Mitsubishi Triton - Common Problems & What To Look For When Buying A Used Triton
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
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In this video I'll be showing you the common issues found with the MQ/MR Mitsubishi Tritons, note this video does not cover off on every single fault but if need be I'll be making a part 2, so subscribe and keep an eye out for that!
The Tritons are one of the cheapest 4WD Utes on the market but are a decent vehicle if well maintained and you keep an eye on them mechanically but this video is just to show you some of the common weak points in them if you are looking at buying one or even if you currently own one.
Leave me some comments below if you have had any of these issues or similar ones or even completely different ones and lets see if we can help some people out with identifying some issues and repairs for faults with these vehicles.
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Mitsubishi triton is one of the best value for money Ute's out there
Ive Always had Mitsubishi's All makes have there issues so buy what you want
Ive got a 2008 Triton ML- 600, 000 km on it only just recently replaced injectors! An awesome car I loved it.
Ive passed it onto my daughter ive bought a new one - see how we go with it! I wish they didn't put so many sensors on it!!
I certainly did enjoy your video about the Triton. I’m driving a 2016 Triton and so far and touch wood, the only issue so far is my staring wheel, like you did mentioned in your video, the top lay’s wearing, for the rest it’s seams ok. Only few weeks ago I did replace the leaf springs, they were getting to soft. It as now 97000kms and the engine’s running well. It is a cheap vehicle compared to all the others and yes it does show when it comes to the interior but I look after it and so far I am very happy with it.
I’ve had one for years and he’s chatting shit as if you look at the reviews for them they always come out on top
I've got a mn triton club cab ex nsw foresty commission have had since 115 k and now 374k service every 7k new oil gearbox every 30k new oil timing 100k and pump pulls a 3.5 tonnes of a wood chipper up drive ways .never ever let me down very unfortunately under rated and to go Cape York and back 3 times o wot a feeling Mitsubishi
This was a ripper video mate! Hopefully you can do more!
Yep had my full manual transmission replaced under warranty due to 3rd gear slipping. No questions asked so obviously is a common problem
Great video. I was thinking of buying a Triton, but now I am having 2nd thoughts. You got a new Subscriber!
had 8 manual gear boxes in the mq and I have to take them to court misubishi gave me a new MR after it all and cover all costs involved in the process. fight them and don't let down !!
Turn your headlights on after you turn truck off and you get 1min courtesy light to open your house and get inside before they auto off at night! Mine is an exceed model might be on others, found it randomly doesn't mention it anywhere...ps had since new 2016 no issues at all but good video.
Same been awesome car bought brand new got 140,000 on it now only had a blown intercooler hose and a flat battery.
Great video. Subscribed
love your vids please do all models of utes plz
Excellent job. Thank you
Thanks, very interesting, Regarding the first problem you mentioned, that of the exhaaust gasket, would you be able to provide photos of where it is and how to access it? Also, at the end of the video you mentioned that you're going to do a full review of a Triton MQ GLX+. Have you releasd that video yet? I can't find it.
I have the vxr model , hifi steering wheel volume buttons silver paint wore off at 10k , but dealer replaced no charge , great truck for the money
Took one for a test drive today about 36000ks on the clock. Popped out of second gear made a hell of a grinding sound. Glad to know it wasnt my driving though the car sales person looked at me like it was my fault
Brilliant stuff
had mine for about 1 year 5 months bought second hand at 35k miles, only issue i've had is in the winter months it gets really bad condensation inside the cab to the point its running down the dash. other then that its been solid!
Hey mate have you seen any issues with the 2019 MR duel cab having overly soft body mounts? The bull bar jiggles a lot even with scrub bars and steel steps, also the studs on the strut tops have touched the body.
Hi owned a triton sold it did have paid issues squeaky issues jumping out at third gear gasket in turbo manifold glad I sold it it was my first tribal and my last
Do all these apply to the 2018 onwards MR Triton too? Or did they fix some of these with the new model
My 2017 mq has been great no problems even wth 130ks I always get mitsubishi dealer servicing as they do the extras like valve clearence and check it right over for any of the problems in video, also highly recommend egr delete and ecu tune as they fix up the sluggishness a lot and a throttle controller as well.
