sound system and sync are amazing, performance is more than adequate, there is no oxidation on the headlamps and I have not had a single repair done to this vehicle. So, fingers crossed. I change the CVT fluid and filter every 25 thousand miles, the synthetic oil every 4,000 miles, drive responsibly. I'm not sure what you expect out of a car this old with this amount of miles? I know people with Hondas and Toyotas who haven't had this kind of reliability. That said, I know you research cars that lat 500,000 miles. The Mitsubishi might not compare but I am 62 years old and I think this vehicle might just out last me? I paid $6,000 less for this car than a comparably equipped Toyota. I love your videos and you ARE the professional. I respect that. Once I hit 80,000 miles I will give you an update. In the mean time, don't feel too sorry for someone who bought one of these things new. I'm more than happy with mine. Keep up the good work, Rev.
My 02 mitsubishi montero limited has 260,000+ miles on it and I still drive it on and off the road. This is one of my best vehicles I've ever owned. I also do have a 91 mitsubishi 3000gt VR4. It's fun to drive when it will... lol
So I have a 2004 started off with my trans stays in 3rd gear when I’m in drive won’t shift up or down just stuck in third I can manually shift down too 2nd and now when I put the car in drive or manual it jumps gears won’t stay in a gear just jumps rlly hard while car clunks and it’ll go from 3rd throw itself into first while I’m going like 30 so I stopped driving it idk what it could be or what too do any advice ?
I purchased my 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse with the 2.4 5 speed manual with 160k miles for $2750. I know Mitsubishi vehicles aren't known to last as long as a Toyota or Honda, but if taken care of, you can still get 300k + miles out of them. If I had more money to spend on a vehicle, I would have purchased a low mileage Toyota or Honda for sure, but I really like the Eclipse.
I have a 2019 mitz. Mirage g.4. Its giving me great service so far. My car handles very good. Im really suprised. I wish the back seat would let down but it doesnt. Ive enjoyed the car. It has a 1.7 engine. Plenty peppie after reaching 25 mph Thank you.
Owned a Mitsubishi Diamante. It was decent, but at 169,000 miles the transmission was done. That's about their life-span. I was pretty lucky with mine -- no major repairs except the heater core, which commonly fail in these cars. Unlikely that I'd buy another.
my 04 endeavor is driving through a lot of issues at 300k. my o2 sensors so old n crusted it's fused to my Cat converter, the egr? valve is stuck open, running rich, but it runs! and im basically just running into the issue of there's no parts for it out there! we bought it new in 04 for around 30k after everything, and it's taken a lot of maintenance, nothing crazy expensive, and it only took premium gas, but not having a car payment and super low insurance cost for 18 years is worth it to me lol getting ready to replace it this summer for something more fuel efficient. but i genuinely loved the car, i probably put bandaids on it and fixed it up longer than i should have but it was fun, zippy little V6, i've NEVER questioned if it'd turn on and get me where i needed to go, and honestly if the endeavor model was rereleased today i'd go get one.
Any thought \ experience with Mitsubishi Delica (L400 4x4) ? Careful, it's a right-hand drive. I found some incredibly cheap ones, but not sure replacement parts would be readily available, and cheap. Really enjoyed this concise compilation of data. Will be checking out your Ebook.
I’m on my second outlander. First one did 415,000 miles. What do you suggest I buy? A ford exploder? Mine only did 131,000 miles before it’s engine fatally died, then the Chevy Tahoe I replaced it with did 150,000 miles before the transmission died in an expensive fashion? You have no idea what you’re talking about. Whenever I see someone driving a domestic suv I cringe! Hard!
I love my 2011 eclipse, it has its issues. All are just due to lack of care and maintenance from the previous owner. My biggest issue is parts. They're difficult to find some times. Another issue is the interior quality is bad. Not completely horrible, but just over all cheap and plastic feeling. It seems like they throw useless features in it to make it seem better than it is as well. Fun car to drive, relatively reliable with 170,000 miles on the clock and counting! But when it breaks its difficult to fix due to lack of parts. Also expect oil leaks.
Had 95 dodge avenger which basically was an stretched out eclipse and sold it with 187000 and did not burn a drop of oil.....I have an outlander sport now with 100k already and had zero issues with engine or transmission
Not sure you're still collecting data (just stumbled across your site) but my 2006 Endeavor AWD has made it to 180K miles (with no major issues) but it may be the end... Engine, trans, etc still strong but the left rear wheel bearing has gone bad. Simple fix, right? Not with this one. The splines have fused to the bearing hub and it's prolly gonna' cost more to fix than it's worth. It's been such a good vehicle up to this point it's bumming me out...
Bought my 2018 mitsubishi LE 2.4 brand new with 16 miles for $17k from la puente mitsubishi. I get the oil changes from them every 6k miles and is currently at 41,157 miles and was offered by the dealership $15k to buy it off me and i turned down the offer. Great car and perfect for my family of 3.
Okay so now it’s 12 years old we’ve had the hood and lower part of the rear hatch repainted and it looks like new again and there’s 134,000 miles on it.As with any vehicle maintenance is the key
I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage with 144,000 and it's not showing any signs of wear. The body and paint are far superior to Honda which are notorious for paint and rust issues I've owned three Mitsubishi cars, and Eclipse, Stealth (both turbo AWD) and the Mirage. The Mirage being the most reliable, it's also the least complicated with a timing chain, not a belt. All three 5 speed transmissions. Like any car, the secret is maintenance. Parts can be a problem if you aren't able to spin a wrench or rebuild sundry items.
I owned a 2003 Outlander that I bought used. I traded it at 225K miles for a 2015 Outlander Sport. The reason for that trade was rust (which is very common for the upstate NY area -- for all cars). If it weren't for that, I would probably still be driving the 2003 as I had no major issues at all. Granted, it didn't have as many bells and whistles, but then for me, reliability is more important. Of course, experience is very subjective. For my experience, I have found Mitsubishi very reliable. Given the unfortunate resale value, they make awesome used car purchases--especially for a college student or someone who wants an economical commuter. One question you could maybe answer in your videos (maybe you already have as I only found your channel today) is at what point do you take the mileage number? Is it when the car is junked? Or when it's traded?
Thank you for watching and your comments. I analyze data of cars that are for sale across the US, based in their mileage. In general, this allows me to see various trends and patterns, which can be helpful in determining longevity. Its difficult to know the final end date of a car though.
@stanleyhenry3700 well of course they control the price and charge what they want. Maybe ask them what one would cost with 0 miles? I guess if you really like it then it probably doesn't matter.
I owned mitsubish for 15 years. My 2003 Mitsubishi Galant with 4G64 4-cylinder engine lasted 160k miles. It's very very reliable engine. But the auto transmission is shit. Manual eclipse is a great buy!. Timing belt broke on my Galant at 160k. I had the belt changed at 120k, but I guess the auto shop was using cheap parts. Mitsubishi is easy to work on, very DIYer friendly. I did most repairs and maintenance myself. You can find free OEM shop repair and service manual! Warning: only use OEM timing belt on Mitsubishi cars. I've paid my price.
well mitsu is not really making too many cars like others maybe because they are making ships and ship engines that are durable, so expect a good car but less dealer and parts and service center and maybe thats why its not popular in US but in asia they are highly praise.
This study should take into account the majority of car owners don't keep their cars past 150k miles to begin with, so you probably had a lot of Mitsus that still ran but were traded in and then never sold on the lot or at auction so they were simply parted out. Mitsubishi reliability is well established around the world. It's purely an American phenomenon thinking that they aren't reliable.
yes!!! and in japan there are still lots of them on the road. undeserved bad wrap in america for some reason....... fine by me,since resale value low, you can get good deals on used ones.
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT 2.4 CVT variable 5 speed 4 cylinder. The transmission went out @ 120,000 miles. I found a transmission with 75,000 miles . Will see if it lasts.
I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, and I currently have 358,000 miles one. Same engine, transmission, and alternator. Only thing I've had to replace is brakes, and tires. Best car I've ever owned.
I am a fan of Mitsubishi's, both older and newer vehicular models. The newer ones were fully built in Japan. They are excellent vehicles.
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5:59 I currenty own 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport manual drive and I have 305k miles. I think it'll get up to 350K if not more. I bought brand new with 5 miles and just recently replaced my clutch and catalytic converter. It still drives great. I'm keeping it till the engine decides it cant go anymore. Very reliable car. I've driven it to many States.
349,000 miles on my Mitsubishi Lancer!
Awesome! That is impressive.
Wow , that a lot. Mine has 208K miles over 14 years
What year?
@@darkprince545 360,000 now. It's a 2012
@@evanekstrand2124 i got a 14 i love it so far i keep regular yearly maintenance and i haven't had problems since anything i should know to keep the miles going?