Hay mate I'm looking at a 2017 hows it going since this comment
@@jsh4bt how did you go yourself? I am also looking at buying 2017 gls
I drive a 2011 MN and it really feels like nothing has changed. Squeaky rears, rattly interior, and I’ve had to get the manual trans overhauled because I couldn’t select 3rd. The interior is noisy as and it’s quite an agricultural experience. Other than that it’s been ok, would I buy another one? I’d definitely consider it… mind you the Tritons aren’t as heavily discounted against the other vehicles in class as they were when the MN was being sold. They were crazy cheap back then.
Do you know how to get rid of the agree on safety driving on the radio when turned on.
My handbrake light stays ON, where can I check for the sensor? I have the 2017 model, it has 152000 kilometers on it. I also did the software and its awesome!
Spot on here gasket gone in mine 2016 110,000 miles😡
Any videos on valve clearance on 2017 tritons
Hi I have 2016 Mq triton auto, when hasnt been driven for few days & i go to take it out the shed (reverse) i get out & it often stalls, then winds over for while before kicks, i have a fuel water separator & usual gear catchcan etc, wondering if could be separator (it is clean & checked regularly or i've heard there is a fuel sensor on motor there had a gremlin with any info appreciated..
I have had two l200 a 05 which was brilliant loved it best looking one then a 012 which was great but didn't have it for long had no problem with any off them just had a bit of work on my 05 one just because the last owner didn't look after it for the pass 2 years just because some people have bad experience with them its sometimes down to bad parts or not looking after it its same with any car really specially with more modern vehicles the quality isn't there down to cost and weight saving to make more fuel efficient.
You get bad ones and you get good ones people like to see the bad at the moment I have a range rover 2012 l322 which if you ask anyone they say I wouldn't buy one sell it quickly its a money pit but not all are so far I had it for a year and ahalf now just cost me under a £100 just a bush and a ride high season easy todo.
Buy what you want don't buy on navigation opinions do research but the l200 is a reliable truck for the money they don't cost a lot to fix look after it yes it will brake down but all vehicles do.
Look what life a vehicles has had you get more of a idea if it's a good or bad.
I have a 2016 mq triton that appears to have a cracked head near the injector port, have you heard of this b4.
Any info would be appreciated.
Cheers Eric.
Hi there my December 16 Triton has just clicked over 100,000 km and now starting to have issues filled up at half a tank of diesel went to start the vehicle it started four times and died instantly before it run properly now today driving down the road and I noticed the Speedo wasn’t working turn the car off at the lights restart the car and started working again any suggestions thank you.
I get a lot of loud clunking under my 2016 triton when turning corners(not always but about 60% of the time). Have taken it to a couple of mechanics but have both told me they didn’t hear any issues. It is very obvious when it happens..any idea what it could be?
Engine overheats when towing van especially up hills. Any clues
Fuel gauge drops quickly instead of a slow drop
Thanks Alex - your honest review has helped me decide on a Hilux - I’d been told by a family mechanic that he sees more Tritons in the workshop than anything else - John
I used to own a triton MQ squeaky manifold, jumping out of second gear, paint wearing on cell, I have sold it
Squeaky rear suspension 2021 GLRX. Under 2k km 3 months old and only been off road (beach). Is the due to my city having roundabouts everywhere.
So true
Sounds like your not a Triton man, I have an MQ 2016 Triton 13200k,s so far no problems. Bloody great ute.
I bought mine second hand at 75k kms, full service history. Minor services myself, major with mechabnic, now at 126k kms only had 2 issues, cooler intake hose split just last week and sometimes third gear pops out. I did install a catch can when I bought it, no issues, great ute.
Hello people has any one had 4wd select issues like my 2018 mq Sometime takes a minute or 2 to select especially low rang in and out of 4wd maybe im doing it wrong by using park or Nutural My other 012 mitsubishi outlander Selects 4wd instantly my MQ is still on warranty should I take back to the Dealer?
my 65 plate had recall to repace bolts on side steps . titian L200 .
MN triton 4D56 2.5T engine has a common over heat problem. Avoid any modem Mitsubishi car if you can. But their old 4G64 engine is very reliable.
Yes I had a 2015 & it ram the big end bearings for no reason @ 110k. always changed oil @ 7000km. The oil light did not even come on after the bearings had gone. I replaced the engine & the second engine started overheating after a few thousand km. What a piece of rubbish it was. spent $20k on it.
i have a mq triton 2015 90 000k no problems just paid 1200.00 for service major valve clearance etc next year 430 thats fine has to be done
My 2012 triton automatic,l select drive and sometimes it doesn't engage , l select reverse and same thing nothing , after sitting idling it engages after 1 or 2 mins
hallo Leute,in Thailand werden diese Autos billiger verkauft als ein Toyoty Hilux oder Isuzu Dmax.ICh habe jetzt gesehen das es Diesel gibt mit LPG Umbau.Kann mir das nicht so vorstellen.Suche etwas ab 2010-2015.Also was soll es bringen wenn zum Star Diesel benutzt wird und dann umschaltet auf LPG.Mich intressiert also entweder Benzin mit LPG oder Diesel allein.Wie ist der Motor?oder Kupplung und Getriebe.Please send the Text to a Translator and change from German to english.Please anwer in english.Thanks a lot.
Hay hi can I Start my Ute with out a key
Do these pickups still overheat?
Nope, the 4d56 engine which was known for overheating was only in the MN line which was produced from 2009 to 2015. The newer 2.4l engines in 2016 onwards models was a much better engine with no overheating issues
Modern vehicles are built way to delicate, 🤔 it's the disposable ideology all car companies have, hoping in the process you'll be buying the next gen soon.
I bought the runout previous model in 2015 has been brilliant and so cheap compared to many utes including this one massively increased price 80 grand for top level utes is ridiculous Ford, toyota and VW. . might keep mine and mod it and keep long time with better suspension exhaust, egr fix and tune,
MK Triton 2001 to 2006 are the best
2016 Third gear slipping out under hard load. 70 000 km
Thanks. It's very bad how Mitsubishi has weakened theire quality.
Got a 2016 MQ turbo diesel. It has done 85,000k’s and makes that squeak on cold starts.. I thought it was a belt.
mine squeeks from the belt on a cold moist night. fixed it with talcom powder on the belts . suspension is quiet.
my 2016 MQ also does this. Especially in the cold and wet
Mine has 180,000 km and doesn’t squeak
It's the serpentine belt pully squeaking, mine makes the same sound in the mornings when it is wet only for about 40 seconds, it has been doing this since new. The dealer wouldn't replace the bearings on the pull because they couldn't hear the squeaking. I have replaced the serpentine and the generator belt, still squeaking. I didn't replace the pullys at the time because no one had them in stock. That the next job.
As the 4N1 engine requires valve clearance checks and adjustment every 45,000km, the fuel lines need to come off a fair few times in its life.
I read a thread from a Master technician at a Mitsubishi dealer, example of a scenario and his advice is as follows:
Correct Procedures for Injector Tightening - MQ/MR
Customer temp gauge nearly reached top of reading so he pulled over. The overflow bottle was empty and there were green coolant stains around the join between the top of the head and the rocker cover. This is a known problem with this engine. The fault is not a manufacturing defect, it is caused by incorrect tightening after valve clearance adjustment.
Overtightening causes cracks, under tightening causes leaks and injectors to seize in head. The procedure is very precise, Its a very low torque figure, then bolts are tightened by angle:
Injector washers (copper) must be replaced every time they are removed, return pipe seals and the washers on the securing bolts must also always be replaced.
With all the lines in place the bolts are fitted so the injector carriers are all level. This is to be done with a long straight edge. The bolts are then tightened to 1nm, then the each of the front bolts on each injector are tightened by 90 degrees, and the rear bolt of each injector is tightened 180 degrees.
Hope this may save some people some $$$
The 4N15 motor has hydrolic valve lifters, no need for adjusting valve clearance.
I’ve had one for years and had no problems & if you look at most video reviews they always come out on top over other pick ups. Think he’s chatting a bit of shit if you ask me
Sounds a lot like a toyota add to me
No need for a Toyota ad , just drive a hilux and you’ll quickly see the Tritons is cheap for a reason
At least Triton engines don’t blow blue smoke at 70000 km , all brands of utes have their share of problems, Toyota is NO different
2019 hilux please
You get what you pay for people
Omg very poor quality build but as guy says they are a cheapo ride