I purchased my Mitsubishi Outlander in 2003 and it still runs good.
2012 mitsu lancer 486 000 km original engine and cvt. Doesnt burn oil cvt smooth never any mechanical problem. Extremely underrated car brand
I've had two and they were extremely reliable. My parents have had like ten Mitsus. Only Carisma was a disappointment. All the other have been extremely reliable vehicles. 👍🏻
Is the cvt for that year model made by jatco?
@@bp6837 its based off jatco design but not made by them made by mitsubishi
Thanks for the testimony. Seems like you get the highest mileage than what he talked about. Meaning there are many outstanding mitsubishi out there.
Some of them are reliable cars though.
Yes. Now that I drive a Mitsubishi, I love this brand.
Mitsubishis are bulletproof. Excellent cars.
Totally agree. I had 86 Colt, 92 Galant and now 08 Outlander still going strong.
@@camillebehar6445 agree I had a 87 colt with 1.5 liter engine. Purchased at 100k found out the owner was selling because she thought it was going to break down. I put another 176k on it with minimal repairs. However it did burn oil and was an eye sore when I got rid of it
My mom used to own a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 doors by the time she sold it car had over 400k miles on it!! Super reliable little car!! She kept up with timing belt and water pump!! It how you take care of your cars! I’ve seen people destroy their Honda and Toyota with under 100k miles on it cause they neglected maintenance on it!!
2004 mitsubishi endeavor 300000 miles and still goin
I have a 2008 Outlander with 132K miles. The engine is a 2.4 cyl and runs like a clock. The A/C is still cold and overall the vehicle has been very reliable. My 08 Camry with 60K 2.5 4 cyl had to have the engine rebuilt due to faulty pistons and connecting rods. The engine still pulsates and does not compare to the Outlander which is smooth and quiet.
yes 2.4 engines can go a LONG time......if oil and other fluids regularly changed. also you or your mechanic must regularly inspect engine and cooling system, so small issues dont turn into Major repairs,but this applies to Any vehicle if you want it to last.
@@johnbarto4611 I have a 2005 Lancer Ralliart with the 2.4 Mivec. I’ve seen some on Instagram with almost 300k. The 4G69 is one of their most reliable engines. Not to mention it makes more power than the civic SI of the same year 😎
That 2.4 (4B12) is the best engine they build in my opinion...although the 2.0 (4B11) is also equally as good but just a bit underpowered. They are both based on the Mitsubishi MIVEC system (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control) and have been used in their vehicles since 2007. They are currently used only in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport/RVR/ASX.
I have owned 6 Mitsubishi Vehicles since 2006 with no mechanical issues and my 2017 Lancer was traded in at 225,000 km on my current 2024 RVR SE AWC 2.4...these cars are very reliable with proper maintenance....I would never buy any other car brand.
08 Endeavor LS 233k miles super reliable the engine and transmission are very smooth. Most major repair in owning it for 3 years has been the Starter. Update: has 244K miles now and i took it to New York without any issues besides the suspension being worn out now which I will be repairing. I plan to keep this car until it dies it's been so good to me.
My 2003 Outlander has 211,000 miles.
Not running the best currently, but it gets me to work and back
I have 1989 mitsubishi dodge Raider and still running to this day it out last all my cars all 5 my cars that were made in 2000s they must be doing something right with there engines. My goal go for the million mile club
I have a 2006 galant 2.4 with 187k miles still running strong love her
I own a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant es, 2.4L engine. Hitting about 155,000 in awhile and only had to replace my battery, alternator belt, 2x my EGR valve. And still going strong. Bought for about $7200 off dealership(after taxes). Whoever owned the car before took very good care of the engine. About 98k mileage was on it before I bought it. I’ve been told “if you want your vehicle to last you a long time, keep up the maintenance on the engine & do the regular checks” !!!!!!
280k miles on my Raider and I just do oil changes. Never followed a maintenance schedule.
Haven't seen your reviews like forever. Thanks again for the info.
2003 Mitsubishi Pajer0 (M0ntero) with over 420k kilometres (260k+ miles) without any serious issues. Used for extensive overlanding trips in Africa. Not too sure about the validity of your reserach method, but I guess if you use the same method to rate other brands there at least would be some consistency and non bias.
Still pushing a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor 166k. Just purchased a 2019 Outlander through Carvana to try before I buy. Car is gorgeous and has all the bells and whistles. However, it's a small crossover and not family friendly and really slow. Not for me, but my 20 year old Nephew loves it. Excellent warranty though.
Had an 02 lancer that was wrecked and badly beat up but it never had problems. Great car. I miss it
Dang! My (European) family all drove Mitsubishi since 1978 (not all new cars when bought). We found them to be very reliable, but until 2000 very rusty too. After that almost zero problems (and I am talking some 9 cars in total). But... I do not doubt this video. We tend to buy another car at around 150.000 miles. All were Colt (not available in the USA), Lancers, Galants and now Mirages. All 3 or 4 cylinder cars between 1 and 2 liter.
Mitsubishi had some amazing cars at points in time. The EVO, the 3000GT VR-4, Galant VR-4, eclipse DSM. Don’t know what ever happened to all that amazing engineering.
but you never own one
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You r in a niche market. Keep posting please great content
I had an 01 Eclipse. Another Chrysler with a Mitsubishi engine. Lasted until 154,000 miles, junked when the strut tower rotted and wasn't safe to drive. It handled great and had a manual transmission. Was sad to see it go.
I have a 2004 endeavor, 255,000, A little rusty but still works perfectly!
Happy to hear that. I recently bought a 2005 mitsubishi endeavor ls with 154.000 miles. Before buying it I thought to compromise on affordability and reliability. Researched some facts and found them out to be outstanding. From your testimony I know I still have a long way to go with it as long as I keep it well maintained.
Thanks 😊
How it works The transmission ?
05 Lancer LS. 205k miles on it so far. 2.0 4 cyl auto. Bought it used with 30k miles on the clock from a lady who drove it only around her small town. I am the 2nd owner. No issues at all in the 8 years I have owned it. Regular maintenance as it should be. I had a Civic which has spare parts more available, but I have not had any problem getting spare parts for my car.
I have a 88 Starion with 100k g54b. Hasn't let me down. Doesn't disappoint.
My nephew bought one for $4500 and drove it for 10+ years. The last 5 was just to the train station and back, about 6 miles roundtrip. I’m not sure how good was the maintenance, but it survived this grueling work! Jim
PS......he was very satisfied with his investment!
2009 Galant. 236K miles, still running very strong on the original 2.4 and 4 speed automatic. It even survived a stripped timing belt!
That 3.8 V6 Mitsubishi uses seems to be pretty reliable, alot of the highest mileage Mitsubishi’s had one
The 2009-2012 Mitsubishi Galant is a decent very affordable commuter car with solid handling & ride and it’s reasonably reliable.. with regular oil changes it’ll go to 200k with original engine & transmission.. I bought one used with 147k / for $2500 and drove it to 180k with only basic maintenance.. only sold it because of body damage from hitting a deer 🦌 . Parts for that particular model are relatively easy to find but I can imagine other Mitsubishi models being a challenge to maintain
2003 Outlander 210,000 miles still going. Nothing broke on it. Ga. Another 2003 Outlander bought in NJ rusted in the bottom, replaced flex pipe, starter at 100,000.
Here in Venezuela there is a Mitsubishi Grandis (minivan) with 440k miles uses the 2.4L 4 cyl engine 4G69
We are going on ten years with our Outlander Sport and our only major expense has been a rear strut.We’ve kept up on the maintenance-oil filter changes and many transmission fluid changes because of a fear of the cvt transmission.The cvt is noisy but it’s not failed yet.We have a all wheel drive version that has been great in the snow.We thought we wanted a Suburu but didn’t think it was worth the extra money.So far no regrets
Giving us the mileage would have been useful. 10 years with regular servicing is pretty meaningless if it's only done 50,000 miles in total.
Mitsubishi knew exactly how to make the 2.4L interference engine and they did a damn good job too!! I have a 2008 Galant 2.4L runs like water 212,xxx miles no issues just regular maintenance and timing belt components!
I owned an 89 Galant from 1995 to 2002. Bought at 181,000km and sold at 321,000km or 200,000 miles. It was a fun driver's car, similar to a Mazda 6 or first gen Acura TSX in feel, with telepathic steering that told me everything, and a solid rear axle that embarrassed sport sedans with multilink suspensions. Near the end, I was starting to replace parts for a second time. The AC compressor went bad and there weren't any remanufactured units in the country, so I gambled on a used one (and lost, it was bad too). The car was blowing smoke because the valve seals were going bad, and I had replaced them only a few years earlier. I'd never buy a low volume car again after experiencing the headache of parts availability and lack of aftermarket support. Oddly enough, rust was never an issue.
i have mitsubishi outlander 2003 2.4 xls since 2011 i have 380 000 miles now
I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.5 Auto Trans. Bought it at 71,000 in Sept 2004 for $2,500. It now has 290,000 and still runs good, with original engine and trans. Changed the Trans fluid and spin on trans filter every 30,000 to 40,000 with factory filter and fluid. Job takes me about 40 minutes. Did oil changes every 1500 to 2000 miles because you can get to the drain plug and oil filter without crawling underneath. I use mostly factory original parts unless I can't find them. California Car with mostly freeway miles. Burns 1/4 quart of oil every 2000 miles. Car is fun and easy to work on and I've replaced the usual things like brake pads rotors, and timing and drive belts, tires, etc. Car broke down only one time since 2004, when the ignition module in the distributor quit at 180,000, but I had a spare in the trunk so it was an easy fix. Funny thing is back in 2012 I thought the Mirage would quit on me soon, so went out I bought a brand new Nissan Versa with a 1.8 and 4 speed automatic - Not the CVT, thanks God. So, long story short, the Mirage kept on going and going and going, Versa is still brand new with only 3700 miles on it. And, yes, Mitsubishi, I'm willing to a sales commercial for you - for free!
Great info thanks for sharing.
Maybe high mileage cars don't hit the used market, not because they are scrapped, but rather because their owners love them so much they don't sell them - just a thought? PS: I see many great reliability reports for Mitsubishi in these comments.
I've had 2 Mitsubishi Expos. Seen MANY of them on line with mid to high 300K miles on them. Tough little vans!
Ever change transmission fluid or still original
@@Brararaf101
Transmission fluid and filter. I used a fluid made for imports, mainly Japanese. Got it at Walmart. The one recommended by Mitsubishi is outrageously expensive.
Mine is an automatic with the 2.4 engine.
Thanks for the review . One of the best . Looking for a outlander and very informative . Torn between the the first gen and second .
I had Mitsubishi Mirage, 2000, 160K in 2011, traded in for Outlander Sport 2L, gave it to my son in 2016, bought Outlander Sport 2.4L. Both sports are running well., 2011 has 120K for now. No problems, except rattling in Sport 2011, it was exhaust pipe, needed to reattach, did not cost anything.
i just bought a 2002 mitsubishi lancer for my first car. just over 100k miles. handles great, nice brakes and acceleration, happy with it so far. time will tell how good it is.
I have a 14 Lancer ES, 2L engine and CVT transmission. I really don't put many miles a year on it as I bought it with 15K miles in late 2015 and I only have a little over 52K miles now. I have done nothing to it except the usual oil changes, transmission service at 30K, battery and a set of tires. Only issue I have is the power door lock on the driver side sticks sometimes.
Tryna sell it 😅
My 2001 Mitsubishi Montero limited with 320K miles still kicking it!! Go Mitsubishi! My wife have the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor awd have 217k miles still kicking it! Mitsubishi last forever as long you replace the timing belt and water pump every 100k miles! The super select 4wd on Montero(pajero) one of the best 4wd systems ever made!!
Saw a video on a Mitsubishi Mirage with over a million miles on it recently.Was used for deliveries I think.Car was only a few years old.
@Chris Kozak Can't beat it for $12000 with a long warranty.
did a google search on it...... says 414000 miles. not a million.. still good but lets get facts correct please myer.
Bought a 2015 mirage hatch back ,manual shift,regular maint,,119000 miles,reliable car good on biden gas
Anyone with high mile Mitsubishi daily driver is an anomaly. Before old Mitsu owners get angry with me, just note how often you see 20+ year old Mitsu's on the road versus Accords & Corollas from same era. The challenge is getting replacement parts for older Mitsubishi models. They’re not as readily available as Honda / Toyota. All the 20+ year old Mitsubishi’s in Midwest have rust. I had 1998 Diamanté wagon and struggled to find parts. I had to order thru a dealership or find used on Ebay. I liked the car, but keeping it alive in Midwest was a challenge.
Those 90's Diamante's were pretty good cars. My friend had one that lasted 370K miles original trans and motor.
I'd have to agree that finding parts sucks. I have a 2003 Lancer Sportback wagon. Mitsubishi's OEM parts are either expensive, or no longer manufactured. Quarter panel window? Dealer quoted $1500 import from Japan. Fan controller that frequently fails? $300. Ebay and salvage yards are the only hope. But, knock on wood, 290,000km and it never left me stranded.
Its a cycle. Low sales, so part suppliers rather not import parts.
I’ve own a 2003 stratus coupe with Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4 engine, and I sell it with 160k miles, and was a dream engine, tomorrow I’m going to get an endeavor, hope to get good luck with him
I personally think the Mitsu endeavor is underrated I daily drive that and runs great 167k miles i think the mitsu 3.8 is one of the best they made
Thanks for your unbiased review.
I just drove my 2000 mitsubishi gallant 2200km in 2 weeks on Nigerian bad roads , it did it effortlessly ...
I have had 4 Mitsubishi cars. I love them. I have 67,000 on my Outlander, 2.4 L CVT and not one problem.Id sure like to get 200K out of her .She looks great and runs like a dream for the time being. I keep up on PMs better than a regular American. I will keep you posted. There is still 30k left on the warranty. Which is good. Time will tell.
5 thousand miles later and She runs great! The Outlander is getting 29 to 30 MPG. I live in the country so, my miles are almost always on the two lane or 4 lane highway. Mine is a 2016 that I bought in 2015 so, I have 3 more years left on a warranty. The paint job is still flawless, the interior is perfect, sound system and sync are amazing, performance is more than adequate, there is no oxidation on the headlamps and I have not had a single repair done to this vehicle. So, fingers crossed. I change the CVT fluid and filter every 25 thousand miles, the synthetic oil every 4,000 miles, drive responsibly. I'm not sure what you expect out of a car this old with this amount of miles? I know people with Hondas and Toyotas who haven't had this kind of reliability. That said, I know you research cars that lat 500,000 miles. The Mitsubishi might not compare but I am 62 years old and I think this vehicle might just out last me? I paid $6,000 less for this car than a comparably equipped Toyota. I love your videos and you ARE the professional. I respect that. Once I hit 80,000 miles I will give you an update. In the mean time, don't feel too sorry for someone who bought one of these things new. I'm more than happy with mine. Keep up the good work, Rev.
Mitsubishis are reliable. It's important to note honda sells more vehicles than Mitsubishi, so overall your data is flawed.
I don't currently own a Mitsu but I've had a couple of them. Extremely reliable cars. Just beware of the rust, it might become an issue.
@@Kyosti5000 have had 2 . Mitsu evo 8
Broke down faster than a bmw
@@hondamanvtec2894 That's just not possible chap! 😅
Worldwide I think Mitsubishi sells more. Honda is a pretty small auto manufacture
My 02 mitsubishi montero limited has 260,000+ miles on it and I still drive it on and off the road. This is one of my best vehicles I've ever owned. I also do have a 91 mitsubishi 3000gt VR4. It's fun to drive when it will... lol
231k 2004 mitsubishi endeavor still running strong its got alotta balls my guy!
So I have a 2004 started off with my trans stays in 3rd gear when I’m in drive won’t shift up or down just stuck in third I can manually shift down too 2nd and now when I put the car in drive or manual it jumps gears won’t stay in a gear just jumps rlly hard while car clunks and it’ll go from 3rd throw itself into first while I’m going like 30 so I stopped driving it idk what it could be or what too do any advice ?
I purchased my 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse with the 2.4 5 speed manual with 160k miles for $2750.
I know Mitsubishi vehicles aren't known to last as long as a Toyota or Honda, but if taken care of, you can still get 300k + miles out of them.
If I had more money to spend on a vehicle, I would have purchased a low mileage Toyota or Honda for sure, but I really like the Eclipse.
I love my Mirage, it's the second one I have owned
Sounds like you should’ve rated the Endeavor number 1. That’s what I drive and I love it!
One of my dads friends has an Montero with over 400k miles..
It may be an endeavor but, i think its a Montero.
I have a 2019 mitz. Mirage g.4. Its giving me great service so far. My car handles very good. Im really suprised. I wish the back seat would let down but it doesnt. Ive enjoyed the car. It has a 1.7 engine. Plenty peppie after reaching 25 mph
Thank you.
2010 outlander GT V6 owned it 11 years has 134,000 miles on it.
If you are going to keep it, yes go ahead. My 2004 Galant ES was an amazing car; I sold it with 175,000 miles and was running great.
Mitsubishi Pajero is the king of the Dakar rally, they hold the word record for the most wins. 12 times in 32 years.
My 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander has 200+K and still going strong great car.
My 2016 outlander sport just hit 306,000 miles
89 Conquest TSI, 88 2 door Galant turbo, both 5 speed and fun to drive. Both money pits.
I am very interested in the Mitsubishi Mirage. I think I will get one.
I got 235,000 miles from my 1997 Eclipse. Still had original clutch. Engine was developing a miss. Burned valve, so I sold it.
My mitsubishi mirage 2001 last 300, 000 miles and in PR tgat streets have a lot of bad roads and holes
Yes in Europe ans especially in France there's a lot of Mirage working without any issues
Owned a Mitsubishi Diamante. It was decent, but at 169,000 miles the transmission was done. That's about their life-span. I was pretty lucky with mine -- no major repairs except the heater core, which commonly fail in these cars. Unlikely that I'd buy another.
my 04 endeavor is driving through a lot of issues at 300k. my o2 sensors so old n crusted it's fused to my Cat converter, the egr? valve is stuck open, running rich, but it runs! and im basically just running into the issue of there's no parts for it out there! we bought it new in 04 for around 30k after everything, and it's taken a lot of maintenance, nothing crazy expensive, and it only took premium gas, but not having a car payment and super low insurance cost for 18 years is worth it to me lol getting ready to replace it this summer for something more fuel efficient. but i genuinely loved the car, i probably put bandaids on it and fixed it up longer than i should have but it was fun, zippy little V6, i've NEVER questioned if it'd turn on and get me where i needed to go, and honestly if the endeavor model was rereleased today i'd go get one.
I have 2006 outlander but it is not good in gas , any idea
Mitsubishi cars are good and will last with proper maintenance.
Ever since they remade the eclipse and became a suv I was done after that.
Has nothing to do with reliability
Any thought \ experience with Mitsubishi Delica (L400 4x4) ? Careful, it's a right-hand drive. I found some incredibly cheap ones, but not sure replacement parts would be readily available, and cheap. Really enjoyed this concise compilation of data. Will be checking out your Ebook.
My son has a 2017 mitsubishi outland sport 200000 miles on it runs great new 17000 dollars
I’m on my second outlander. First one did 415,000 miles. What do you suggest I buy? A ford exploder? Mine only did 131,000 miles before it’s engine fatally died, then the Chevy Tahoe I replaced it with did 150,000 miles before the transmission died in an expensive fashion? You have no idea what you’re talking about. Whenever I see someone driving a domestic suv I cringe! Hard!
I love Mitsubishi Motors ❤️
I have 2006 mitsu. But only available on south east asia market and africa. Never had any problems with it.
I love my 2011 eclipse, it has its issues. All are just due to lack of care and maintenance from the previous owner. My biggest issue is parts. They're difficult to find some times. Another issue is the interior quality is bad. Not completely horrible, but just over all cheap and plastic feeling. It seems like they throw useless features in it to make it seem better than it is as well. Fun car to drive, relatively reliable with 170,000 miles on the clock and counting! But when it breaks its difficult to fix due to lack of parts. Also expect oil leaks.
I still see those old galants pretty often, people be putting a lot of miles on them. They must be dependable cars.
Had 95 dodge avenger which basically was an stretched out eclipse and sold it with 187000 and did not burn a drop of oil.....I have an outlander sport now with 100k already and had zero issues with engine or transmission
I found a 2003 mitsubishi outlander with 87,000 miles for 1900 dollars is this a good deal ?
Wow, that does sound pretty good. Have it checked out by a mechanic first if you arent familiar with cars.
Buy it but change timing belt, water pump and engine gasket kit, I’d it to my 2003 stratus coupe with Mitsubishi 4g64 engine
I paid over 7,000 for a 2004 outlander with almost the same millage six years ago.They are great.
Not sure you're still collecting data (just stumbled across your site) but my 2006 Endeavor AWD has made it to 180K miles (with no major issues) but it may be the end... Engine, trans, etc still strong but the left rear wheel bearing has gone bad. Simple fix, right? Not with this one. The splines have fused to the bearing hub and it's prolly gonna' cost more to fix than it's worth. It's been such a good vehicle up to this point it's bumming me out...
Sorry to hear, thanks for the comment.
Bought my 2018 mitsubishi LE 2.4 brand new with 16 miles for $17k from la puente mitsubishi. I get the oil changes from them every 6k miles and is currently at 41,157 miles and was offered by the dealership $15k to buy it off me and i turned down the offer. Great car and perfect for my family of 3.
Okay so now it’s 12 years old we’ve had the hood and lower part of the rear hatch repainted and it looks like new again and there’s 134,000 miles on it.As with any vehicle maintenance is the key
I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage with 144,000 and it's not showing any signs of wear. The body and paint are far superior to Honda which are notorious for paint and rust issues
I've owned three Mitsubishi cars, and Eclipse, Stealth (both turbo AWD) and the Mirage. The Mirage being the most reliable, it's also the least complicated with a timing chain, not a belt. All three 5 speed transmissions.
Like any car, the secret is maintenance. Parts can be a problem if you aren't able to spin a wrench or rebuild sundry items.
I’d like to watch top 5 hatchbacks from cars that last!
Ok good idea, I will see what I can do. Thanks for watching. 😁
1) Toyota Matrix 2) Toyota Yaris/Echo 3) Honda Fit 4) Mazda3 5) Volkswagen Golf (non turbo version)
Scion XBs
Mitsubishi is a great car! The Montero is very reliable.
263,000 miles on my 2.0 lancer ❤
I owned a 2003 Outlander that I bought used. I traded it at 225K miles for a 2015 Outlander Sport. The reason for that trade was rust (which is very common for the upstate NY area -- for all cars). If it weren't for that, I would probably still be driving the 2003 as I had no major issues at all. Granted, it didn't have as many bells and whistles, but then for me, reliability is more important. Of course, experience is very subjective. For my experience, I have found Mitsubishi very reliable. Given the unfortunate resale value, they make awesome used car purchases--especially for a college student or someone who wants an economical commuter.
One question you could maybe answer in your videos (maybe you already have as I only found your channel today) is at what point do you take the mileage number? Is it when the car is junked? Or when it's traded?
Thank you for watching and your comments. I analyze data of cars that are for sale across the US, based in their mileage. In general, this allows me to see various trends and patterns, which can be helpful in determining longevity. Its difficult to know the final end date of a car though.
2000 mitsubishi galand owner here! 230k miles no problems!
I am purchasing a new 2024 Misubishi Outlander, how much miles should it have out of the dealership? Is it normal to have 358 miles?
@stanleyhenry3700 are they selling it new? They should discount it a bit from new. New shouldnt have more than a few miles in my opinion.
They are selling it new. Any further suggestion? Thanks
@stanleyhenry3700 well of course they control the price and charge what they want. Maybe ask them what one would cost with 0 miles? I guess if you really like it then it probably doesn't matter.
Would you recommend a 2004-2005 Mitsubishi lancer with about 149,000 kms? Would it be reliable overall?
Outlander sport four cylinders a very good vehicle 2016
I owned mitsubish for 15 years. My 2003 Mitsubishi Galant with 4G64 4-cylinder engine lasted 160k miles. It's very very reliable engine. But the auto transmission is shit. Manual eclipse is a great buy!. Timing belt broke on my Galant at 160k. I had the belt changed at 120k, but I guess the auto shop was using cheap parts.
Mitsubishi is easy to work on, very DIYer friendly. I did most repairs and maintenance myself. You can find free OEM shop repair and service manual!
Warning: only use OEM timing belt on Mitsubishi cars. I've paid my price.
well mitsu is not really making too many cars like others maybe because they are making ships and ship engines that are durable, so expect a good car but less dealer and parts and service center and maybe thats why its not popular in US but in asia they are highly praise.
This study should take into account the majority of car owners don't keep their cars past 150k miles to begin with, so you probably had a lot of Mitsus that still ran but were traded in and then never sold on the lot or at auction so they were simply parted out. Mitsubishi reliability is well established around the world. It's purely an American phenomenon thinking that they aren't reliable.
yes!!! and in japan there are still lots of them on the road. undeserved bad wrap in america for some reason....... fine by me,since resale value low, you can get good deals on used ones.
In our market Mitsubishi is the 2nd highest seller of vehicles just behind Toyota.
190,000 06 lancer, runs great I have to add its an interference engine requires a timing belt every 50,000.
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT 2.4 CVT variable 5
speed 4 cylinder. The transmission went out @ 120,000 miles. I found a transmission with 75,000 miles . Will see if it lasts.
Did you change trans oil? Are you a harsh driver?
This worries me. I just got a new Mirage Hatch. 😮 Mine was built in Thailand.